Berberis vulgaris extract

Berberis vulgaris extract (CAS 84649-92-3), commonly known as Barberry extract, is a standardized botanical extract derived from the fruit, root, and bark of the barberry shrub.

Where is Berberis vulgaris extract used?

• Food and beverage: tart, fruity flavoring in confectionery and functional beverages
• Nutraceuticals: capsule and tablet formats for metabolic and digestive health
• Cosmetics: serums and topical creams with antioxidant activity for anti-aging and skin-tone claims
• Pharmaceutical producers source standardized grades for herbal medicinal products.

Good to know: Standardized grades require documented berberine content to ensure efficacy and safety.

Commercial specifications

• Concentrated source of berberine and other alkaloids alongside natural organic acids
• Standardized grades specify berberine content, typically 5 percent to 98 percent