Extraction Method | Manufacturing concentrated extracts | Industry: Solvent Extraction (residue risk); Base: Liquid-Solid (ISO 13321 ▲); Advanced: Enhanced Liquid-Solid (98% yield ▲▲▲) | Reduced chemical residue (Base); Higher purity & efficiency (Advanced) | Slower process (Base); Higher cost (Advanced) |
Purity/Grade | Cosmetic formulations, food additives | Industry: Food Grade (FDA 21 CFR); Base: Food & Cosmetic (ISO 22716 ▲); Advanced: Pharmaceutical Grade (USP <823> ▲▲) | Dual-grade flexibility (Base); Ultra-purity for medical use (Advanced) | Limited to non-cosmetic uses (Industry); Certification costs (Advanced) |
Packaging Options | Bulk distribution, retail sales | Industry: HDPE Bottles (ASTM D638); Base: Vacuum Packed HDPE (ASTM D3959 ▲); Advanced: Glass with Tamper-Evident Seals (ISO 9712 ▲▲) | Cost-effective (Base); Enhanced shelf life (Advanced) | Risk of leakage (Industry); Fragile (Advanced glass) |
Application Scope | Diverse industries (food, cosmetics) | Industry: Single-use (e.g., food only); Base: Food & Cosmetic (▲); Advanced: Food, Cosmetic, & Healthcare (▲▲) | Versatility (Base/Advanced); Wider adoption (Advanced) | Limited applications (Industry); Requires specialized handling (Advanced) |
Stability/Shelf Life | Long-term storage, export | Industry: 6 months (25°C); Base: 12 months (ISO 11801 ▲); Advanced: 18 months (antioxidant additives ▲▲) | Reduced waste (Base/Advanced); Global shipping viability (Advanced) | Shorter shelf life (Industry); Higher production cost (Advanced) |
Regulatory Compliance | Global markets | Industry: Basic FDA Compliance; Base: FDA & EU COSMOS (▲); Advanced: FDA, EU, Halal (▲▲) | Access to EU markets (Base); Global compliance (Advanced) | Limited market access (Industry); Certification costs (Advanced) |