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Pomegranate extract

Pomegranate extract suppliers and sourcing guide

Pomegranate extract comes from Punica granatum, a shrub or small tree native to Iran and northern India and grown across the Mediterranean, India and California. Extracts are made from the whole fruit, the husk (pericarp) or the seed by water or water-alcohol extraction, then concentrated and dried. Most are standardized to ellagic acid or punicalagins by HPLC, and the plant part and marker define the grade.

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Also known as
Punica granatum · pomegranate peel extract · punicalagin extract · pomegranate fruit extract
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of pomegranate extract

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Punicalagin-standardized extract

    Husk or whole-fruit extract with a declared punicalagin percentage by HPLC, often 20 to 40 percent.

  • Ellagic acid-standardized extract

    Extract sold with a minimum ellagic acid percentage, commonly 40 percent. Ellagic acid grades may be partly hydrolyzed, so they are not interchangeable with punicalagin grades.

  • Juice powder

    Spray-dried juice concentrate with a carrier, used in drinks and gummies.

  • Seed oil

    Cold-pressed or extracted seed oil sold for its punicic acid content; a separate ingredient from fruit extracts.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Identity (HPTLC)
Fingerprint against Punica granatum reference material, with the plant part stated.
Marker assay (HPLC)
Punicalagins A and B and/or ellagic acid by a named HPLC method. Results from different methods are not comparable.
Residual solvents
For ethanol extracts, results against USP <467> or the buyer's spec.
Heavy metals
Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS, checked against the buyer's limits and any Prop 65 exposure targets.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, E. coli and Salmonella (often Staphylococcus aureus too).

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Keep extract sealed in lined drums away from heat, light and humidity; it is hygroscopic and cakes once opened. Store seed oil sealed under nitrogen and cool because it oxidizes. Suppliers assign shelf life or retest dates, and the marker assay is repeated before use past retest.

Lots and expiry dates

Punicalagin and ellagic acid levels vary with plant part, harvest and process, so check each lot's assay against your spec. Record supplier lot, plant part and marker, and use lots first-expiry-first-out.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • 21 CFR 182.20 lists pomegranate (Punica granatum) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Health Canada's Pomegranate natural health product monograph lists Punica granatum with the fruit and seed aril as source parts.

    Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)

  • The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Punica granatum (POL-NF-00639) records a request to the Finnish authority on pomegranate extract with 40% punicalagin and lists that extract as not novel in food supplements.

    Source: ec.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Pomegranate extract suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of pomegranate extract can brands buy?

Common forms include punicalagin-standardized extract, ellagic acid-standardized extract, juice powder and seed oil. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for pomegranate extract include?

Expect identity (HPTLC), marker assay (HPLC), residual solvents, heavy metals and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should pomegranate extract be stored?

Keep extract sealed in lined drums away from heat, light and humidity; it is hygroscopic and cakes once opened. Store seed oil sealed under nitrogen and cool because it oxidizes. Suppliers assign shelf life or retest dates, and the marker assay is repeated before use past retest.

What is the regulatory status of pomegranate extract?

21 CFR 182.20 lists pomegranate (Punica granatum) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use. Health Canada's Pomegranate natural health product monograph lists Punica granatum with the fruit and seed aril as source parts. The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Punica granatum (POL-NF-00639) records a request to the Finnish authority on pomegranate extract with 40% punicalagin and lists that extract as not novel in food supplements.

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