Certification Standards | Regulatory compliance for food products | Industry: Basic GMP; Base: EU Organic (EC 834/2007) ▲; Advanced: EU Organic + Non-GMO (▲▲) | Base meets EU/Kosher markets; Advanced adds premium Non-GMO certification (▲▲) | Higher costs for advanced certifications (e.g., Non-GMO testing: $2,000+/batch) |
Extraction Method | Maximizing active compound yield | Industry: Ethanol extraction; Base: Solvent Extraction (Hexane, ISO 22716) ▲; Advanced: CO₂ Supercritical (▲▲) | Base achieves 85% yield; Advanced retains volatile compounds (e.g., 95% chlorogenic acid) | Advanced method costs 3x more than solvent extraction |
Concentration Ratio | Enhancing potency for supplements | Industry: 5:1 standard; Base: 10:1 (HPLC verified) ▲; Advanced: 20:1 (▲▲) | Base reduces dosage to 500mg/day; Advanced requires only 250mg/day (▲▲) | Advanced needs double raw herb input, raising costs by 40% |
Particle Size | Ensuring consistent formulation mixing | Industry: 400–800 µm; Base: 200–400 mesh (ISO 3801) ▲; Advanced: 80–150 µm (▲▲) | Base mixes easily in beverages; Advanced dissolves in water (▲▲) | Smaller particles in Advanced may clump if not stored dry |
Packaging | Maintaining freshness during storage | Industry: Standard plastic bags; Base: Vacuum Packed (24mo shelf life, ASTM D395) ▲; Advanced: Nitrogen Flushed + Vacuum (▲▲) | Base resists moisture for 18 months; Advanced extends shelf life to 36 months (▲▲) | Advanced packaging increases unit cost by 25% |
Application Suitability | Versatility in product formulations | Industry: Limited to food additives; Base: Food + Supplements ▲; Advanced: Food, Supplements, Skincare (▲▲) | Base used in energy bars; Advanced added to face masks (▲▲) | Advanced requires additional FDA 21 CFR compliance testing for skincare |