Epicatechin in Functional Foods & Beverages
🥤 Why Brands Use Epicatechin
Epicatechin, a naturally occurring flavanol from cocoa and green tea, brings a well-known antioxidant narrative with performance-adjacent appeal—perfect for “better-for-you” snacks, drinks, and wellness formulations.
It connects clean-label consumers with benefits in circulation, cognition, and recovery—a bridge between indulgence and function.
🧪 Formulation Pointers
Matrix matters: Polyphenols may interact with proteins and fats—pilot trials are recommended.
Solubility & dispersion: Grade-dependent; carriers or microencapsulation improve stability and mouthfeel.
Flavor pairing: Cocoa-forward notes complement chocolate, tea, berry, and warm spice profiles.
🍫 Application Concepts
Recovery shakes & RTD teas
Protein or energy bars
Fortified chocolates and cocoa blends
Functional wellness beverages
🤝 From SG Bio
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, SG Bio supplies food-grade Epicatechin Extract to functional food and beverage brands across New Zealand and Australia.
We provide:
Batch-specific COA & SDS documentation
Flexible MOQ and pilot-scale supply
Technical formulation support & R&D collaboration
📩 Contact us for specification sheets, application guidance, or sample requests.
