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Africa's botanical heritage, commercialised.

EcoDelta extracts nutraceuticals, cosmetic actives, and pharmaceutical APIs from South Africa's Cape Floristic Region and Kalahari endemic flora — one of the world's most biodiverse and commercially valuable botanical regions.

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9+
Endemic species
Cape & Kalahari sourced
3
Output markets
Nutra · Cosmetic · Pharma
ABS
Framework compliant
Nagoya Protocol
$2K
Peak per kg
Harpagoside API
THE BOTANICAL PORTFOLIO

Six species. Dozens of actives.

South Africa's Cape Floristic Region is one of six global biodiversity hotspots. EcoDelta extracts commercially valuable actives from its most distinctive endemic species — all under Access and Benefit Sharing frameworks that support local communities and sustainable harvesting.

CAPE FLORISTIC REGION
Rooibos
Aspalathus linearis
  • Aspalathin — antioxidant, anti-diabetic research
  • Nothofagin — flavonoid, cosmetic active
  • Quercetin — anti-inflammatory nutraceutical
  • Cosmetic actives — skin brightening, anti-ageing
  • Functional tea extracts — food & beverage
Nutraceutical Cosmetic Food & Bev
Aspalathin extract: $150–600/kg
CAPE FLORISTIC REGION
Buchu
Agathosma betulina
  • Diosphenol essential oil — urinary antiseptic
  • Pulegone-free extracts — EU/US compliant
  • Flavonoid fraction — cosmetic & nutraceutical
  • Standardised tinctures — herbal medicine
Pharma Cosmetic Herbal Med
Diosphenol oil: $300–800/kg
KALAHARI
Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
  • Harpagoside API — joint health, anti-inflammatory
  • Iridoid glycoside fraction — standardised extract
  • ESCOP-compliant herbal preparation
  • WHO monograph aligned
Pharma API Nutraceutical OTC Herbal
Harpagoside API: $500–2,000/kg
CAPE FLORISTIC REGION
Honeybush
Cyclopia spp.
  • Mangiferin — antioxidant, oestrogenic research
  • Isoflavones — menopause support nutraceuticals
  • Hesperidin — cardiovascular nutraceutical
  • Functional extracts — food fortification
Nutraceutical Women's Health Functional Food
Mangiferin: $100–400/kg
KALAHARI
Hoodia gordonii
Hoodia gordonii
  • P57 glycoside — appetite suppressant research
  • Standardised Hoodia extract — weight management
  • CITES-compliant supply chain
Nutraceutical Weight Mgmt CITES
Hoodia extract: $200–1,000/kg
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Moringa
Moringa oleifera
  • Isothiocyanates — anti-inflammatory actives
  • Moringa leaf powder — food supplement
  • Seed oil — cosmetic carrier oil
  • Protein isolate — plant-based nutrition
Nutraceutical Cosmetic Food Supp.
Moringa extract: $50–200/kg
COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

ABS, CITES, and Nagoya Protocol compliance.

Africa's endemic flora carries unique regulatory obligations. EcoDelta operates within the full international compliance framework — protecting biodiversity, supporting source communities, and ensuring buyers receive fully documented, import-compliant botanical material.

Nagoya Protocol
Access & Benefit Sharing agreements documented for every endemic species. Legally certain supply for EU and global importers.
CITES compliance
Hoodia gordonii and select species require CITES documentation. EcoDelta manages full permitting for export.
Sustainable sourcing
Contracted agricultural and wild-harvest partners with certified sustainable harvesting protocols and traceability.
EU Novel Food ready
Documentation packages supporting Novel Food applications for extracts entering the EU market for the first time.
ESCOP & WHO aligned
Key extracts (devil's claw, buchu) produced to ESCOP monograph specifications and WHO herbal medicine guidelines.
Full CoA per batch
HPLC-verified actives content, heavy metals, microbial limits, pesticide residues, and botanical identity confirmation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Common questions from botanical buyers.

What is ABS compliance and why does it matter for my import?
Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) under the Nagoya Protocol requires that companies using genetic resources from a country have prior informed consent and share benefits with source communities. EU Regulation 511/2014 requires EU importers to exercise due diligence. EcoDelta provides full ABS documentation — protecting you from regulatory risk in your market.
Can you supply standardised extracts to a specific active content?
Yes. We produce standardised extracts with guaranteed minimum active content — for example, harpagoside ≥8% for devil's claw, aspalathin ≥15% for rooibos, and mangiferin ≥20% for honeybush. Custom specifications are available for volume buyers.
Are your Hoodia gordonii products CITES certified?
Yes. Hoodia gordonii is listed under CITES Appendix II. All EcoDelta Hoodia products are supplied with valid CITES export permits from South Africa and are accompanied by the documentation required for import into receiving countries.
Do you supply organic-certified botanical extracts?
Organic certification is available for select product lines where our sourcing partners hold organic certification. Please specify your organic certification requirement when submitting your RFQ and we will confirm availability.
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