Green coffee bean extract is a natural active ingredient derived from unroasted coffee beans (primarily Arabica or Robusta varieties). Unlike regular coffee beans, green coffee beans retain high levels of chlorogenic acid, caffeine, and various polyphenolic compounds. Their core component, chlorogenic acid, degrades significantly during roasting, making unprocessed beans the primary extraction source. Modern techniques often employ water extraction, alcohol extraction, or supercritical extraction to produce standardized extracts, widely used in food, health products, and cosmetics.
The core efficacy of green coffee bean extract stems from its high concentration of chlorogenic acid. Research indicates that chlorogenic acid can inhibit glucose absorption, regulate glucose metabolism, and help control body weight and blood sugar levels. Its antioxidant capacity combats free radicals and delays aging, while the caffeine component moderately stimulates the central nervous system, enhancing energy and focus. Additionally, chlorogenic acid has been found to assist in regulating blood lipids, boosting metabolism, and improving microcirculation, making it a popular choice among natural health ingredients.
Green coffee bean extract is primarily used in weight management supplements, often as a core component of fat-reduction formulas. It serves as an antioxidant and blood sugar control additive in functional foods and beverages.
The cosmetics industry utilizes its antioxidant properties in anti-aging skincare products. Additionally, it is used in sports supplements to enhance metabolism and as a natural ingredient in some medications to assist in regulating blood sugar and lipids. In recent years, its application in medical foods and meal replacement products has also increased.
| Green Coffee Bean Extract Technical Data Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Sense Index | |
| Appearance | Brownish fine powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical-chemical Index | |
| Total Chlorogenic Acids (HPLC) | 45% Min |
| Caffeine (HPLC) | 10% Max |
| Particle Size | 98% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | 5% Max |
| Ash | 5% Max |
| Heavy metals | 10ppm Max |
| Lead | 2ppm Max |
| Arsenic | 2ppm Max |
| Mercury | 0.1ppm Max |
| Cadmium | 1ppm Max |
| Residual solvent | Ethanol 0.5% Max |
| BHC | Negative |
| DDT | Negative |
| Hygienic Index | |
| Total plate count | 1,000cfu/g Max |
| Mold & yeast | 100cfu/g Max |
| Enterobacteriae | 10cfu/g Max |
| E.Coli | Absent in 10g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| Statements | Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO |
| Packaging | 1kg/aluminium foil bag, 25kg/drum (37*37*50cm) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months stored in original packaging away from the light, and under the optimal temperature 10~25℃. |