From field to concentrate:
five steps of precision
Every Maia Botánicas batch follows the same rigorous process: from cooperative selection to final microbiological analysis. Full traceability, guaranteed quality.
Five steps of precision
Origin Sourcing
We purchase directly from small producer cooperatives in the department of Magdalena. No intermediaries, no broken cold chains. Fruits arrive at our facility within 24 hours of harvest, preserving the aromatic and enzymatic integrity of each tropical variety.
Selection & Sorting
All incoming fruit goes through sensory and technical selection. We classify by ripeness, sugar content (fresh fruit Brix), and sanitary condition. Cosmetically rejected fruit with optimal sensory quality — the heart of our upcycling model — is processed alongside prime-grade fruit, ensuring a consistent flavor profile.
Extraction
We use cold-press extraction assisted with enzymatic treatment. The enzymatic process breaks down fruit pectin and cellulose, releasing a higher proportion of aromatic compounds and increasing extraction yield without heat, preserving the delicate flavor profiles of fruits like lulo and gulupa.
Ultra-filtration Clarification
Maia Botánicas' core technical differentiator. Our concentrates go through an ultra-filtration process that eliminates particles, turbidity, and residual pectins without altering the flavor profile. The result: a crystal-clear concentrate, compatible with carbonation, keg dispensing, and technical applications where visual transparency is critical.
Quality Control
Every batch is laboratory-analyzed before release for dispatch. Final Brix measurement (minimum 65°), complete microbiological analysis, comparative sensory evaluation against reference batch, and export parameter verification. Only batches meeting all criteria are packaged and labeled with batch number and production date.
Guaranteed
quality parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Method | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees Brix | ≥ 65° | ≥ 65° | Digital refractometer | ✓ Garantizado | ✓ Guaranteed |
| pH | 2.8 – 3.8 | 2.8 – 3.8 | Calibrated pH meter | ✓ Controlado | ✓ Controlled |
| Turbidity | < 5 NTU | < 5 NTU | Turbidimeter | ✓ Cristal claro | ✓ Crystal clear |
| Aerobic plate count | < 100 UFC/g | < 100 CFU/g | Standard microbiology | ✓ Verificado | ✓ Verified |
| Total coliforms | < 3 NMP/g | < 3 MPN/g | MPN / Petrifilm | ✓ Verificado | ✓ Verified |
| Yeasts & molds | < 50 UFC/g | < 50 CFU/g | Rose Bengal agar | ✓ Verificado | ✓ Verified |
| Additives / Artificials | Ninguno | None | Formula declaration | ✓ 100% natural | ✓ 100% natural |
Want the complete technical specifications?
We send technical data sheets, lab analyses, and certificates of analysis (COA) to qualified buyers.