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Cranberry Extract Powder (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton extract) is a premium botanical ingredient derived from the ripe fruits of the American cranberry, a evergreen dwarf shrub native to North America.

HSF's bulk cranberry powder is produced using a proprietary water-ethanol extraction technology followed by advanced spray drying. Our Cranberry Plant Extract Powder is a characteristic pinkish-red to reddish-brown fine powder, standardized to PACs content and/or concentration ratio. It is widely used in urinary tract health supplements, digestive health formulas, cardiovascular support products, and functional foods/beverages. As consumer awareness of antibiotic resistance and natural preventive healthcare grows, cranberry extract remains the gold standard botanical for urinary tract health worldwide.

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Specification

Item	Specification	Results
Marker Compound	PAC 25%	25.42%
Appearance & Color	Deep Purple Fine Powder	Conform
Odor & Taste	Characteristic	Conform
Plant Part Used	Fruit	Conform
Extract Solvent	Ethanol&Water	Conform
Bulk Density	0.4-0.6g/ml	0.45-0.55g/ml
Mesh Size	80	100%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%	3.14%
Ash Content	≤5.0%	1.82%
Solvent Residue	EU Directive 2009/32/EC	Conform
Pesticides	EP 7.0	Conform
Heavy Metals
Total Heavy Metals	≤10ppm	<3.0ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤1.0ppm	<0.1ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤1.0ppm	<0.5ppm
Cadmium	<1.0ppm	Not Detected
Mercury	≤0.1ppm	Not Detected
Microbiology
Total Plate Count	≤1000cfu/g	Conform
Total Yeast & Mold	≤25cfu/g	Conform
Total Coliform	Negative in 10g	Not Detected
Salmonella	Negative in 10g	Not Detected
Staphylococcus	Negative in 10g	Not Detected
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Negative in 10g	Not Detected
Packing and Storage	25kg/drum Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, outside: Neutral cardboard barrel & Leave in the shady and cool dry place
Shelf Life	3 Year When Stored properly

Advantages of extraction technology

Cranberry PACs present unique extraction challenges-they are large, complex polymers that require careful handling to preserve their high molecular weight structure and bioactivity.

HSF's proprietary multi-stage extraction technology is specifically optimized for cranberry:

Stage 1 - Acidified Water Extraction: Initial extraction of anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and flavonols. Mild acidity preserves the native glycoside forms.

Stage 2 - Ethanol-Water Extraction: Secondary extraction of proanthocyanidins. The ethanol content is critical for solubilizing the larger PAC polymers while protecting their labile interflavan bonds.

Stage 3 - Macroporous Resin Purification: Adsorption chromatography selectively enriches cranberry PACs from 1-2% (in raw fruit) to 5-20% (in extract), while removing sugars, organic acids, and low-molecular-weight phenolics that contribute to tartness but not anti-adhesion activity.

Stage 4 - Low-Temperature Concentration: Vacuum evaporation removes solvents at reduced temperatures, preventing thermal degradation of PACs.

Stage 5 - Spray Drying: Rapid drying minimizes heat exposure.

We use only food-grade ethanol (fully removed to <5000 ppm residual) and purified water. No harsh organic solvents are used in any stage.

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Product Functions

1. Urinary Tract Health & UTI Prevention
This is the main and most proven benefit of cranberry extract. Over 100 studies show it helps prevent UTIs. How it works: cranberry stops bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. The bacteria then get flushed out when you pee. This is prevention, not a treatment for an existing infection.

2. Cardiovascular Health
Cranberry is good for your heart and blood vessels. It helps blood vessels relax and work better by increasing nitric oxide. It also slows down the process that turns bad cholesterol into a more dangerous form. Drinking cranberry juice daily can slightly lower blood pressure. Cranberry also makes platelets less sticky, which may lower the risk of blood clots.

3. Oral Health
Cranberry helps keep your mouth healthy. It stops cavity-causing bacteria and gum disease bacteria from sticking to your teeth. This reduces plaque, bleeding gums, and pocket depth. Sugar-free cranberry extracts can be a good extra step along with brushing and flossing.

4. Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory
Cranberry Extract Powder is a strong antioxidant. It fights harmful free radicals, binds to metals that cause damage, and helps your body produce its own antioxidant enzymes. Studies show these anti-inflammatory effects kick in after about 6–8 weeks of taking cranberry supplements.

Applications

Dietary supplements: Capsules are the standard. Often combined with vitamin C, D-mannose, probiotics, or herbs. Also available as tablets, chewables, gummies, softgels, and liquid drops.

Functional foods: Added to bars, yogurt, cereal, and low-sugar jams.

Beverages: Ready-to-drink wellness drinks, powdered mixes you add to water, and sports drinks.

Cosmetics & personal care: Mouthwashes, toothpastes, anti-aging serums, and cleansers (small but growing use).

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Why Choose HSF?

As a biotechnology company driven by R&D innovation, HSF delivers premium Cranberry Plant Extract Powder through proprietary multi-stage extraction technologies specifically optimized for the preservation of bioactive A-type proanthocyanidins. Our commitment to North American sourcing, validated analytical methods, solvent-free processing, and rigorous quality control (ISO, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO) makes us a trusted partner for global nutraceutical, food, and beverage brands seeking evidence-based urinary tract health solutions.

Our core product portfolio includes fruit & berry extracts (cranberry, blueberry, black elderberry, black goji, bilberry), natural pigments (beta-carotene, lutein, anthocyanins), functional lipids (DHA, CoQ10), and microencapsulated ingredients.