Instant Solubility
Water Soluble Instant Black Tea Powder for Drinks
100% Water Soluble
Beverage Grade
MOQ: 1 kg
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US$29.5M
Annual Export Volume
Assessed by SGS Independent Audit
30+
Export Destinations
EU, Benelux, North America & APAC
25
Partner Manufacturing Sites
Rigorous Origin-Direct Sourcing
1,250 m²
Dedicated R&D Testing Lab
HPLC, GC, UV & Microbiological Suites
Verified Raw Materials & Extracts
Featured Botanical Powders & Actives for Industrial Formulations
Sourced and standardized to satisfy strict European Union specifications, our plant-derived colorants, polyphenols, and bioactive extracts empower food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturers across Brussels and Western Europe.
Instant Solubility
USDA & EU Organic
Color Value E25
Blue Pigment E25 Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Powder
UV Assay E25 (±5%)
Non-GMO
MOQ: 1 kg
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Clean-Label Color
Natural Pigment Blue Spirulina Extract E25 Powder
Halal / Kosher
Clean-Label
MOQ: 1 kg
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Rich Anthocyanins
Food Grade Dioscorea Alata Purple Yam Ube Powder
Fine 100 Mesh
No Artificial Color
MOQ: 1 kg
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CAS 89030-95-5
Cosmetic Grade 99% Blue Copper Peptide GHK-Cu
HPLC Assay ≥ 99.0%
Cosmetic Grade
MOQ: 100 g
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Direct Origin
Aromatic Roast
Industrial Whitepaper Briefing
Strategic Sourcing Architecture: Supplying Premium Carotenoid Extracts to Brussels & the European Single Market
As the institutional heart of the European Union, Brussels represents both a regulatory epicenter and a strategic commercial gateway for high-value botanical ingredients. With the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment enforcing some of the world's most rigorous compliance criteria, procurement officers in the Brussels Capital Region, Flanders, and Wallonia cannot afford supply chain ambiguity.
Xi'an Vexli Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. (operating through specialized export divisions including Pincredit) stands as an audited, high-precision botanical extraction manufacturer headquartered in the Qinling botanical corridor of Shaanxi, China. By bridging native botanical cultivation, cutting-edge supercritical CO2 fluid extraction, microencapsulation technologies, and full analytical batch verification, we provide Brussels-based brand owners with direct manufacturing continuity, guaranteed regulatory conformance, and significant cost-in-use advantages over traditional European ingredient distributors.
The Paradigm Shift: Synthetic Azo Colorants to Functional Plant Bioactives
Across the Benelux zone, consumer demand for "Clean Label" products has moved from a marketing preference to an industrial imperative. The widespread phase-out of synthetic azo dyes (such as Tartrazine E102, Sunset Yellow E110, and Allura Red E129) mandated by European Parliament labeling directives has triggered massive formulation redesigns. Carotenoids—specifically Astaxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Beta-Carotene, and Lycopene—serve dual roles in modern European formulations: providing radiant, light-stable warm pigments (yellow, amber, orange, red) while functioning as potent biological antioxidants capable of supporting visual acuity, cellular defense, and skin photoprotection.
Analytical Benchmark & Extraction Chemistry
High-Purity Carotenoids Portfolio: Extraction Engineering & Specifications
Unlike standard trading intermediaries that repackage commodity powders, our manufacturing architecture isolates carotenoids through solvent-free supercritical CO2 extraction, enzyme-assisted maceration, and advanced chromatographic resin purification. This methodology preserves the native geometrical isomer ratios (all-trans vs. cis conformations), ensuring maximized biological efficacy and chromatic stability across complex processing conditions.
| Active Ingredient | Botanical / Bio Origin | Standard Assay Formats | Primary Industrial Utility | European Regulatory Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Astaxanthin | Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae | 1.5% - 5.0% Powder (CWD Beadlets), 5% - 10% Oleoresin | Cellular antioxidant, visual performance, sports nutrition capsules | Novel Food (Regulation EU 2015/2283), Belgian NUT/PL notification compliant |
| Purified Lutein & Zeaxanthin | Tagetes erecta (Marigold Flower) | 5% - 80% HPLC (Free Lutein / Lutein Esters / Meso-Zeaxanthin) | Macular optical pigment density (MPOD) supplements, ocular gummies | Directive 2002/46/EC Food Supplement Actives, EFSA Opinion Evaluated |
| Natural Beta-Carotene | Blakeslea trispora / Fermented Biomass | 1% - 20% CWD Powder, 30% Oil Suspension | Pro-vitamin A nutrition, natural yellow/orange beverage coloring | Food Additive E160a(i) / E160a(ii), Novel Food Authorized |
| Natural Lycopene | Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) | 5% - 20% Powder (Microencapsulated), 6% - 10% Oleoresin | Prostate wellness, cardiovascular supplements, functional tomato sauces | Food Additive E160d, EFSA approved health safety profiles |
| Phycocyanin (Spirulina Blue) | Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) | Color Value E18, E25, Liquid Concentrates | Clean-label blue/green coloring for confectionery, icings, dairy beverages | Coloring Food (EU Guidance on Coloring Foods), Free from E-number |
For European procurement teams, ensuring Cold Water Dispersibility (CWD) without syneresis or precipitation is essential. Our microencapsulated carotenoid beadlets are formulated with food-grade modified food starches, maltodextrins, and natural tocopherols, creating stable spherical micro-particles (average particle size 100 to 250 microns) that distribute uniformly in cold aqueous beverages within seconds without clouding or surface oil ring formation.
Localized Industrial Applications
Targeted Formulation Ecosystems in Brussels, Flanders & Wallonia
Brussels is not only an administrative hub; it sits directly between Europe's elite artisan confectionery corridor, high-tech nutraceutical contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), and innovative functional food innovators. Our carotenoids and botanical extracts are tailored directly to the specific technical demands of these Belgian industries:
Belgian Premium Chocolate & Artisan Confectionery
Belgium is synonymous with world-class praline and chocolate production. Our fat-soluble carotenoid oleoresins (astaxanthin, paprika capsanthin, beta-carotene) blend into cocoa butter matrices without crystal disrupting polymorphism. When blended with fine Hojicha, Ube, or Matcha tea powders, artisan chocolatiers in Brussels achieve striking, stable polychromatic hues without violating the Belgian Chocolate Code.
Ocular & Cognitive Nutraceutical Formulations
Belgian biopharma and nutraceutical laboratories clustered around Brussels, Leuven, and Louvain-la-Neuve develop high-potency softgel capsules. Our marigold-derived crystalline lutein and meso-zeaxanthin combinations provide stable 5:1 macular ratios verified by HPLC. Exceptional low residual solvent signatures (< 50 ppm ethanol, zero chlorinated solvents) guarantee seamless approval in European GMP supplement dossiers.
Functional RTD Beverages & Craft Brewing
With Belgium's storied brewing tradition extending into no-alcohol craft brews and botanical RTDs, clarity and thermal pasteurization resilience are critical. Our water-dispersible carotenoids (CWD) and water-soluble instant black tea powders withstand HTST (High Temperature Short Time) pasteurization up to 95°C without oxidative color fading or browning.
Regulatory Due Diligence
EU Regulatory Framework: EFSA, Contaminants, and Belgian Decrees
Importing botanical extracts into Brussels requires rigorous technical documentation to bypass customs holds at the Port of Antwerp or Brussels Airport (Zaventem). Xi'an Vexli Bio-Tech operates under transparent documentation protocols that satisfy both European supranational regulations and Belgian national decrees:
Belgian Royal Decree on Botanicals
Full compliance with the Royal Decree of 31 August 2021 regarding plant preparations in food supplements, facilitating rapid NUT/PL notification filings with the Belgian FPS Public Health.
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (MRLs)
Pesticide multi-residue screening validated via GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS under standard BS EN 15662, guaranteeing zero non-compliant residues across hundreds of active screening libraries.
Zero Tolerance for Ethylene Oxide
Strict non-fumigation protocol. We do not use Ethylene Oxide (EtO) or 2-Chloroethanol for sterilization, ensuring non-detectable levels at < 0.01 mg/kg in compliance with EU RASFF guidelines.
PAH4, MOSH/MOAH & Heavy Metals
Monitored limits under Regulation (EU) 2023/915 for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Benzo[a]pyrene ≤ 10 μg/kg, sum of 4 PAHs ≤ 50 μg/kg) and mineral oil hydrocarbon fractions.
Every commercial batch destined for Brussels is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), safety data sheet (MSDS) formatted to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), non-GMO declaration, allergen matrix, and complete manufacturing flow chart illustrating critical control points (HACCP).
Audited Manufacturing Core
Why European Brands Partner with Xi'an Vexli Bio-Tech Co., Ltd.
Headquartered in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Vexli Bio-Tech integrates over 12 years of botanical extraction heritage with an audited network of 25 dedicated production facilities. Rather than relying on volatile third-party commodity spot markets, our origin-direct sourcing model guarantees direct raw material traceability from harvest to container loading.
Verified Facility
SGS On-Site Assessment
Our manufacturing workshops, QA quarantine zones, cleanroom blending suites, and logistics operations have undergone comprehensive on-site inspections conducted independently by SGS engineers, verifying our technical capacity and labor governance.
IP & Innovation
Patented Extraction Technologies
Holder of invention patent ZL 2014 1 0464649.9 (advanced purification of botanical phenolics) and utility model patent No. 14520048 (high-efficiency plant extraction apparatus), enabling higher yields and preserved active purity.
Certification Suite
Globally Certified Operations
Equipped with ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, HACCP, Halal, and Kosher certifications. We offer dual USDA Organic and EU Organic certified items (e.g., matcha, spirulina, and medicinal mushroom extracts).
Fortune 500 Proven
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Recognized high-tech enterprise supplier delivering stable, multi-ton annual active commitments to Fortune 500 multinationals and boutique European formulation brands alike, maintaining an audited US$29.5M export baseline.
Flexibility
Agile MOQ from 1 Kilogram
Eliminate costly warehousing dead-stock. We support European R&D pilots with starter quantities from 1 kg for most extracts, scaling smoothly to FCL (Full Container Load) sea shipments to the Port of Antwerp.
Turnkey Solutions
OEM & Custom Sieve Processing
From custom mesh sizing (80 mesh to ultra-fine 500 mesh) to custom dry blending, micro-pelletizing, private label retail packaging, and DDP air cargo directly cleared to your warehouse in Brussels.
Procurement Intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions: Sourcing Carotenoids & Plant Extracts for Brussels
Q1 How do your carotenoid extracts comply with the Belgian FPS Public Health supplement notification system?
In Belgium, finished food supplements must carry a NUT/PL notification number issued by the Federal Public Service Health. We provide complete raw material documentation—including botanical genus and species identification, active assay confirmation by HPLC, heavy metal tests by ICP-MS, and safety declarations—allowing your regulatory affairs team to submit accurate and immediate registration dossiers without technical deficiencies.
Q2 What is the difference between your CWD carotenoid powders and standard oil suspensions?
Standard carotenoid extracts (oleoresins) are lipophilic and immiscible with water, requiring extensive emulsification processing by the customer. Our Cold Water Dispersible (CWD) powders use microencapsulation technologies (spray-dried with modified food starches and natural antioxidant protectors) that spontaneously disperse into cold water, juices, and yogurts within seconds without creating surface residue, separation, or oily ringing.
Q3 How do you control for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) contamination, given strict EU enforcement?
We enforce a strict non-fumigation protocol across all raw material sourcing and finished processing centers. Sterilization is achieved solely via controlled steam, heat treatment, or irradiation where permitted, with zero use of Ethylene Oxide or 2-Chloroethanol. Every batch destined for the European market can be tested by accredited third-party laboratories (such as SGS or Eurofins) to confirm non-detectable levels (< 0.01 mg/kg).
Q4 Can you ship directly to Brussels under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms?
Yes. We offer comprehensive Incoterms including FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, FCA, and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). For expedited R&D trials or production emergencies in Belgium, our air courier DDP service handles customs declaration, import duties, and VAT processing directly through Brussels Airport (BRU) or Liege Airport (LGG), delivering straight to your receiving dock within 5 to 8 working days.
Q5 What testing methodology is used to quantify active carotenoids on your batch COA?
We prioritize High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) using validated chiral and reverse-phase C30 columns for specific molecule identification (such as separating all-trans-astaxanthin from cis-isomers, or quantifying lutein vs. zeaxanthin). For generalized color pigments like phycocyanin, we utilize calibrated UV-Vis Spectrophotometry to measure exact extinction coefficients and E-values.
Q6 Are your production batches non-GMO and free from major European allergens?
Yes. All of our carotenoid extracts and plant powders are manufactured from non-genetically modified botanical inputs. Furthermore, our production suites are free from cross-contamination with the 14 major allergens identified under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (including gluten, soy, dairy, nuts, and celery), confirmed by formal allergen declaration sheets provided with each shipment.
Q7 What is your typical production lead time and minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Standard catalog botanical powders and carotenoid extracts maintain a minimum order quantity starting from just 1 kg, with immediate stock dispatch within 3 business days. Custom particle size milling (e.g., 300 to 500 mesh), custom microencapsulated formulations, or private label retail packaging projects typically require 10 to 15 production days depending on volume specifications.
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Connect directly with our botanical chemical engineering team. Specify your target application, required assay purity, and projected Brussels delivery schedule to receive comprehensive documentation, regulatory guidance, and matched formulation samples within 24 hours.