Is Berberine supplied to one fixed specification?
No single specification is assumed on this page. Assay, extract ratio, carrier, physical properties and other release criteria must be confirmed against the current NutriCo commercial specification.
B2B botanical ingredient sourcing
Berberine Supplier for Supplement Manufacturing
Berberine is listed in the NutriCo Herbal Extract Master List as Berberis aristata / Coptis chinensis. This page gives supplement manufacturers and ingredient buyers a clear technical starting point before requesting the current commercial specification.
Technical identity
Berberine — catalogue identity
For B2B sourcing, the product name alone is not enough. Identity, nomenclature and the current analytical specification should match the finished-product requirement.
ProductBerberine
Botanical / Latin nameBerberis aristata / Coptis chinensis
Used Partbotanical source material; grade dependent
INCIBerberine
CAS2086-83-1
EINECS218-229-1
Specification strategy
What buyers should specify before comparing Berberine.
Berberine grades can differ in marker profile, extract ratio, carrier system, colour, sensory profile and physical powder behaviour. These variables should be confirmed against the exact commercial specification.
For this ingredient, commercial specifications may be differentiated by berberine assay where specified. NutriCo does not assume every available grade uses the same target; the current specification should be used for confirmation.
Botanical Identity & StandardisationBerberis aristata / Coptis chinensis botanical source material; grade dependent extract. Standardisation options are defined according to the selected commercial specification, including berberine assay where relevant.
Extraction & Carrier SystemPressurised aqueous extraction with spray-dried powder format. Extract ratio and carrier system are defined according to the selected commercial grade.
Physical CharacteristicsFine powder, typically light tan to brown, with characteristic botanical odour and taste. Moisture, bulk density and flow parameters are controlled according to specification.
Contaminant & Microbiological ControlControlled for microbiological criteria, pesticide residues and heavy metals where applicable. Batch-specific analytical values are reported on the Certificate of Analysis.
Supplement formulation context
Berberine for formulation and manufacturing teams.
Typical B2B evaluation may include capsules, tablets and powdered supplement formulations. Suitability depends on the exact extract grade, dosage form, other ingredients and processing conditions.
Before scale-up, formulators should review particle size, bulk density, flow, moisture, hygroscopicity, sensory impact and compatibility where those attributes are relevant to the selected specification. If powder handling is difficult, NutriCo can also discuss whether the Active Granulation platform is appropriate.
Related botanical sourcing
Related extracts in the NutriCo catalogue
The full catalogue contains 208 entries searchable by product name, botanical name, INCI, CAS and EINECS.
Search the Herbal Extract Master ListSourcing questions
Berberine FAQ for B2B buyers
What should a supplement manufacturer check when sourcing Berberine?
Start with botanical identity and used part, then compare berberine assay, extract ratio, carrier system, physical powder profile and contaminant limits. Documentation should also match the target market and dosage form.
How do I request CoA, specification or technical documents?
Use the Request Documents button on this page. NutriCo can respond with the documentation available for the current commercial grade and discuss the intended supplement application.
Technical & commercial inquiry
Need the current Berberine specification?
Tell us the target dosage form, market and documentation requirement. We’ll respond against the currently available NutriCo commercial specification.