
The following overview provides you with detailed information on selected botanical raw materials and relevant analytes that can be examined using standardized analytical methods. Depending on the objective – whether to ensure bioavailability, as part of food studies, or to assess product quality and raw materials – the overview offers valuable guidance for planning your analyses. The legend below provides additional background information regarding the intended use and the resulting benefits for your product development and quality assurance.
Bioavailability studies are used to clarify relevant parameters such as absorption, toxicity, and optimal active ingredient formulation. Whether for the reformulation of products or product complexes, or to support certain products – data on bioavailability help to meet regulatory requirements and/or guide decisions on the selection and formulation of suitable raw materials. Customers benefit by being able to bring safe, effective, and optimally formulated products to market cost-efficiently. Conceptually, this can be investigated using in vitro models or human studies. The absorption of marker substances is determined analytically.
Food studies examine specific formulations with regard to nutrition-related questions of bioactive compounds. The aim of these studies is to demonstrate health-related effects in support of product concepts and, if applicable, to provide scientific substantiation of health claims for market communication.
Do you want to systematically improve or optimize existing formulations, or need to demonstrate quality standards? Through comparative analyses and external, independent quality assurance, the reliability and safety of products can be proven and improved. Customers directly benefit through increased market appeal, consumer trust, and long-term improved product performance.
Raw material evaluation involves the detailed analysis of the raw materials used with respect to customer-defined quality specifications. This reduces risks related to changing cultivation conditions and quality fluctuations and ensures consistent product quality. Customers benefit from greater transparency in supplier selection, as well as enhanced product integrity and compliance with quality standards.
Do you have further questions or are you interested in a collaboration?
We are happy to advise you on your individual request and find the optimal solution for your needs.
Botanical
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Analyte
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Methode
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Research objective
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Aloe Vera
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Aloin, Aloesin, Aloeresin
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HPLC, SP
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Arnica
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Dihydrohelenalin tiglate
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Artichoke Leaves
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Chlorogenic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Beans
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L-DOPA
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Blueberries
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Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside chloride, Pyrogallol, Anthocyanins, TPP
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HPLC, SP
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Boswellia serrata
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11-Keto-β-boswellic acid, Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Cayenne Pepper
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Capsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin, Nordihydrocapsaicin
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HPLC
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Food study
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Chamomile Flowers
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Apigenin-7-glucoside
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Echinacea
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Caftaric acid, Chicoric acid, Echinacoside, Cynarin, etc.
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Garlic
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Allicin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Ginger
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Gingerols, Shogaols
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Ginkgo
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Ginkgolic acids, Ginkgolides, Bilobalide
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Ginkgo
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Quercetin, Kaempferol, Isorhamnetin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Ginseng
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Ginsenosides, Eleutherosides
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Grape Seed Powder
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Gallic acid, Catechin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin gallate
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Green Tea
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Catechins (incl. EGCG), Gallic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Kava (Piper methysticum)
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Methysticin, Dihydromethysticin (DHM), Kavain, Yangonin, etc.
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Krill Oil
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Astaxanthin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Lemon Balm
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Rosmarinic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Lemon Verbena
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Acteoside, Isoacteoside
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Licorice Root
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18β-Glycyrrhizic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Mango
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Mangiferin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Nettle Leaves
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Caffeoylmalic acid, Chlorogenic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Oak Bark
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Pyrogallol, TPP
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SP
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Olive Tree
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Oleuropein
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Peppermint
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Rosmarinic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Schisandra
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Schisandrin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Soy
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Daidzin, Glycitin, Genistin, Daidzein, Glycitein, Genistein
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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St. John's Wort
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Hyperforin, Hypericin, Pseudohypericin, Hyperoside, Rutoside, etc.
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Carotenoids
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Coenzyme Q10
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Glucosamine
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Lycopene
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Provitamin A (β-Carotene)
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HPLC
|
Food study
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Supplements/Foods
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Retinol
|
HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Tocotrienols
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Supplements/Foods
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
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HPLC
|
Food study
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Supplements/Foods
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Vitamin D (Calcitriol)
|
HPLC
|
Food study
|
Supplements/Foods
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Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol)
|
HPLC
|
Food study
|
Supplements/Foods
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Vitamin K2 (MK4, MK7)
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HPLC
|
Food study
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Sweet Clover
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Coumarin
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Thistle
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Silybin, Isosilybin, Silychristin
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HPLC
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Food study, Bioavailability
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Turmeric
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Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin
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HPLC
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Food study, Bioavailability
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Valerian
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Valerenic acid, Acetoxyvalerenic acid
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Vanilla
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Vanillin, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Ethylvanillin, etc.
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HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Verbena
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Verbenalin
|
HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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Willow Bark
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Salicin
|
HPLC
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Product quality, Raw material evaluation
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HPLC High pressure liquid chromatography, SP Spectrometry
For further details about our analytical methods, please contact Dr. Roland Wacker.