Gillco's Exclusive Partnership with Bio-Botanica®
Bio-Botanica® is a family-owned company specializing in botanical extracts since 1972. With over 50 years of experience, the company produces more than 500 high-quality botanical extracts for use in personal care, cosmetics, food and beverage, flavors/fragrances and dietary supplements. Bio-Botanica® is based in Hauppauge, New York and operates a 160,000 square foot facility equipped with advanced R&D, microbiology and quality control laboratories to ensure exceptional standards for every product.
Gillco Ingredients, an Azelis company, is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Bio-Botanica's® botanical extracts for the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. This partnership brings together Bio-Botanica's® expertise in botanical extracts with Gillco's strong industry presence and commitment to customer-centric ingredient solutions.
Bio-Botanica® Offerings
Bio-Botanica® offers an extensive range of plant extracts for a variety of applications, ensuring high-quality solutions for customers in different industries. View our full product brochure here.
Some of the application areas are:
- Beverages
- Baked Goods
- Confections & Snacks
- Condiments & Sauces
- Energy and Mental Alertness Products
- Immune Support and Tension Relief Product
Some of their key offerings include:
Powdered Extracts
Bio-Botanica®'s powdered extracts are produced using advanced spray drying and vacuum drying technologies. These extracts are used in the dietary supplement, food and flavoring industries and meet strict quality and GMP standards. Popular options include Aloe Phytogel PE, Black Cohosh PE and Artichoke PE.
Solid Extracts
Bio-Botanica® also produces solid extracts that are prepared with alcohol-based menstruums, which are then evaporated to obtain a molasses-like consistency. These extracts are typically used in food products and meet industry standards for quality control and manufacturing practices. Notable options include chamomile SE, dandelion root SE and hawthorn berry SE.
Fluid Extracts & Tinctures
The fluid extracts and tinctures offered by Bio-Botanica® are alcohol-based liquid preparations that are suitable for use in both food and beverages. These extracts are carefully formulated to meet industry quality control requirements. Key extracts include Black Walnut FE, Blueberry Leaf FE and Elder Flowers FE.
Alcohol-Free Extracts
Bio-Botanica® is a pioneer in the category of alcohol-free extracts for the food supplement and food industry. These glycerin-based extracts are ideal for customers looking for alcohol-free solutions. Popular alcohol-free extracts include Ashwagandha AF, Bilberry AF, Black Walnut & Wormwood AF and Kava-Kava (Kava-6®) AF.
Sustainability Commitment
Bio-Botanica® is deeply committed to sustainability. The company strives to minimize its impact on the environment at every stage of production, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing and packaging. Bio-Botanica® is continuously improving its sustainability practices as new technologies become available to leave a positive environmental and social footprint.
Partner with Gillco for Bio-Botanica® Ingredients
Gillco Ingredients' partnership with Bio-Botanica® reinforces the company's commitment to providing the highest quality botanical ingredients to the U.S. food, beverage and dietary supplement industry. With Bio-Botanica®'s extensive range of botanical ingredients, Gillco is well positioned to offer innovative and sustainable ingredients that enhance product formulations while meeting the highest quality and safety standards.
Gillco Ingredients offers first-class solutions for your needs, whether you are in the food, beverage or nutritional supplement industry.
For more information about Bio-Botanica®'s botanical extracts or to request a sample, contact Gillco today.
Gillco and Bio-Botanica® FAQs
What is Gillco's relationship with Bio-Botanica®?
Gillco Ingredients, an Azelis company, is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Bio-Botanica® botanical extracts for the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries. This partnership combines Bio-Botanica®'s botanical expertise with Gillco's customer-centric ingredient solutions.
What is Bio-Botanica® and how long have they been in business?
Bio-Botanica® is a family-owned company founded in 1972, specializing in high-quality botanical extracts. With over 50 years of experience, they produce more than 500 botanical extracts from a 160,000 sq. ft. facility in Hauppauge, New York.
What types of botanical extracts does Bio-Botanica® offer?
Bio-Botanica® offers four main extract formats: powdered extracts, solid extracts, fluid extracts & tinctures, and alcohol-free extracts. Each produced to strict GMP and quality control standards.
What are alcohol-free botanical extracts and who are they best suited for?
Bio-Botanica® is a pioneer in glycerin-based, alcohol-free extracts designed for the food supplement and food industry. They are ideal for manufacturers seeking alcohol-free botanical solutions. Popular options include Ashwagandha AF, Bilberry AF, and Kava-Kava (Kava-6®) AF.
What food and beverage applications are Bio-Botanica® extracts used in?
Bio-Botanica® extracts are used across a range of applications including beverages, baked goods, confections & snacks, condiments & sauces, energy and mental alertness products, and immune support and tension relief products.
Are Bio-Botanica® extracts suitable for dietary supplement formulations?
Yes. Bio-Botanica®'s powdered and alcohol-free extracts are widely used in the dietary supplement industry and are manufactured to meet GMP standards, making them suitable for supplement product development.
What quality and R&D capabilities does Bio-Botanica® have?
Bio-Botanica® operates advanced R&D, microbiology, and quality control laboratories within their 160,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring consistent quality and rigorous testing across all extract formats.
Is Bio-Botanica® committed to sustainable sourcing?
Yes. Bio-Botanica® is committed to minimizing environmental impact at every stage, from raw material sourcing to manufacturing and packaging and continuously adopts new technologies to improve their sustainability practices.
How can I access Bio-Botanica® ingredients through Gillco?
As the exclusive U.S. distributor for food, beverage, and dietary supplement applications, Gillco is your direct point of contact for sourcing Bio-Botanica® botanical extracts. Contact Gillco to discuss your formulation needs or request product information.