Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Chemical / Technical Name: Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs)
Common / Alternative Names: Omega-3, Fish Oil Omega-3, EPA/DHA, ALA
Category: Essential fatty acids / Functional lipids
Raw Material Type:
Marine-derived (Fish oil, Krill oil, Algal oil) or Plant-derived (Flaxseed, Chia, Perilla); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Oil or Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA – minor)

Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Chemical / Technical Name: Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs)
Common / Alternative Names: Omega-6, Linoleic Acid, GLA
Category: Essential fatty acids / Functional lipids
Raw Material Type:
Plant-derived oils (Evening Primrose, Borage, Black Currant, Sunflower, Safflower) or Animal-derived sources; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Oil or Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Linoleic acid (LA – major), Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA – minor), Arachidonic acid (AA – trace)

Arachis hypogaea
Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea L.
Common / Alternative Names: Peanut, Groundnut
Family: Fabaceae
Raw Material Type: Seeds (Kernels); Whole Nuts, Roasted Nuts, Defatted Peanut Flour, Peanut Protein, Cold-pressed Peanut Oil, Standardized Nutritional Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Proteins (rich in arginine), Healthy fats (oleic & linoleic acids), Resveratrol (trace), Phytosterols, Polyphenols, Vitamins (E, B-complex, niacin), Minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium)

Papain
Enzyme Classification: Proteolytic enzyme (Cysteine protease, EC 3.4.22.2)
Common / Alternative Names: Papain Enzyme
Category: Digestive enzyme / Protease
Raw Material Type: Plant-derived (Latex of Carica papaya fruit); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Papain enzyme activity (expressed in PU, FCC, USP, or IU units)

Monodora myristica Extract
Scientific Name: Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal
Common / Alternative Names: African Nutmeg, Calabash Nutmeg
Family: Annonaceae
Raw Material Type: Seeds; Whole Seeds, Seed Powder, Essential Oil, Oleoresin, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Essential oils (sabinene, pinene, myrcene), Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Phenolic compounds, Fixed oils, Flavonoids

Momordica charantia Extract
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia L.
Common / Alternative Names: Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Karela
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Raw Material Type: Fruits (primarily), also Seeds & Leaves; Fresh Fruit, Fruit Powder, Juice Powder, Seed Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Charantin, Polypeptide-p (plant insulin–like peptide), Vicine, Momordicosides, Triterpenoids, Flavonoids, Alkaloids

Lycopene
Chemical / Technical Name: Lycopene (Carotenoid)
Common / Alternative Names: Natural Lycopene, Tomato Lycopene
Category: Carotenoid / Antioxidant
Raw Material Type: Natural (Tomato Solanum lycopersicum–derived) or Synthetic; Oleoresin, Beadlets, Oil-dispersible or Powder Form
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Lycopene (commonly standardized to 5–10%, 20%, or ≥95% depending on form), Minor carotenoids (phytoene, phytofluene – trace)

Lipase
Enzyme Classification: Lipolytic enzyme (EC 3.1.1.3)
Common / Alternative Names: Lipase Enzyme
Category: Digestive enzyme / Lipid-digesting enzyme
Raw Material Type: Microbial fermentation–derived (fungal or bacterial), Animal-derived (pancreatic), or Recombinant; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder or Granules
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Lipase enzyme activity (expressed in LU, FIP, USP, FCC, or IU units depending on standard)

Linum usitatissimum Extract
Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum L.
Common / Alternative Names: Flaxseed, Linseed
Family: Linaceae
Raw Material Type: Seeds; Whole Seeds, Seed Powder, Defatted Meal, Cold-pressed Seed Oil, Standardized Lignan Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA – omega-3), Lignans (secoisolariciresinol diglucoside – SDG), Dietary fiber (soluble & insoluble), Proteins, Polyphenols, Minerals

Lecithins
Chemical / Technical Name: Lecithins (Mixture of Phospholipids)
Common / Alternative Names: Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine-rich Lecithin
Category: Phospholipids / Functional emulsifiers
Raw Material Type: Natural (Soy, Sunflower, Rapeseed, Egg yolk–derived) or Fractionated; Food, Nutraceutical, or Pharmaceutical Grade Powder or Liquid
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Phosphatidylcholine (PC), Phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), Phosphatidylinositol (PI), Phosphatidic acid (PA), Lysophospholipids (in hydrolyzed forms)

Hemicellulase
Enzyme Classification: Carbohydrase (Hemicellulose-degrading enzymes; EC 3.2.1.x)
Common / Alternative Names: Hemicellulose Enzyme, Hemicellulase Complex
Category: Digestive enzyme / Fiber-degrading enzyme
Raw Material Type: Microbial fermentation–derived (fungal or bacterial); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical / Food Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Hemicellulase enzyme activity (often a complex including xylanase, β-mannanase, arabinase, galactanase; activity expressed in HCU, FCC, or IU units depending on grade)

Hesperidin
Chemical / Technical Name: Hesperidin (Flavanone Glycoside)
Common / Alternative Names: Citrus Hesperidin
Category: Flavonoid / Polyphenol antioxidant
Raw Material Type: Natural (Citrus fruit peels—orange, lemon—derived) or Semi-purified; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Hesperidin (commonly standardized to ≥90% or ≥95%), Minor citrus flavonoids (hesperetin, naringin – trace)

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Chemical / Technical Name: Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Common / Alternative Names: HA, Sodium Hyaluronate
Category: Glycosaminoglycan / Biopolymer
Raw Material Type: Fermentation-derived (microbial, non-animal) or Animal-derived (rooster comb – limited use); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic Grade Powder or Solution
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Hyaluronic acid polymers (varied molecular weights: low, medium, high MW; commonly expressed in kDa)

Hydrolysed Whey Peptide
Technical / Chemical Name: Enzymatically Hydrolysed Whey Protein Peptides
Common / Alternative Names: Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Peptides
Category: Bioactive peptides / Fast-absorbing protein
Raw Material Type: Dairy-derived (Whey protein isolate or concentrate, enzymatically hydrolysed); Nutraceutical / Sports Nutrition / Medical Nutrition Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Short-chain bioactive peptides, Essential amino acids (high BCAA content: leucine, isoleucine, valine), Di- and tri-peptides, Minimal lactose and fat

Brown Algae Extract
Scientific Classification: Phaeophyceae (Brown Seaweeds)
Common / Alternative Names: Brown Seaweed, Kelp (species-dependent)
Common Species Used: Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria japonica, Fucus vesiculosus, Undaria pinnatifida
Raw Material Type: Whole Thallus (Marine Algae); Dried Seaweed, Seaweed Powder, Standardized Algal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharides), Alginate, Laminarin, Iodine (natural), Polyphenols (phlorotannins), Minerals (iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron), Trace elements

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Chemical / Technical Name: γ-Linolenic Acid (C18:3 n-6)
Common / Alternative Names: GLA
Category: Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid
Raw Material Type:
Plant-derived oils (Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis, Borage Borago officinalis, Black Currant Ribes nigrum seeds); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Oil or Powder (microencapsulated)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA – typically 8–10% in evening primrose oil, 20–24% in borage oil, 15–18% in black currant seed oil), Supporting omega-6 fatty acids

Foeniculum vulgare Extract
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Common / Alternative Names: Fennel, Saunf
Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Raw Material Type: Seeds (Fruits); Whole Seeds, Seed Powder, Essential Oil, Oleoresin, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Anethole (major), Fenchone, Estragole, Volatile oils, Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Fatty acids

Garcinia mangostana Extract
Scientific Name: Garcinia mangostana L.
Common / Alternative Names: Mangosteen
Family: Clusiaceae (Guttiferae)
Raw Material Type: Fruit Pericarp (Rind); Dried Rind, Rind Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Xanthones (α-mangostin, γ-mangostin – major), Polyphenols, Tannins, Anthocyanins (trace), Organic acids

Grape Seed Extract
Botanical Source: Vitis vinifera L.
Common / Alternative Names: GSE, Proanthocyanidin Extract
Family: Vitaceae
Raw Material Type: Seeds; Grape Seeds, Seed Powder, Standardized Herbal/Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs – major), Catechins, Epicatechins, Polyphenols, Flavonoids

Coffea arabica Extract
Scientific Name: Coffea arabica L.
Common / Alternative Names: Arabica Coffee
Family: Rubiaceae
Raw Material Type: Beans (Seeds); Green Coffee Beans, Roasted Beans, Bean Powder, Green Coffee Extract, Standardized Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Caffeine, Chlorogenic acids (CGA – major in green coffee), Trigonelline, Polyphenols, Diterpenes (cafestol, kahweol – low in filtered extracts)

Fagopyrum esculentum Extract
Scientific Name: Fagopyrum esculentum Moench
Common / Alternative Names: Common Buckwheat
Family: Polygonaceae
Raw Material Type: Seeds (Grains) and Aerial Parts; Whole Seeds, Seed Powder, Sprout Powder, Standardized Herbal/Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Rutin (major flavonoid), Quercetin, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, D-chiro-inositol, Dietary fiber, Proteins, Minerals (magnesium, manganese)

Eriocitrin
Chemical / Technical Name: Eriocitrin (Eriodictyol-7-O-rutinoside)
Common / Alternative Names: Lemon Flavanone Glycoside
Category: Flavonoid / Polyphenol antioxidant
Raw Material Type: Natural (Citrus fruit peels—primarily Lemon Citrus limon–derived); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Eriocitrin (commonly standardized to ≥90% or ≥95%), Minor citrus flavonoids (hesperidin, diosmin – trace)

Protein Isolates
Technical / Chemical Name: Protein Isolates (High-Purity Protein Fractions)
Common / Alternative Names: Isolated Protein, Protein Isolate
Category: Concentrated proteins / Nutrition ingredients
Raw Material Type:
Animal-derived (Whey protein isolate, Milk proteins, Egg protein isolate), Plant-derived (Soy, Pea, Rice, Wheat protein isolates), or Marine-derived (Fish protein isolate); Nutraceutical / Sports / Medical Nutrition Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
High protein content (typically ≥85–90%), Essential amino acids (EAAs), Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs – source-dependent), Minimal fat, carbohydrates, and lactose (for dairy isolates)

Curcuma longa Extract
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa L.
Common / Alternative Names: Turmeric, Haldi
Family: Zingiberaceae
Raw Material Type: Rhizomes; Dried Rhizome, Rhizome Powder, Oleoresin, Standardized Herbal/Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin), Volatile oils (turmerone, atlantone), Polysaccharides

Crataeva nurvala Extract
Scientific Name: Crataeva nurvala Buch.-Ham. (syn. Crataeva magna)
Common / Alternative Names: Varuna, Three-leaved Caper
Family: Capparaceae
Raw Material Type: Bark (primarily), also Roots & Leaves; Dried Bark, Bark Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Triterpenoids (lupeol – key marker), Saponins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Glycosides

Citrus aurantium Extract
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantium L.
Common / Alternative Names: Bitter Orange, Seville Orange
Family: Rutaceae
Raw Material Type: Fruit Peel (Rind), sometimes Leaves & Flowers; Dried Peel, Peel Powder, Standardized Herbal/Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
p-Synephrine (protoalkaloid – primary marker), Flavonoids (hesperidin, naringin), Octopamine (trace), Essential oils (limonene), Phenolic compounds

Citrus Naringenin
Chemical / Technical Name: Naringenin (Flavanone)
Common / Alternative Names: Citrus Naringenin
Category: Flavonoid / Polyphenol antioxidant
Raw Material Type: Natural (Citrus fruits—grapefruit, orange, bergamot peels; derived from naringin hydrolysis) or Purified; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Naringenin (commonly standardized to ≥95% purity), Minor related flavonoids (trace)

D-Mannose
Chemical / Technical Name: D-Mannose (Aldohexose Monosaccharide)
Common / Alternative Names: Mannose
Category: Simple sugar / Urinary-tract–support nutraceutical
Raw Material Type: Natural (Plant-derived—corn or birch–derived via hydrolysis) or Fermentation-derived; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
D-Mannose (commonly standardized to ≥99% purity)

Coccinia grandis Extract
Scientific Name: Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt (syn. Coccinia indica)
Common / Alternative Names: Ivy Gourd, Kundru, Tindora
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Raw Material Type: Leaves (primarily), also Fruits & Stems; Dried Leaves, Leaf Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Triterpenoids, Alkaloids, Saponins, Phenolic compounds, Dietary fiber (fruit), Beta-sitosterol

Linoleic Acid (LA)
Chemical / Technical Name: Linoleic Acid (C18:2 n-6)
Common / Alternative Names: LA, Omega-6 Linoleic Acid
Category: Essential fatty acid / Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Raw Material Type:
Plant-derived oils (Sunflower, Safflower, Soybean, Corn, Grapeseed oils) or Purified Fatty Acid; Nutraceutical / Food / Pharmaceutical Grade Oil or Powder (microencapsulated)
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Linoleic acid (typically 50–80% depending on source), Minor fatty acids (oleic acid, palmitic acid – trace)

Capsicum annuum Extract
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum L.
Common / Alternative Names: Chili Pepper, Bell Pepper (variety-dependent), Red Pepper
Family: Solanaceae
Raw Material Type: Fruits; Dried Fruits, Fruit Powder, Oleoresin, Standardized Herbal/Nutraceutical Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Capsaicinoids (capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin – present in pungent varieties), Carotenoids (capsanthin, capsorubin), Flavonoids, Vitamins (A, C, E), Phenolic compounds

Carotenoids
Chemical / Technical Name: Carotenoids (Isoprenoid Pigments)
Common / Alternative Names: Natural Carotenoids, Provitamin A & Non-Provitamin A Carotenoids
Category: Pigments / Antioxidant micronutrients
Raw Material Type:
Natural (Plant-, Algae-, Microbial-derived—Marigold, Tomato, Carrot, Palm, Algae, Yeast) or Nature-identical; Nutraceutical / Food / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder, Beadlets, Oleoresin, or Oil-dispersible Form
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
β-Carotene, α-Carotene, Lycopene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin, Canthaxanthin, β-Cryptoxanthin

Caulophyllum thalictroides Extract
Scientific Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Common / Alternative Names: Blue Cohosh
Family: Berberidaceae
Raw Material Type: Roots & Rhizomes; Dried Root/Rhizome, Powder, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Alkaloids (caulophylline, magnoflorine), Triterpene saponins (caulosaponin), Glycosides, Resinous compounds

Cellulase
Enzyme Classification: Cellulose-degrading enzymes (EC 3.2.1.4)
Common / Alternative Names: Cellulose Enzyme
Category: Digestive enzyme / Fiber-degrading enzyme
Raw Material Type: Microbial fermentation–derived (fungal sources such as Trichoderma reesei or Aspergillus spp.); Food, Nutraceutical, or Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Cellulase enzyme activity (expressed in CU, FPU, FCC, or IU units depending on specification), typically a complex of endoglucanase, exoglucanase, and β-glucosidase

Caffeic Acid
Chemical / Technical Name: Caffeic Acid (3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid)
Common / Alternative Names: Caffeic Acid
Category: Phenolic acid / Polyphenol antioxidant
Raw Material Type:
Natural (Plant-derived—Coffee beans, Green coffee, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs; often obtained via hydrolysis of chlorogenic acids) or Purified; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Caffeic acid (commonly standardized to ≥95% or ≥98% purity)

Chondroitin Sulphate
Chemical / Technical Name: Chondroitin Sulphate (Glycosaminoglycan)
Common / Alternative Names: Chondroitin Sulfate
Category: Glycosaminoglycan / Joint-health nutraceutical
Raw Material Type:
Animal-derived (Bovine, Porcine, or Marine cartilage—shark, fish); Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Chondroitin sulphate (various sulphation patterns; typically 90–95% or higher purity depending on grade)

Biota orientalis Extract
Scientific Name: Biota orientalis (syn. Platycladus orientalis)
Common / Alternative Names: Chinese Arborvitae, Thuja orientalis
Family: Cupressaceae
Raw Material Type: Leaves (primarily), also Seeds & Cones; Dried Leaves, Leaf Powder, Essential Oil, Standardized Herbal Extract
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Flavonoids, Diterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Essential oils (thujone – trace/controlled), Tannins, Polyphenols

β-Sitosterol
Chemical / Technical Name: β-Sitosterol (Phytosterol)
Common / Alternative Names: Beta-Sitosterol, Plant Sterol
Category: Phytosterols / Functional lipids
Raw Material Type:
Natural (Plant-derived—Vegetable oils such as Soybean, Corn, Rapeseed; Tall oil; Nuts & Seeds) or Purified; Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical Grade Powder or Oil-dispersible Form
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
β-Sitosterol (often supplied as ≥90–95% purity or as part of mixed phytosterol complexes with campesterol and stigmasterol)

Beta vulgaris
Chemical / Technical Name:
Beta vulgaris L. (Beetroot Root Powder / Extract)
Common / Alternative Names:
Beetroot, Red Beet, Garden Beet
Category:
Botanical nutraceutical / Nitric-oxide–support ingredient / Functional food active
Raw Material Type:
Plant-derived (root); dried root powder, spray-dried juice powder, or standardized extract; nutraceutical / pharmaceutical grade
Key Active Constituents (Typical):
Dietary inorganic nitrates (typically 1.5–3.0% w/w, grade-dependent)
Betalains (betacyanins such as betanin; betaxanthins)
Betaine (trimethylglycine)
Polyphenols and flavonoids
Minerals (iron, potassium, magnesium)
Folate (vitamin B9)