Bulk Dried Colocynth Fruit for Research and Industrial Use
ACPFOOD is a colocynth fruit supplier offering bulk dried colocynth fruit for export to qualified laboratories, research institutions, botanical extract developers and permitted industrial processors. The supplied material consists exclusively of Citrullus colocynthis dried fruit and is available as whole or broken fruit according to order requirements.
This restricted botanical material is supplied only for legitimate professional research and permitted industrial use. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, food, dietary supplements, medicines or household remedies.
Restricted-Use and Safety Notice
⚠️ Colocynth is a restricted botanical material containing potent naturally occurring compounds, including cucurbitacins.
This product is supplied exclusively for legitimate research, laboratory analysis, and permitted industrial applications. It is:
- Not intended for human or animal consumption
- Not a food, beverage, dietary supplement, or medicine
- Not intended for household remedies or self-treatment
- Not supplied with dosage, preparation, or therapeutic instructions
- Available only to professional and qualified B2B buyers
Buyers are responsible for confirming the legality of importation, possession, processing, and intended use in the destination country.
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Product Information
- Product name: Dried Colocynth Fruit
- Botanical name: Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Common names: Colocynth, Bitter Apple, Bitter Cucumber, Desert Gourd
- Part supplied: Dried fruit only
- Available forms: Whole dried fruits or broken dried fruit, subject to order requirements
- Origin: Iran
- Product code: FRU-010
- Minimum order quantity: 50 kg
- Supply type: Bulk B2B export
Physical Characteristics
Dried colocynth fruits are generally spherical and may vary naturally in size, colour, surface texture, and internal structure. Their colour typically ranges from pale yellow and beige to light or dark brown, depending on maturity, drying conditions, and harvest batch.
The fruits have an intensely bitter botanical profile. Natural variations in appearance are expected and do not necessarily indicate differences in identity or suitability for the buyer’s intended research or industrial process.
Intended Professional Applications
Dried colocynth fruit may be supplied for controlled professional activities such as:
- Botanical identification and reference collections
- Laboratory and phytochemical analysis
- Research involving cucurbitacins and other bitter constituents
- Controlled extraction and process-development studies
- Academic and institutional botanical research
- Industrial raw-material evaluation
- Research into potential non-food botanical applications
These application areas describe potential fields of professional investigation and do not constitute medical claims, therapeutic recommendations, or confirmation of regulatory approval for any finished product.
Processing and Quality Control
ACPFOOD prepares dried colocynth fruit for bulk export through appropriate handling procedures that may include:
- Cleaning and sorting
- Removal of excessive foreign matter
- Visual inspection
- Separation according to requested form
- Export-appropriate packing
- Batch identification and traceability
Final specifications, tolerances, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria should be agreed upon before order confirmation.
Available Documentation
Depending on the order, destination, and buyer’s requirements, the following documents may be provided or arranged:
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Additional third-party laboratory testing upon agreement
Document availability and testing scope must be confirmed before shipment.
Packaging and Storage
Bulk colocynth fruit can be packed in moisture-resistant inner liners within export-grade outer packaging. Packaging weight and materials can be adjusted according to order quantity, destination requirements, and the selected transport method.
Store the product:
- In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat
- In securely closed and clearly labelled packaging
- Separately from food, animal feed, and consumer products
- Where access is limited to trained or authorised personnel
Export and Delivery
ACPFOOD supplies dried colocynth fruit to international B2B buyers. Delivery terms, routing, documentation, packaging, and freight arrangements are confirmed according to the destination country, order quantity, customs requirements, and current logistical conditions.
Quotations are prepared individually based on the requested form, quantity, specifications, packaging, destination, and Incoterm.
Request a Quotation
To request a quotation, please provide the following information through our product inquiry form:
- Required product form
- Required quantity
- Destination country and city
- Intended research or industrial application
- Required specifications or testing
- Preferred packaging
- Required import or customs documents
Dried colocynth fruit is supplied only for approved professional research and industrial purposes.
