Bladderwrack Extract – Overview
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Description: Bladderwrack (*Fucus vesiculosus*) is a brown seaweed found along the coasts of the North Sea, the western Baltic Sea, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Also Known As: Black Tang, Rockweed, Bladder Fucus, Seawrack, Sea Oak, Black Tany, Cut Weed, and Rockwrack. It is often confused with Kelp, though they are distinct.
Bladderwrack Extract – Specifications
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Product Name: Best Selling Low Price Fucus Vesiculosus Fucoxanthin Bladderwrack Powder Fucoidan 85% Extract
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Description: Fucus Vesiculosus L.
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Appearance: Brownish Yellow Fine Powder
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Ingredients: Iodine / Fucoxanthin / Fucoidan
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Specification:
- 0.1%~2% Iodine
- 80% 85% 90% 95% Fucoidan
- 10% Fucoxanthin
- 4:1 to 20:1 Extract Ratio
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Detection Method: HPLC / UV / TLC
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Features:
- With similar polysaccharide structure to heparin, fucoidan has good anticoagulant activity.
- It has the inhibiting effect on the replication of several coated viruses, such as human immunodeficiency and human cytomegalo-vims.
- In addition to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it can also restrain the diffuse of tumor cells by enhancing immunity.
- It can obviously reduce the content of serum cholesterol and triglyceride. Besides, it has no such liver and kidney damage, or other side effects.
- It has the function of antidiabetics, radiation protection, antioxidant, the inhibition of heavy metal absorption fluctuate, and the restraint of mammals zona-binding combined.
Bladderwrack Extract – Applications
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Health Food Field: Widely used in the food additives industry. Can be added to dairy products, beverages, health care products, pastries, cold drinks, jellies, bread, milk, and more.
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Cosmetic Field: A water-soluble polymer natural extract with anti-phlogistic sterilization effects. Functions as a new type of high-moisturizing agent as a substitute for glycerin.
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Pharmaceutical Field: A raw material for new traditional medicine that is often added in kidney products.
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Bladderwrack Extract FAQs
What is the standard specification for your bladderwrack extract?
Our Fucus vesiculosus extract meets the following specifications:
– Fucoidan Content: ≥15% (HPLC analysis)
– Iodine Content: 0.05% ±0.01%
– Particle Size: 80-120 mesh
– Loss on Drying: ≤5%
– Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm (ICP-MS tested)
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What extraction method do you use for bladderwrack powder?
We employ a dual-phase extraction process:
1. Cold-water extraction for polar compounds preservation
2. Ethanol precipitation (food-grade, residues ≤50ppm)
3. Low-temperature spray drying (inlet temp ≤60°C)
This method ensures maximum retention of bioactive compounds including fucoxanthin and alginic acid.
Can bladderwrack extract blend with ascorbic acid in formulations?
Yes, our extract shows excellent compatibility with common formulation ingredients:
– Stable in pH range 3.5-8.2
– Synergistic effect with vitamin C (tested up to 20% concentration)
– Recommended use level: 2-5% in cosmetic creams
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Is your bladderwrack extract approved for EU organic certification?
Our production holds multiple certifications:
– EU Organic (EC 834/2007 compliant)
– USDA NOP Organic
– ISO 22000:2018 FSMS
– Kosher & Halal certified
All cert. documents available in certificates section.
What’s the shelf life and storage recommendations?
Standard storage conditions:
– Shelf life: 24 months from production date
– Storage: ≤25°C in original sealed packaging
– Humidity control: ≤65% RH
Extended stability data available upon request.
