Description
STANDARDISED BOTANICAL ACTIVE
Plant Sterols 95% — Beta-Sitosterol Complex
Phytosterols are supplied as a refined complex rather than a single molecule. Total sterol content drives the price, but formulators also need the individual sterol profile, because beta-sitosterol share affects how the material behaves in a fat-based matrix.
COA-Backed Specification
| Identity | Phytosterol complex (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Seed oil deodoriser distillate (refined) |
| Form and colour | White to cream-coloured granular powder |
| Assay | Total phytosterols 95.0% |
| Method | GC |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Ash | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Heavy metals | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Microbiological limits | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Shelf life | Two years when stored properly |
Limits shown are the agreed specification. Result values are issued on the batch-specific certificate of analysis.
Buyer Decision Guide
Ask for the sterol distribution before comparing two 95% offers. Two lots at the same total can differ substantially in beta-sitosterol share.
- Total sterols: 95.0% by GC, with beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol reported individually.
- Origin: vegetable oil refining stream. The source oil is declared on the batch certificate.
- Appearance: white to cream granular powder; a darker tone points to incomplete bleaching.
- Solubility: oil-soluble, dispersible in water only with a carrier. State your matrix at enquiry.
- Melting behaviour: sterols crystallise readily; specify the granulation your process can handle.
- Documentation: COA, specification sheet and SDS with each batch.
How This Grade Differs
No phytosterol grade was listed on the site before this page, so it introduces the category. Buyers using it in a beverage should note that 95% sterols are oil-soluble and need a formulation step, unlike a water-dispersible sterol ester.
Quality and Documentation
Released on a batch certificate covering total sterols, individual sterol profile, acid value, peroxide value, heavy metals and microbiology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the COA be matched to the lot you ship?
Yes. The certificate is issued for the shipped lot, which is the batch named on the quotation referenced on the specification.
Which safety parameters are tested every lot?
Moisture per specification, ash per specification, heavy metals and microbiology against the approved specification.
How do you control related substances?
Related substances are integrated on the same GC run used for the Total phytosterols 95.0% assay.
Which marker is the percentage based on?
The declared figure is Total phytosterols 95.0%, measured by GC; the marker basis is recorded on the batch certificate.
How does the material behave in your process?
It is supplied as White to cream-coloured granular powder at 98% through 80 mesh, so bulk density and flow are confirmed against your process before the first order.
What packing options are available?
Standard packing is a sealed food-grade inner liner inside an export carton or fibre drum. Pack size, labelling and private-label artwork are agreed in the written specification.
What is the usual lead time?
Regular production normally takes 7-15 working days after deposit, depending on stock, volume, testing and customisation requirements.
Can I review the COA before I pay?
Yes. Request the current or representative COA and check identity, method, limits and results before approving the purchase order.
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Send your target specification, application, order quantity, destination country and required test limits.
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