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Blue California
Blue California, founded in 1994, has become a respected and well-recognized manufacturer of botanical extracts and specialty ingredients.
Our innovative approach to product research and development has earned us recognition within the industry for the quality and value of our ingredients. Our research and development department in China employs dedicated scientists whose objective is to improve the manufacturing processes and the quality of our raw materials.
Our Products:
- Standardized Botanical Extracts
- Amino Acids
- Essential & Vegetable Oils
- Fruit & Vegetable Powders
- Specialty Ingredients
- Biolut™ Lutein >90% Esters (45% "free" lutein) - Exclusive Distributor
Quality Control:
Our manufacturing facilities operate under rigorous quality control standards (ISO-9001) to achieve the superior ingredients our customers depend on for their finished products. Most of our standardized extracts are manufactured using water and alcohol only and are Kosher-certified. Our quality control department follows a stringent quality control protocol that includes HPLC, microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide screening to ensure the quality and safety of our ingredients. We offer also third party certification and ISO-9001 certification.
What's New:
September 30, 2004.
Blue California was appointed as the exclusive distributor for Biolut™ Marigold Extract, Lutein >90% Esters (45% "free" lutein), 20% oil and 5% beadlets.
January 13, 2005. Blue California ISO 9001 Certified
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