Applephenon
Applephenon is a proprietary apple polyphenol extract developed by Asahi Group Foods and standardised to a defined procyanidin and total polyphenol profile.
The ingredient is a pale yellow to light brown water-dispersible powder, obtained from unripe apple (Malus domestica) and characterised by a high oligomeric procyanidin content with degrees of polymerisation typically ranging from two to ten.
We source bulk Applephenon from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Beijing. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown to reddish-brown powder |
| Total Polyphenols | ≥ 80% |
| Procyanidins | ≥ 60% |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 2.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Assay/Purity | 60% procyanidins powder (UV) |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
| Water Soluble | Yes |
Common Markets Grades
There are two principal grades of Applephenon.
Applephenon SH is the standardised version specified by total apple polyphenols, with procyanidins, phloretin glycosides, chlorogenic acid, and catechins as the major constituents. It is the most widely used grade in beverage and supplement applications.
Applephenon FCT is a higher-procyanidin grade, with procyanidins typically accounting for sixty percent or more of the total polyphenol content. It is positioned for capsule and tablet use where a higher dose density is needed.
Both grades are free-flowing spray-dried powders with low residual moisture and good cold-water dispersibility, designed for direct addition to ready-to-drink beverages and powder mixes.
Applications
- Ready-to-drink functional beverages and sports drinks
- Dietary supplement tablets and capsules positioned for metabolic and athletic claims
- Performance and endurance powders alongside electrolyte blends
- Beauty-from-within drinks and capsules targeting skin firmness
- Functional teas and infusions with antioxidant positioning
- Cereal bars and confectionery with apple polyphenol fortification
- Dairy alternatives and yogurts with antioxidant claims
- Cosmetic emulsions and lotions in dermocosmetic ranges
- Hair-care leave-in tonics for antioxidant scalp claims
- Oral care lozenges and toothpaste with anti-plaque positioning
- Pet food premixes for senior dogs and cats
- Reference material for comparative apple polyphenol studies
Brands Using Applephenon
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Applephenon on the ingredient label.
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Applephenon
Top Applephenon manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Applephenon
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Applephenon out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Applephenon together with other ingredients such as Arachidonic Acid, Coenzyme Q10 and Chondroitin Sulphate Sodium into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Applephenon is a food ingredient based on edible apple fruit and is sold worldwide under general food law in most jurisdictions.
In Japan, apple polyphenol extracts are widely used in Foods with Functional Claims and earlier Foods for Specified Health Uses, with documented use levels in beverages and supplements.
In the European Union, apple extract is treated as a botanical-derived ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 when sourced from edible apple varieties at normal intake levels. Use in food supplements follows national notification requirements.
In the United States, apple polyphenol extracts including Applephenon hold self-affirmed GRAS positions for use in beverages, bars, and supplements at defined levels.
EFSA has reviewed several health claims on apple polyphenols and rejected them due to insufficient substantiation, so no authorised EU claim currently applies. Pharmacopoeial monographs do not yet exist for the standardised extract.
Manufacturing Process
Applephenon is produced from immature apples harvested during the thinning step of orchard management. Thinning removes a portion of young fruit to improve the size and quality of the remaining crop, and the discarded immature apples are unusually rich in procyanidins.
The raw fruit is washed, crushed, and pressed under cold conditions to limit polyphenol oxidation. The cloudy juice is clarified, treated to remove pectin and starch, and loaded onto food-grade adsorption resin.
Polyphenols bind selectively to the resin, while sugars, acids, and minerals pass through. Stepwise ethanol-water elution recovers the polyphenol fraction, which is concentrated under vacuum and spray dried with or without a minor carrier.
The process is designed to preserve the native oligomeric distribution of procyanidins, which is the basis for the ingredient's standardised profile. The finished powder is packaged in moisture-barrier laminated bags or fibre drums under nitrogen.
Production is centralized at Asahi-affiliated facilities, primarily in Japan, with global distribution through specialty ingredient channels.
