The arrival of autumn and winter increases market interest in formulations associated with immune and respiratory wellness. In this context, certain botanical and bee-derived ingredients have an established presence in the food supplement and nutraceutical sectors.
Among them are royal jelly, propolis, Echinacea purpurea, Thymus vulgaris and Sambucus nigra.
At Corexnat, we offer different presentations and concentrations of these ingredients for the development of products for the nutraceutical industry.
Echinacea purpurea and/or angustifolia: one of the best-known seasonal botanicals
Echinacea purpurea is probably one of the most widely recognised botanical species used in formulations marketed during the colder months.
Thymus vulgaris: botanical tradition and respiratory applications
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has a long history of use in herbal preparations.
Sambucus nigra: flower and/or fruit
Elder (Sambucus nigra) is another ingredient commonly used in seasonal formulations.
This diversity is particularly relevant for manufacturers looking to develop formulations with specific analytical specifications.
Propolis: a bee-derived ingredient with different degrees of standardisation
Alongside botanical extracts, bee-derived ingredients have a long-established presence in many food supplements marketed during autumn and winter.
Propolis is a complex matrix produced by bees from resinous substances obtained from different plant sources. Its composition may vary depending on its botanical and geographical origin.
For this reason, in industrial applications it is particularly important to work with characterised raw materials and clearly defined specifications.
Propolis available in different concentrations
- Propolis powder 18% flavonoids/galangin
- Propolis powder 10% flavonoids/galangin
- Water-soluble propolis >10% flavonoids/galangin
The availability of both powdered and water-soluble propolis offers different possibilities depending on the final product format.
Freeze-dried royal jelly: concentration and technological versatility
Royal jelly is another bee-derived raw material widely used in the food supplement sector.
For industrial applications, freeze-dried royal jelly offers technological advantages related to concentration, stability and ease of incorporation into certain dry formats.
- Freeze-dried royal jelly 6%
- Freeze-dried royal jelly >5%
- Freeze-dried royal jelly >4%
- Freeze-dried royal jelly >3%
The choice between different specifications will depend on the requirements of each development, the final formulation and the analytical parameters required.
Ask about available specifications
Corexnat maintains different concentrations, extraction ratios and presentations of these ingredients in its central warehouses.
To select the most suitable reference for each development, customers can check current availability and request the corresponding technical documentation.