Cranberry extract, is a natural substance obtained from the berries of cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon L.), a plant of the genus Vaccinium in the family Rhododendron. The following is a detailed description of cranberry extract:
1. Basic Information
Chinese name: Cranberry Extract
English Name: Cranberry Extract
CAS No.: According to different sources, there may be more than one CAS No., such as 84082-34-8 or 4852-22-6
Plant Latin Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon L.
Appearance: Purple-red fine powder
2.Plant Origin and Distribution
Vaccinium macrocarpon mainly grows in the cool zone of the northern hemisphere in acidic peat soil, and is widely planted in North America.
It is also found in Changbai Mountain and Xing’anling area in Northeast China.
3.Main components
Cranberry extract is rich in nutrients and active substances, mainly including:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E: These vitamins play an important role in human health, such as antioxidant, promote immunity.
Flower pigment (anthocyanin): anthocyanin is a strong antioxidant and free radical scavenger, with biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, regulating blood lipids and improving insulin resistance.
Proanthocyanidin: Proanthocyanidin is one of the most well-known antioxidant components in cranberries, preventing cell damage and maintaining cell health and vitality.
Other ingredients: such as Hippuric Acid, Catechin, Vaccinium, Polysaccharides, Pectin, Tannins, Arbutin, etc.
4. Product efficacy
Antioxidant: Antioxidant components such as anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins in cranberry extract can remove free radicals from the body, slowing down cellular aging and lesions.
Antibacterial: Cranberry extract has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria, helping to reduce the probability of human-acquired infections.
Improves vision: anthocyanins help improve night vision (dark vision).
Cardiovascular protection: Components such as proanthocyanidins improve arterial blood flow, which is beneficial to cardiovascular health.
Other effects: such as preventing and treating urinary tract infections, reducing the incidence of skin cancer, and promoting digestive health.
5. Application Areas
Functional food: cranberry extract can be used as a functional ingredient of functional food or directly made into dietary supplements.
Pharmaceutical industry: due to its antioxidant, antibacterial and other biological activities, cranberry extract is also widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Food additives: anthocyanin can show rich and brilliant colours under specific conditions, so it can be used as food additives.
6.Extraction Method
The extraction methods of cranberry extract mainly include solvent extraction, ultrasonic extraction and enzymatic extraction. In the extraction process, the raw materials need to be broken first to improve the extraction rate.
7.Precautions
When using cranberry extract, the recommended dosage and usage should be followed.
For pregnant women, lactating women and patients with special diseases, they should consult doctors or professionals before use.
To sum up, cranberry extract is a natural extract rich in various nutrients and active substances, with significant effects in antioxidant, antibacterial, improving eyesight, etc. It is widely used in functional food, pharmaceutical industry and food additives.