When it comes to sourcing bromelain — a powerful natural enzyme used across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dietary supplements — the difference between a functional product and a formulation failure often lies in one thing: ingredient quality.

Here are 5 key indicators to evaluate before choosing a bromelain supplier:

1. Enzyme Activity Standardization
Look for clearly stated activity units such as FCC PU/g, GDU/g, or USP Units, not just percentage content. These reflect true bioactivity — critical for efficacy and dosing accuracy.

2. Grade and Application Suitability
Pharma? Skincare? Supplements? Different applications require different grades. Ensure your supplier offers application-specific documentation (e.g. pharmacopeia compliance, INCI listing for cosmetics, GRAS status for supplements).

3. Stability & Batch Consistency
Enzymes are sensitive to heat, moisture, and pH. Ask for accelerated stability data and COAs from multiple batches to evaluate consistency and shelf life.

4. Processing Method & Purity

Was it extracted from fruit or stem? What solvents or carriers are used? Choose suppliers who provide transparent extraction methods and low impurity profiles (especially for color, odor, heavy metals, and residual solvents).

5. Regulatory & Technical Support
A reliable supplier isn’t just about raw material — it’s about helping your R&D team succeed. Check if they offer:

• Technical dossiers

• Customized particle sizes/formats

• Regulatory documentation for global markets (e.g. EU, US, China)

At Joy-natural, we provide high-activity bromelain ingredients (up to 2400 GDU/g) with documented stability, full traceability, and application-tailored formats — for use in tablets, capsules, functional skincare, and oral pharma products.

Looking to upgrade your bromelain source? Let’s talk about how we can support your next formulation.