What is Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder?
Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder is a powdered botanical ingredient derived from Montmorency tart cherries through freeze-drying and spray-drying techniques. This product contains high concentrations of natural bioactive compounds, including anthocyanins, polyphenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals, making it a commonly used natural ingredient in health foods and dietary supplements.
Unlike common cherries, Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder possesses higher natural antioxidant content. Its multifaceted benefits-including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and improved sleep quality-make it an ideal ingredient for dietary supplements targeting sports nutrition, anti-ageing, joint health, and sleep management. Consequently, it is widely favoured within the health and nutrition sectors. Within the contemporary functional food and botanical ingredients market, Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder stands out as a fruit and vegetable powder with significant market potential. Its distinctive nutritional profile and multifaceted health benefits are garnering increasing attention.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
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General Information |
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Name |
Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder |
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Pink Powder |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
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Taste |
Characteristic |
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Particle Size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
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Physical |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
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Sulphated Ash |
≤5.0% |
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Chemical |
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Pb |
≤3mg/kg |
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As |
≤1mg/kg |
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Hg |
≤0.1mg/kg |
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Cd |
≤1mg/kg |
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Microbial |
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Total microbacterial count |
≤1000cfu/g |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
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Enterobacteriaceaes |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conforms to specification |
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Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep in tightly sealed containers, preferably full. |
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Shelf Life: |
24 months when properly stored. |
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Status: |
Non-irradiation; Non-GMO; No Carrier; Halal & Kosher certified. |
What is the Process Flow Diagram?
XI'AN APP-CHEM BIO (TECH) CO., LTD. (APPCHEM) provides Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder utilising a mature, reproducible industrial plant extraction process, comprising the following principal steps:
- Washing
- Filtering
- Removing impurities
- Drying: to prevent high-temperature damage to thermosensitive active ingredients, especially volatile oils.
- Crushing: (such as 80 mesh) to increase the contact area with the solvent and improve extraction efficiency.
- Extraction
- Solid-liquid separation
- Purification
- Concentrate
- Drying
- Smashing
- Packaging
- Finished product
Is Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder Effective?
The multifaceted health benefits of Montmorency tart cherry powder stem from the complex biological actions of its active constituents. Below are its principal effects and scientifically elucidated mechanisms of action within core application areas.



- Exercise Recovery and Muscle Support
Supplementation with Montmorency tart cherries significantly accelerates strength recovery following high-intensity exercise, alleviates delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and reduces biomarkers of muscle damage. Concurrently, vigorous exercise generates substantial reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage. The anthocyanins and other polyphenols in Montmorency tart cherries act as potent free radical scavengers, neutralising ROS and protecting cell membranes and proteins from oxidative damage, thereby mitigating exercise-induced oxidative stress.
- Enhancing Sleep Quality
As a natural dietary source of melatonin, direct consumption of Montmorency tart cherry powder elevates blood melatonin concentrations. This aids in regulating and synchronising the body's circadian rhythm, inducing somnolence to shorten sleep latency and improve sleep continuity. Beyond direct melatonin provision, certain polyphenolic compounds in sour cherries (particularly proanthocyanidins) have been found to inhibit the activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). IDO is an enzyme that degrades tryptophan, a precursor for synthesising serotonin and melatonin. By inhibiting IDO, tart cherries increase the bioavailability of tryptophan available for melatonin synthesis within the body. This indirectly promotes endogenous melatonin production, further enhancing its regulatory effect on sleep.
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Joint Health
Supplementing with Montmorency tart cherries helps alleviate joint pain and stiffness, and improve joint function. Its benefits for joint health are equally attributed to potent anti-inflammatory properties. Through mechanisms that inhibit COX-2 enzymes and the NF-κB signalling pathway, Montmorency tart cherry powder reduces inflammation in the synovial membrane of joints, thereby relieving pain. These synergistic mechanisms provide natural support for maintaining joint flexibility and comfort.
What Are the Applications of Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder?
Montmorency tart cherry powder, as a versatile ingredient, aligns closely with its application areas and product positioning, focusing on meeting consumer demand for natural, effective health solutions.
Core Application Areas
- Sports Nutrition Product Concepts: Post-workout recovery drinks, muscle repair capsules, endurance-enhancing formulas.
- Sleep Support Product Concepts: Natural sleep-aid capsules, bedtime relaxation powders, sleep-promoting gummies.
- Joint Health Product Concepts: Joint-soothing formulations, anti-inflammatory capsules, joint maintenance products for active middle-aged and elderly individuals.
- Healthy Ageing & Antioxidant Product Concepts: Comprehensive antioxidant blends, cardiovascular health support products, and cognitive function maintenance supplements.
Recommended Product Dosage Forms
- Capsules/Tablets: The most common and convenient dosage form, facilitating standardisation and precise dose control. Montmorency tart cherry powder is an ideal filling material.
- Powders/Solid Drinks: Suitable for sports recovery shakes, meal replacement powders, or night-time beverages. Note their "partially water-soluble" nature, potentially requiring suspending agents or emulsifiers to enhance mixability.
- Functional Gummies: A rapidly growing, emerging formulation favoured by younger consumers. When formulating gummies, consider the powder's impact on colour, flavour, and texture.
- Liquid Formulations: Such as concentrates or functional beverages. Although the powder is "partially water-soluble", industrial production techniques like homogenisation can achieve stable suspensions.
Factory Strength
Bon Natural Life(Nasdaq: BON)
The Company is headquartered in Xi'an High-tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, with an independent R&D centre and testing laboratories. Its Dali and Tongchuan production sites cover a total area of nearly 20,000 square meters, and it operates through the marketing networks in and out of China.
DALI FACTORY
Covering 30 acres and a building area of 11000 m²
Having a plant extract workshop, a precision drying and packaging workshop, and a spice refining workshop
TONGCHUAN FACTORY
Covering 20 acres, with a construction area of 6900 m²
Having 3 clean workshops, 2 formula product production lines, and 1 special food production line under construction

2006
Since
17,900 m²
Building area
90M
Order received
30+
Patents
Certificates

Security statement:
Our company guarantees that the goods sent are safe, non-flammable, and non-explosive, and consistent with the declaration. Under normal transportation conditions, all losses caused by the products sent by our company shall be borne by our company.
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Shipping and Packaging
Long-term cooperative logistics companies include international logistics companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.

The regular bulk packaging of the product is a 25kg plastic bag and a cardboard drum. The sample is packaged in an inner aluminium foil bag and an outer plastic bag, supporting customised packaging solutions.

Exhibition Photos
XI'AN APP-CHEM BIO (TECH) CO., LTD. (APPCHEM) regularly participates in international raw material exhibitions such as CPHI, SSW, and In Cosmetics Asia, and establishes long-term cooperative relationships with global customers.

FAQ
Q1. How is the purity of this product verified?
A1: We employ authoritative analytical methods such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV) to ensure the content.
Q2. What is the minimum order quantity for Montmorency Tart Cherry Powder?
A2: Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) varies by product and specific requirements, and is typically negotiable. Please contact us for detailed information.
Q3. What is the delivery timeframe for the product?
A3: Delivery times depend on order volume and product type. Generally, we arrange production and dispatch promptly upon order confirmation.
Q4. Does APPCHEM offer customisation services?
A4: Yes, we provide customisation services including packaging, labelling, and adjusting product specifications to meet specific client requirements.
Q5. How does APPCHEM ensure product quality and stability?
A5: We maintain a rigorous quality control system. All products undergo third-party testing, with detailed COA (Certificate of Analysis) and stability data provided.
Reference
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[2]J. Bowtell, D. Sumners et al. "Montmorency cherry juice reduces muscle damage caused by intensive strength exercise." Medicine and science in sports and exercise (2011).
[3]Paul T. Morgan, M. Barton et al. "Montmorency cherry supplementation improves 15-km cycling time-trial performance." European Journal of Applied Physiology (2019).
[4]Ruizhi Li, Zhan Ye et al. "Blueberry Anthocyanins from Commercial Products: Structure Identification and Potential for Diabetic Retinopathy Amelioration." Molecules (2022).
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[6]Byron R. Burnham, K. A. Papenfuss. "Regulated Deficit Irrigation of 'Montmorency' Tart Cherry." Hortscience (2010).

