Specialty Ingredients, Diverse Applications -- Damin International Wraps Up SSG 2026 Successfully

SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 30, 2026, SupplySide Global 2026, the annual gathering for the global nutrition and health ingredients industry, came to a successful close in Las Vegas, USA. With 31 years of experience in the industry as a global supplier of tea and botanical extracts, Damin International upholds the philosophy "From Nature . To Science . For better Health." Bringing 15 specialty functional ingredients to the show, including Natural Caffeine, EGCG, Glucosyl Hesperidin, and Theabrownin, the company engaged in in-depth discussions with industry partners from around the world about product applications and formulation development opportunities, exploring sustainable innovation pathways for nutrition and health ingredients. Among them, tea-derived Natural Caffeine, EGCG, and Theabrownin were key highlights of this exhibition, further underscoring Damin's technical expertise and product strengths in tea-derived functional ingredients.

(1):Natural Caffeine

At this year's show, Damin debuted Natural Caffeine extracted from tea leaves. Drawing on years of accumulated expertise in tea extraction, Damin International uses a purely physical process to consistently raise the caffeine content to above 20%, without adding organic solvents at any stage. Sourced from tea leaves, this product combines a natural origin with a stable supply, offering a caffeine option with more natural attributes for applications such as energy drinks, sports nutrition, and dietary supplements. It also aligns with current market interest in clean-label products and ingredients of natural origin.

(2):EGCG

EGCG is one of the core catechin compounds in tea polyphenols that has been widely studied and is notable for its activity. Building on years of accumulated expertise in tea extraction, separation, purification, and standardization, Damin International continues to optimize the specifications, stability, and application suitability of EGCG. It can provide tea-derived EGCG ingredients for use in dietary supplements, functional beverages, foods, and other applications, supporting product development in areas such as antioxidant and metabolic health.

(3):CitriFlow™ Glucosyl Hesperidin

CitriFlow™ Glucosyl Hesperidin is a signature achievement of Damin International's enzymatic modification technology platform. Leveraging this platform, Damin International has achieved stable industrial-scale production of Glucosyl Hesperidin. Compared with conventional hesperidin, Glucosyl Hesperidin has approximately 100,000 times greater water solubility, with significantly enhanced bioavailability and thermal stability. Its performance in applications is more versatile, enabling its broad use in functional beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and other fields to meet diverse use scenarios and customer needs.

(4):Theabrownin

Theabrownin is an important active constituent unique to dark tea. Damin International also uses a purely physical process to consistently increase the theabrownin content to over 85%, without adding organic solvents at any stage. Research shows that theabrownin may help regulate blood glucose levels, lower uric acid and cholesterol, support the gut–brain axis, and increase satiety by modulating gut microbiota composition, promoting short-chain fatty acid production, regulating bile acid metabolism, and improving gut barrier function.^[1]

At the exhibition, natural caffeine, EGCG, and theabrownin formed the centerpiece of Damin's tea-derived functional ingredients showcase, attracting interest from attending customers.

In addition to the four core ingredients mentioned above, Damin International also showcased more than ten standardized botanical extracts rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine at SSG, including Astragalus Root Extract and Panax Ginseng Extract, along with several innovative end-product application solutions that offer ideas for bringing functional ingredients into practical use.

Building on full-industry-chain technical capabilities spanning raw material extraction, purification, characterization, and formulation applications, as well as the ongoing innovation support of a professional team of nearly 100 at its Shanghai R&D headquarters, Damin International showcased its comprehensive portfolio of health and wellness ingredients and innovative application achievements to global partners at this year's exhibition. Through in-depth one-on-one conversations during the exhibition, Damin actively listened to customer feedback and needs, explored the potential of its products, and further expanded channels for market collaboration. Looking ahead, Damin International will continue to drive innovation in botanical nutrition through science and work hand in hand with global partners, bringing functional ingredients into the daily lives of more people and jointly realizing the inspiring vision of "Better Living, Better Health."

[1] Reference: https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2027979/Theabrownin-reference.pdf?id=OA3060057 

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