Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract Powder (<0.1% Caffeine)
Full Potency Retention for Caffeine-Sensitive Formulations
Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract Powder (<0.1% Caffeine): Full Potency Retention for Sensitive Consumer Formulations
Meta Description: Decaffeinated green tea extract (caffeine<0.1%) with retained antioxidant potency, solvent-free extraction, ideal for caffeine-sensitive nutraceutical and beverage formulations.
Blue Eye Bio supplies decaffeinated green tea extract with caffeine content reduced to below 0.1%, while retaining HPLC-verified polyphenol potency, through a solvent-free triple-stage membrane microfiltration process — suitable for caffeine-sensitive supplement, beverage, and evening-use formulations.
Product Specifications & Physicochemical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Content | < 0.1% (Decaffeinated Grade) |
| Total Polyphenols (HPLC) | ≥ 50% / 80% / 98% (Customizable) |
| EGCG Content | Available up to 98.5% (within EGCG-enriched decaf grade) |
| Heavy Metals (Total) | < 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | < 1 ppm |
| Pesticide Residue | Compliant with EU EC 396/2005 |
| Solvent Residue | Not Detected (Solvent-Free Aqueous Extraction) |
| Solubility | Fully Water-Soluble at Room Temperature |
| Storage Conditions | Cool, Dry Place, Away from Light, <25°C |
Decaffeination Process: Preserving Potency Without Solvent Residue
💬 Technical Insight
"A common misconception is that decaffeination inevitably reduces polyphenol potency. Our approach uses selective resin adsorption within the same three-stage microfiltration system to preferentially bind caffeine molecules while allowing catechin compounds to pass through largely intact, which is why we're able to maintain high polyphenol specifications even in our decaffeinated grades."
— Blue Eye Bio R&D Team
This selective adsorption approach avoids the use of dichloromethane or supercritical CO2 methods commonly associated with commercial decaffeination, keeping the entire production process solvent-free from raw material to finished powder.
Application Guidance: Where Decaffeinated Grade Matters Most
- Evening/Night-Time Formulations: Ideal for supplements marketed for evening use, where standard caffeine content would interfere with sleep quality claims.
- Pediatric & Elderly Nutrition: Suitable for formulations targeting caffeine-sensitive populations, including children's chewable supplements and senior nutrition products.
- Pregnancy-Safe Positioning: Supports formulation of prenatal-friendly antioxidant products where caffeine intake restrictions apply.
- Regulatory Labeling Advantage: Caffeine content below 0.1% typically falls under "caffeine-free" labeling thresholds in most major markets, simplifying regulatory claims compared to standard-caffeine extracts.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
📋 Compliance Statement: Pesticide residue levels are tested and verified to comply with EU EC 396/2005 Maximum Residue Level (MRL) requirements. Heavy metal content (total <10ppm, lead <1ppm) is verified via ICP-MS testing in accordance with international pharmacopoeia standards. Every production batch is accompanied by an HPLC purity chromatogram and a Certificate of Analysis (COA), including caffeine content verification.
Blue Eye Bio operates under a cGMP-certified manufacturing system, with product lines further certified to ISO, Kosher, and Halal standards, enabling seamless compliance across North American, European, and Middle Eastern export markets.
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