Ingredient sourcing
Berberine HCl sourcing in 2026.
Berberine HCl from Berberis aristata or Phellodendron amurense is the leading metabolic-health ingredient. Sourcing is dominated by Chinese and Indian producers. Quality variance is large, many '97% berberine' lots are 85–90% on HPLC.
Forms on the market
| Form | Notes |
|---|---|
| Berberine HCl ≥97% (Indian, B. aristata) | Standard market |
| Berberine HCl ≥97% (Chinese, Phellodendron) | Most common |
| Dihydroberberine | Higher bioavailability, premium |
| Berberine + silymarin / glucomannan blends | Branded combos |
EU pricing and MOQ
- Berberine HCl 97%: €80–€140/kg, MOQ 25 kg
- Dihydroberberine: €400–€700/kg, MOQ 5 kg
What to test per batch
- Berberine % by HPLC against USP reference
- Identity HPTLC
- Heavy metals (botanicals risk)
- Pesticides multi-residue
- Microbiology and aflatoxins
Regulatory in the EU
Not on the EU novel food list. France has restricted berberine in food supplements (max 10 mg/day in some categories), confirm per market. No authorised EFSA health claim.
Top suppliers
Sabinsa · Naturalin · Xi'an Lyphar · Hunan Nutramax
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