Red Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) Extract
Red Lingonberry, also known as Vaccinium vitis-idaea, is a wild berry species native to cold northern forests. It is naturally rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and arbutin derivatives, making it a highly valued raw material for beauty, antioxidant and metabolic health formulations.
This ingredient is available in multiple standardized and fruit-based forms, including extracts, juice powders and concentrated fruit powders, providing flexibility for different formulation needs.
Botanical Information
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Botanical name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea
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Common names: Red Lingonberry, Mountain Cranberry
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Part used: Fruit
Lingonberry grows in cold, high-latitude environments and produces high levels of protective phytochemicals to survive harsh climates, resulting in naturally high antioxidant density.
Available Specifications
Based on the product detail page, this ingredient is supplied in the following forms:
Standardized Actives
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Alpha-Arbutin – 1% (HPLC)
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Proanthocyanidins – 5%–25% (UV)
Fruit-Based Forms
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Lingonberry Juice Powder
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Lingonberry Fruit Powder – 10:1 (TLC)
These options allow brands to choose between high-potency actives or whole-fruit nutritional formats.
Key Functional Properties
1. Antioxidant & Free-Radical Protection
Lingonberry is rich in anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which help neutralize oxidative stress and protect cells from free-radical damage.
2. Skin Brightening & Beauty Support
Alpha-Arbutin is widely used in cosmetic and nutricosmetic formulations for its ability to support skin tone balance and clarity.
3. Metabolic & Cardiovascular Support
Polyphenols in lingonberry help regulate oxidative pathways linked to cardiovascular and metabolic health.
4. Immune & Anti-Inflammatory Activity
Natural berry flavonoids support immune modulation and help reduce inflammation driven by oxidative stress.
Applications
This ingredient is suitable for:
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Beauty & skin-brightening supplements
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Antioxidant and anti-aging formulas
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Functional beverages and powders
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Sports and metabolic health products
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Functional foods and gummies
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Cosmetic and cosmeceutical products
Quality & Standardization
All extract grades are produced using controlled extraction and analytical methods, including:
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HPLC for Alpha-Arbutin
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UV spectroscopy for Proanthocyanidins
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TLC for fruit powder ratio verification
This ensures batch-to-batch consistency, potency and traceability.
Why Choose Red Lingonberry Extract?
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Wild cold-region berry with naturally high phytonutrients
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Multiple dosage forms for supplement, food and cosmetic use
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Scientifically standardized and analytically verified
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Clean-label friendly, plant-based active
