
CHOOSING THE BOTANICAL

WE FIND THE RIGHT BOTANICAL
WITH DNA AND PHYTONUTRIENTS FINGERPRINTING
Even if it is the same botanical, the phytonutrients vary from species. Therefore, we identify the right botanical with DNA analysis and chromatography. This is what we called “phytonutrients fingerprinting”.
Choose the botanical


Identify species
“DNA Analysis” Analyze the kind and amount of phytonutrients
“Chromatography” 

Phytonutrients fingerprinting

Phytonutrients fingerprinted botanicals
in our functional target library lead us to the best and safest ingredients.
Collected fingerprints will be stored in our functional target library.
Research scientists will choose the best and safest ingredients for appropriate products.

Functional Target Library (FTL)
Over 1,300 phytonutrients fingerprinted botanicals
Created base on the kind and amount of the phytonutrients and include efficacy and safety information.

Note: Functional Target Library is also used for Artistry and G&H products. There are around 1,300 phytonutrients fingerprinted botanicals in the library (as of August 2018).

SELECTING THE SEED

WE SEARCH FOR THE BEST
KIND OF SEEDS FOR OUR PHYTONUTRIENTS
We have set up a seed research facility
to identify which kinds of seeds are rich in phytonutrients.
Researching Seed Kind
Phytonutrients Content
x
Production Quantity These two factors will
bring the most effective kinds 
Researching seed kind: Rancho El Petacal Farm, Mexico

Selecting certified and safe seeds
that rich in phytonutrients with birth certificate
All of our plants have their own birth certificates


Origin record

Test result record

Batch and history record


Purity

Germination Rate

Nutritional Value

Found/Unfound Contamination


Origin record

Test result record

Purity

Germination Rate

Nutritional Value

Found/Unfound Contamination

Batch and history record


CHOOSING THE FARM

WE EXPLOIT FARMS THAT
ARE SUITABLE FOR GROWING OUR INGREDIENTS
We grow our plants at 4 organic farms
and NutriCert™ farms.
4 Organic Farms


Trout Lake West
(Washington, U.S.) 
Trout Lake East
(Washington, U.S.) 

Ubajara
(State of Ceará, Brazil) 

Rancho El Petacal Farm
(Jalisco, Mexico) 
Note: Major ingredients are grown at the above 4 organic farms.
Our phytonutrients are from
the best organic farms around the world

Total area of farms that is
owned by Nutrilite™ is
around2,400hectare
(around 6,000 acres) 
127 times
of Victoria Park
of Victoria Park

GROWING

PLANTING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES USING ORGANIC WAYS
TO ENSURE RICH IN PHYTONUTRIENTS
Anthocyanin

Normal Farming<Organic Farming
Flavonol
Example: Quercetin

Normal Farming<Organic Farming
Flavonoids
Example: Hesperidin

Normal Farming<Organic Farming
Note: According to British Journal of Nutrition (2014), 112, 794‒811; this is a statistical average value obtained after a thorough review of 343 research theories on the nutritional value of organic and inorganic crops. The data is not taken from actual crops but from public source of information. The research findings did not include data conducted with Nutrilite™ crops.
Natural pests control without
the use of synthetic chemical pesticides
Use of chamomile and garlic, etc.
Natural Agrochemicals

Predation of pests by ladybugs, etc.
Achieve Pest Control

Predation by falcons and owls, etc.
Achieving Hazardous Biological Control

We use earthworm compost to revitalize the soil
Feeding earthworms* in the soil with the original plant concentrate

Earthworm dung is rich in organic substances which can revitalize the soil

The fertile soil is screened to make a liquid fertilizer for spraying on the soil

Note: Concentrate cannot be used in the product or without any leftover.
To ensure the soil is rich in nutrients
Weeding carefully
To prevent weeds from absorbing plant nutrients
Check every hour after sprouting to remove weeds
Careful attention during germination to ensure the best nutrition level of the plant

Install GPS tractor to improve weeding efficiency
Precise control with satellite positioning
* Adopting advanced waste control system to greatly reduce exhaust emissions

Removes 99% of weeds without the use of herbicides

HARVESTING

WHEN OUR PLANTS ARE AT THEIR HIGHEST NUTRITIONAL VALUE,
WE ARE THERE, READY TO HARVEST
WE ARE THERE, READY TO HARVEST
Take acerola cherry as an example,
when the fruit is in green, it achieves to the highest amount of nutritional value.

Comparison of Nutritional Value in the Harvest Season


Red, after maturity

Green, before maturity
Vitamin C: mg (per 100ml of fruit juice) / polyphenol: gallic acid equivalent (per 100g of fresh fruit)
Note: According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2012, published by Luciana De Siqueira Oliveira, Carlos Farley Herbster Moura, Edy Sousa De Brito, Rosa Virginia Soares Mamede, and Maria Raquel Alcantara Miranda regarding Antioxidant Metabolism during Fruit Development of Different Acerola (Malpighia emarginata D.C) Clones)
We move plants from field to on-site dryers immediately
to ensure the highest nutrient levels
Drying within 20 minutes after harvesting,
from the moment the fruit is harvested, the nutritional value starts to lose.
Dryer


Note: Nutrilite™'s own organic farms and Nutricert™ farms use dryers to dehydrate and dry fresh fruits, herbs, plants and stems, and other less stable plant materials.

EXTRACTING

EXCLUSIVE EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY TO EXTRACT THE HUSKS AND SEEDS WITH THE HIGHEST PHYTONUTRIENTS CONTENT,
RETAINING THE BEST NUTRIENTS OF THE CROPS

Note: It is not possible under all circumstances to concentrate the entire plant, including the husks and seeds. We will only identify and use the best parts with the highest nutritional value.
Exclusive extraction technology to extract phytonutrients
1


Dehydrate and dry the crop
2

Grind
3


Extract the best parts and separate them from fiber
4


Make concentrates
5
Remove water to make concentrates
Spray Drying
Spray the concentrate on a hot metal plate to remove water instantly

Refractive Window Drying*
Retain nutrients that will be lost by heat New technology
Pour the concentrate on a metal plate
using hot water circulation

Remove water sequentially

MANUFACTURING

QUALITY ASSURANCE IS CRITICAL
BEFORE THE PRODUCT IS COMPLETED
In terms of quality control, we use GMP* standards to ensure the integrity of nutrients and avoid product differences, pollution and foreign bodies. Nutrilite™ complies with the cGMP* standards required by the United States and implements a consistent production process and quality control.



* refers to "Good Manufacturing Practice": American Standard, preceded by the letter "c", which represents the test method, etc., meets the latest requirements.
Meets stringent U.S. standards, with additional quality control measures
To provide consumers with the safest nutritional supplements
Nutrilite™’s unique quality control system also complies


With the cGMP standards of U.S. cGMP Supplements Regulation
815pages of regulation content


cGMP Supplements + additional quality control measures
Nutrilite™’s Unique Quality Control System
815pages of regulation content
* Source: Global Nutrition Group (GNG)
Note: The number of stars and images indicate the comparison between Nutrilite™’s quality control standards and U.S.’ cGMP standards. Overview of U.S.’ cGMP Standards and Nutrilite™’s Unique Quality Control Measures
Amway Standard
Check to ensure radiation sterilization *1

Amway Standard
X-ray foreign object detector *2

Strictly Control Every Detail
Ingredients
500,000
times
per year
Raw Materials
500,000
times
per year
* 1 Check all materials and ingredients used have been sterilized by radiation
* 2 X-ray foreign object detector is only used for specific products, including DOUBLE X and premium protein products, but not all products are covered

PACKAGING

WE ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF QUALITY PHYTONUTRIENTS
IN ANY SITUATION
We implement shock-proof test and temperature test
for our packages more than 30,000 times each year.
Shock-proof Test

Temperature Test


YOU

NUTRILITE™ ADHERES TO THE QUALITY OF PHYTONUTRIENTS WITH RECORDS
THAT CAN BE TRACED BACK TO THE SEED STAGE (TRACEABILITY)

Choosing the botanical

Selecting the seed

Choosing the farm

Growing

Harvesting

Extracting

Manufacturing and quality assurance

Packaging

The best phytonutrients for you

Nutrilite™ is the world’s #1 selling vitamin and dietary supplement brand*
Nutrilite™ is the only global vitamin and dietary supplement brand to grow, harvest, and process plants on their own certified organic farms
*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, World GBN, Retail Value RSP, % breakdown, 2020.