Plant Extract

Pomegranate peel extract is a natural product derived from the mature fruit peel of the pomegranate plant (Punica granatum L.), which belongs to the Punicaceae family. Its main active ingredients are polyphenolic compounds, and the common product specifications on the market have polyphenol content ranging from 10% to 50%. This extract has garnered attention due to its diverse biological activities and wide range of application fields.

Pomegranate peel extract is sourced from the mature fruit peel of the pomegranate plant. Pomegranate is a well-known fruit, and its peel is collected after the fruit matures for extraction purposes. Pomegranate is mainly distributed in regions such as China, the Mediterranean area, India, and Iran. It is a highly adaptable plant that can grow in various climatic conditions.

Active Ingredients

The primary active ingredients in pomegranate peel extract are polyphenolic compounds, including punicalagin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, catechin, etc. Among these, punicalagin is the main phenolic substance, which degrades into ellagic acid in the human body to exert anticancer and antioxidant effects. In addition, the extract also contains flavonoid compounds such as quercetin, delphinidin, rutin, etc., and alkaloid components like pomegranate alkaloid. Different specifications of pomegranate peel extract have varying polyphenol contents, with common levels being 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%.