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Premium Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract by AIHerba® – Traceable Raw Materials & Quality Assurance

Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract: Benefits, Applications, Specifications & Global Suppliers Guide

  1. English Name: Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract

  2. Specification: ≥ 10–50% total flavonoids (HPLC); available in water-soluble and oil-soluble cosmetic-grade forms

  3. Appearance: Light yellow to brown fine powder with a mild botanical aroma

  4. CAS No.: 90045-93-9

  5. Lead Time: 3–7 working days

  6. Package: 25 kg/drum, 27 drums/pallet; moisture-proof, export-grade packaging

  7. Main Market: Europe, North America, Asia; widely used by cosmetic manufacturers, personal care brands, and R&D formulators

  8. Application: Known for its firming, skin-conditioning, and soothing benefits; ideal for clean beauty, anti-aging, and skin-tone improving formulas

  9. Industry Applications:
    Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serums, face creams, body lotions, firming products
    Natural Skin Care: Botanical blends, premium clean beauty lines
    R&D & Innovation: Functional actives for new product development, stability-tested formulations
    Spa & Wellness Products: Oils, gels, treatment creams

🛡️ GMP Certified 🔬 HPLC Lab Tested 🌍 Global Shipping 📦 MOQ: 1kg / 25kg

(1)Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract – High-Purity Botanical Ingredient for Cosmetics, Nutra & Functional Foods

If you’re sourcing high-purity Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract for cosmetics, dietary supplements, or functional food formulations, this page gives you everything you need—specifications, testing standards, production flow, safety data, and professional application guidance. As a long-established botanical extract manufacturer and herbal extract supplier, AIHerba® delivers stable quality, reliable lead times, and fully traceable raw materials directly from our plant extract factory in China.

Our Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract is produced under GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards, supported by third-party HPLC and microbial testing. Whether you need bulk herbal extracts, customized herbal extract solutions, or simply want to buy wholesale with verified documentation, our team provides fast technical support and consistent quality at a competitive factory price. Free samples are available upon request.


(2) Product Overview

English Name: Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Botanical Source: Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth
Active Compounds: Naphthoquinones, iridoids, flavonoids, sterols
Appearance: Brown to yellowish-brown fine powder
Solubility: Water-soluble / Oil-dispersible grades available
Grade: Cosmetic grade & food-grade options
COA / MSDS: Available upon request


(3) Scientific Source & Quality Assurance

Our extract is produced from sustainably sourced Kigelia fruits harvested in certified plantations with full raw material traceability documentation. Every batch undergoes:

  • HPLC analysis for marker compounds

  • UV and gravimetric assays for active content

  • Microbial testing following CP/EP/USP standards

  • Heavy metal screening (ICP-MS/ICP-OES)

  • Pesticide residue testing (GC-MS/MS)

All production is completed under:

  • ISO 9001 quality system

  • GMP-certified workshop

  • HACCP food safety management

  • Standardized SOPs for botanical extraction


(4) Product Benefits & Functional Properties

4.1 Key Functional Benefits (Non-Medical, Non-Treatment Claims)

Information focuses on cosmetic & functional ingredient characteristics without therapeutic promises.

  1. Skin-Firming Support
    Kigelia contains naturally occurring iridoids and flavonoids widely used in cosmetics for improving skin texture and firmness.

  2. Antioxidant Properties
    Rich in polyphenols that help protect formulations from oxidative stress.

  3. Soothing & Conditioning
    Traditionally used in African herbal preparations for skin comfort and balance.

  4. Uniform Skin Appearance Support
    Frequently used in cosmetic serums and creams targeting skin tone uniformity.


(5) Traditional Use (Ethnobotanical Background)

Kigelia Africana—often called the “sausage tree”—has a long history of use across African regions. Local communities traditionally used the fruit in topical preparations for beauty, skin conditioning, and general wellness formulations. These cultural applications inspire its modern cosmetic relevance.


(6) Usage Guide

Recommended Use Levels

  • Cosmetics: 1%–5% in serums, emulsions, tightening creams

  • Functional Beverages: 0.1%–0.5% (food-grade version)

  • Dietary Supplements: As per formulation standards (consult your regulatory adviser)

How to Use

  • Suitable for water-phase incorporation

  • Oil-compatible grade available for premium emulsions

  • Stable in pH 4.5–7.0 systems

  • Recommended temperature < 60°C during formulation


(7) Technical Specifications & COA (Example Format)

7.1 Active Content

Item Specification Test Method
Naphthoquinones ≥ 2% HPLC
Flavonoids Report UV
Loss on Drying ≤ 5% USP <731>
Ash ≤ 5% USP <281>

7.2 Pesticide Residues

Item Limit Method
Organophosphates < 0.1 ppm GC-MS/MS
Organochlorines < 0.1 ppm GC-MS/MS
Pyrethroids < 0.1 ppm GC-MS/MS

7.3 Heavy Metals

Item Limit Method
Lead (Pb) < 3 ppm ICP-MS
Arsenic (As) < 2 ppm ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ppm ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg) < 0.1 ppm ICP-MS

7.4 Microbiology

Item Limit Method
Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g CP/USP
Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g CP/USP
E. coli Negative CP/USP
Salmonella Negative CP/USP
Staphylococcus aureus Negative CP/USP

(8) Production Process (Simplified Technical Description)

  1. Raw Material Selection
    Verified fruit identity, moisture level, and traceability.

  2. Cleaning & Drying
    Low-temperature drying to preserve actives.

  3. Grinding & Pre-Processing
    Particle size optimized for extraction efficiency.

  4. Water/Ethanol Extraction
    Controlled extraction parameters ensure consistent active ratio.

  5. Filtration & Concentration
    Vacuum concentration to protect heat-sensitive compounds.

  6. Purification & Standardization
    Removal of impurities; HPLC standardization.

  7. Spray Drying
    Converts extract into stable, free-flowing powder.

  8. Final QC Testing
    Full COA, microbial screening, heavy metal analysis.


(9) Packaging, Storage & Shelf Life

  • Packaging: 25 kg/drum (food-grade fiber drum, double PE liner)

  • Shelf Life: 24 months unopened

  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight

  • MOQ: 1 kg for R&D; bulk orders for manufacturing supply

  • Sample: Free sample (10–20 g) available for testing


(10) Applicable Industries & Application Scenarios

Cosmetics

  • Firming serums

  • Anti-aging emulsions

  • Skin-tightening creams

  • Toners and gel masks

Nutraceutical & Functional Beverages

  • Herbal tonics

  • Botanical beverages

  • Capsules & tablets

Food & Beverage

  • Herbal flavor components

  • Functional powders

Pharmaceutical & API Intermediates

Used in research formulations and topical products (non-medical positioning).


(11) Why Work With AIHerba® (Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.)

With nearly 28 years of extraction and formulation experience, AIHerba® operates as a professional herbal extract supplier and botanical extract manufacturer serving over 60+ global markets.

You gain:

  • GMP, HACCP, ISO-certified production

  • Fully traceable supply chain

  • Third-party testing (HPLC/GC/MS)

  • Stable bulk production capacity

  • R&D team with real formulation expertise

  • Fast delivery and reply

  • OEM/ODM service for customized herbal extract projects

We support global partners with consistent quality, transparent documentation, and responsible manufacturing—everything you would expect from a serious plant extract factory in China.


(12) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I get a free sample?

Yes—free R&D samples are available for formulators evaluating the extract in cosmetic or food applications.

2. Do you provide customized specifications?

Yes, we offer customized herbal extract solutions including adjusted solvent ratios, carrier-free powders, and oil-soluble versions.

3. Is the extract suitable for cosmetics?

Absolutely. We provide GMP-certified plant extract for cosmetics with full stability and compatibility data.

4. How do you guarantee quality?

Every batch is tested for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial counts using HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and USP/EP standards.

5. What documents can you provide?

COA, MSDS, TDS, process flow chart, ingredient statement, allergen statement, and certification copies.

6. What is your lead time?

Most items ship within 3–7 working days. Bulk orders follow production scheduling.


(13) References (PubMed, NIH, Academic Sources)

(Not making medical claims—only listing scientific context.)

  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/

  3. https://www.fda.gov/food/

  4. Journal of Ethnopharmacology – studies on Kigelia africana phytochemicals

  5. International Journal of Cosmetic Science – plant-derived firming actives

  6. EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009


(14) Company Information

AIHerba® | China Natural Plant Extracts Supplier & OEM Factory
Operated by Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.

  • 28+ years of extraction expertise

  • GMP-certified manufacturer

  • Bulk supply for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage

  • OEM / ODM formulation services

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