Green tea has been known for its benefits for centuries, and in recent years, interest in green tea extracts has increased significantly. In particular, demand for green tea extracts with high concentrations of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is growing. As a manufacturer of high-quality green tea extracts, we are repeatedly asked by our customers: "Why aren't your tigovit green tea capsules certified organic?" In this article, we would like to discuss what organic certification is all about. What quality criteria do we apply at tigovit? Why is organic certification not always synonymous with the highest quality?

What does “organic certified” actually mean?

Organic certification is awarded to products that meet certain criteria established by national and international organizations. These criteria primarily relate to the cultivation and processing of raw materials. For food, this means that they must be grown without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified seeds. Further processing of the products must also follow strict standards to ensure that no unauthorized additives are used. In the EU, organic certification is regulated by the EU Organic Regulation. Products bearing the organic label must contain at least 95% organically grown ingredients. The remaining 5% may only consist of strictly regulated exceptions. The goal of organic certification is to offer consumers a product that has been produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

Our quality criteria at tigovit

At tigovit, the quality of our products is our top priority. Our focus is on offering our customers the best of nature, supported by scientific research and state-of-the-art technology. Our green tea capsules contain a highly concentrated green tea extract with a particularly high content of EGCG, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, the most scientifically researched of all catechins. This highly concentrated green tea extract, standardized to 60% EGCG, is embedded in a second green tea extract. This contains the broad, natural spectrum of all polyphenols and plant compounds, providing the best of both worlds. Our green tea extracts are also all decaffeinated. The cultivation of the green tea plants we use is certified organic according to EU guidelines and is regularly monitored. Each batch of our product is tested in independent laboratories for possible contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, aluminum, and other harmful substances. This ensures that our products are not only safe but also of the highest quality. We make these laboratory results available transparently on our website, so every customer has the opportunity to see for themselves the purity and quality of our products. Furthermore, our team consists of experts who regularly visit the tea-growing regions and personally inspect the conditions on-site. Our founder, Tanja Hohenester, makes it a point to regularly visit the plantations from which we source our green tea. This ensures that the cultivation practices meet our high standards and that the quality of our raw materials remains consistent.

Why organic doesn't automatically mean top quality

There is a widespread misconception that organic products automatically offer the highest quality on the market. While organic certification does indeed ensure that certain ecological standards are met, it does not necessarily mean that the final product offers the best qualities for the consumer. A key point at tigovit is the decision to use a green tea extract with a particularly high EGCG concentration of 60%. EGCG is the main active ingredient in green tea, which is said to have numerous health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and possibly anti-cancer properties. To achieve such a high concentration, it is necessary to process the green tea extract in a complex manner that goes beyond what would be possible in a conventional, organic-certified process.

Why can't EGCG be certified organic?

A crucial reason why The reason tigovit green tea capsules are not certified organic lies in the EGCG concentration. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has clear guidelines for organic certification, and a green tea extract with such a high EGCG concentration as ours does not meet the requirements for organic certification. Pure EGCG in the form found in our capsules is no longer a natural product. Rather, it is a highly concentrated extract obtained through special processes to achieve maximum effectiveness. Such extracts cannot be declared "organic" because they exceed what is considered a natural and untreated substance. The EFSA has clarified that such highly concentrated extracts that have been isolated and processed cannot be certified as organic products.

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Transparency and trust

Another important aspect of our work at tigovit is transparency. We firmly believe that trust is the foundation of every customer relationship. Therefore, we not only offer high-quality products, but also disclose how these products are manufactured. The laboratory test results of each production batch are available to all customers on our website. This transparency allows our customers to make an informed decision and be confident that they are purchasing a product that is not only safe and effective, but also of the highest quality.

Over a decade of experience

tigovit has been on the market for over ten years, and during this time we have built a reputation for quality and trust. We are proud to offer a product that impresses with its effectiveness and purity, even if it is not certified organic. Our years of experience have shown us that it is important to think outside the box and seek the best solutions, even if they don't meet current standards.

Conclusion

The decision not to have our green tea capsules certified organic was not an easy one, but it was a well-considered one. At tigovit, we value the highest quality and bioavailability, which we achieve through the use of a highly concentrated green tea extract with 60% EGCG and the combination with the natural active ingredients vitamin C and piperine from the black pepper extract Bioperine®. Even though this means that our product does not carry organic certification, we can still assure our customers that they are receiving a product that has been rigorously tested for purity and quality and meets the highest standards. The health and satisfaction of our customers are our top priority. We invite you to experience the quality of our green tea capsules for yourself and review the results of our laboratory tests. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to offering you the best possible products to support you on your path to greater well-being.