Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Anhui Chinaherb Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd.（安徽中草香料股份有限公司）is a leading Chinese manufacturer of cooling agents, synthetic flavors, and natural essential oils. Based in Bengbu, Anhui Province, the company specializes in botanical extraction and synthetic aroma chemical production, offering a wide range of products used in food, beverages, oral care, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations.

Company Background and History

Established as a science-driven enterprise, Anhui Chinaherb has built a vertically integrated operation that combines raw material sourcing, chemical synthesis, distillation, and application R&D. Located in one of China’s major agricultural and bioprocessing zones, the company leverages its proximity to natural herb sources to produce high-quality flavor and fragrance ingredients.

The company has steadily scaled its operations and invested in advanced distillation, crystallization, and reaction technologies, and is recognized within the industry for its innovation in menthol derivatives and plant-based flavor compounds.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Anhui Chinaherb operates in three primary product domains: cooling agents, synthetic aroma chemicals, and natural essential oils.

Product Categories:

• Cooling Agents:

  • WS-23: Widely used in beverages, toothpaste, candy, and e-cigarettes for a strong, non-menthol cooling effect.
  • WS-3: Offers long-lasting cooling with minimal odor; ideal for pharmaceuticals and personal care.
  • L-Menthyl Lactate: Natural-origin derivative used in skincare and oral care products.

• Synthetic Flavors:

  • Butyl Butyryl Lactate: Used for fruity, buttery notes in confectionery and beverages.
  • Ethyl Butyrate: Commonly used for pineapple and tropical fruit profiles.

• Natural Flavors and Essential Oils:

  • Spearmint Oil: Food-grade and cosmetic-grade versions available.
  • Garlic Oil: Concentrated extract for savory formulations.
  • Ginger Oil: Steam-distilled from Zingiber officinale roots.
  • Tangerine Oil: Cold-pressed essential oil for beverages and aromatherapy.

The company provides ingredients in bulk, with customizable purity grades and solvent systems according to client specifications.

Specialization and Core USP

Anhui Chinaherb’s core strength lies in its dual expertise in natural extraction and synthetic cooling agent chemistry. Key value propositions include:

• Proprietary synthesis pathways for WS-series cooling agents
• Traceable supply chain for natural botanical raw materials
• Consistent batch-to-batch quality with GC-MS and HPLC validation
• Technical support for solubility, stability, and formulation in complex matrices

The company’s products are optimized for use across a wide range of pH levels, heat processing conditions, and emulsified systems.

Financial Strength and Market Presence

Although privately owned, Anhui Chinaherb is recognized as a key supplier within China's domestic flavor and fragrance industry and maintains an active export presence. Key indicators include:

• Annual production capacity exceeding 500 tons for cooling agents
• Export markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America
• Participation in major industry trade shows such as:
  • Food Ingredients China (FIC)
  • China Flavor & Fragrance Industry Exhibition
  • CPhI China

The company maintains long-term distribution agreements with regional partners and global flavor houses.

Shipment and Trade Activity

Based on trade records and industry data:

• Exports active to countries including India, USA, Indonesia, Germany, and UAE
• Main exported items: WS-23, Spearmint Oil, Ethyl Butyrate
• Packaging: 1kg aluminum bottles, 25kg HDPE drums, 180kg steel drums
• Custom labeling, documentation, and SDS provided per international norms

Shipments comply with UN packaging and IATA/IMDG transport requirements for flavor chemicals and essential oils.

Target Market

Anhui Chinaherb’s client base spans:

• Food and beverage flavor developers
• E-liquid and vape product manufacturers
• Toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum producers
• Skincare and cosmetic brands
• Industrial aroma chemical distributors

The company supports OEM formulations and custom blending for global flavor houses and private label clients.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

The company operates advanced processing facilities including:

• Fractional distillation and molecular distillation units
• Reactors for synthesis and esterification
• Spray dryers and crystallization systems
• Analytical laboratories equipped with GC, GC-MS, and HPLC instrumentation

Manufacturing adheres to GMP-equivalent cleanliness standards, especially for food-grade and pharma-grade ingredients.

Certifications and Compliance

To support global distribution, Anhui Chinaherb complies with:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• HACCP and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• Halal and Kosher certifications for core products
• FDA registration (for selected food-use ingredients)
• REACH pre-registration for EU export
• Full documentation including TDS, COA, SDS, IFRA compliance where applicable

All products are tested for pesticide residues, solvent levels, and heavy metals in accordance with international safety standards.

Major Achievements and Industry Role

• Among the top 5 domestic producers of WS-23 cooling agent in China
• Developed customized flavor cooling blends for over 120 global clients
• Recognized for excellence in natural mint oil standardization
• Supplied menthol derivative ingredients to leading oral care brands in Asia
• Holds multiple national patents in flavor molecule synthesis

Anhui Chinaherb Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd. continues to push the boundaries of natural and synthetic flavor development by combining traditional Chinese herbal knowledge with cutting-edge flavor chemistry, delivering high-performance solutions to the global flavor and fragrance industry.