MNL GROUP – MAQUI NEW LIFE

What Is Maqui Berry?

An evergreen tree native to the temperate forests of Patagonia, known for its deep purple berries naturally rich in delphinidins — powerful antioxidants that contribute to cellular balance and vitality.

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MAQUI BERRY

A Native Treasure of Patagonia

The Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis) is an evergreen tree that grows wild in the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina. Belonging to the Elaeocarpaceae family, it thrives in the humid valleys and coastal ranges of Patagonia, where abundant rainfall, volcanic soils, and clean air create ideal conditions for its growth.

The Maqui plant can reach up to five meters in height, with small leaves, delicate white-to-pink flowers, and clusters of deep purple berries that ripen between December and March in the Southern Hemisphere.
 
Its growth is closely tied to the native ecosystems of southern Chile, where it contributes to biodiversity and natural soil regeneration.

For centuries, native communities have recognized its value — using its fruits, bark, and leaves for nutritional and medicinal purposes, and honoring the Maqui tree as a symbol of strength, protection, and renewal.
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The Maqui Tree and Its Fruit

The Maqui tree is uniquely adapted to the demanding natural environments of Patagonia, capable of withstanding cold temperatures, strong winds, and variable rainfall — a reflection of the region’s resilience.

Its fruit, small and round with an intense violet color, contains pigments known as anthocyanins, particularly delphinidins, responsible for its powerful antioxidant activity and vibrant hue.

When fully ripe, Maqui berries have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor and have traditionally been used to prepare juices, jams, and natural infusions.
 
Beyond their taste, these berries represent a deep connection between nature and human well-being, embodying the purity and vitality of the Patagonian landscape.
 
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Ecological Importance

Beyond their nutritional value, Maqui trees play an essential role in their native ecosystem. They provide food for local fauna, stabilize soil, and naturally regenerate after environmental disturbances — making them key contributors to Patagonia’s ecological balance.

This natural resilience and adaptability are part of what make Maqui exceptional: a species that mirrors the vitality of the environment it grows in.

Nutritional and Bioactive Profile

Maqui’s remarkable properties come from a complex synergy of bioactive compounds that work together to protect and revitalize cells:

Delphinidins and Anthocyanins

Potent antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and support cellular health.

Polyphenols and Flavonoid

Contribute to cardiovascular protection and inflammatory balance.

Natural Fibers for Wellness

Support immune health and digestive balance for daily wellness.
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SCIENCE. SAFETY. STANDARDIZATION.

From Nature to Innovation

At MNL Group, we bring science and nature together to understand, standardize, and apply the bioactive compounds of Maqui.

Through more than a decade of clinical and pre-clinical research, we’ve identified how delphinidins act at a molecular level to support metabolic health, skin vitality, and inflammatory balance.

Our proprietary standardized extracts — Delphinol®, MaquiBright®, and Futerpenol® — capture these properties for targeted human and animal health applications, ensuring consistency, purity, and traceability from Patagonia to production.

Questions

Learn More About Maqui

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  • Maqui contains exceptionally high levels of delphinidins, a type of anthocyanin with the strongest antioxidant activity in nature. This gives it a deeper purple color and superior antioxidant capacity compared to other berries.
  • They are powerful natural antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress, support metabolic health, and contribute to skin vitality. Maqui is the richest known natural source of delphinidins.
  • It grows wild in the southern regions of Chile, within the Andean valleys of Patagonia — a pristine ecosystem that cannot be replicated anywhere else on Earth.
  • Yes. Maqui grows naturally and is hand-harvested during a short fruiting season. MNL Group ensures sustainable sourcing in partnership with local communities and trusted suppliers.

  • While fresh or dried berries can be used in foods, teas, or natural preparations, most of Maqui’s benefits come from its standardized extracts, which concentrate the fruit’s active compounds for specific applications.

    • For human consumption: MNL’s proprietary ingredients — Delphinol® and Maquibright® — are used in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional beverages, and skincare  supplements.

    • For animal nutrition: Futerpenol™ is a specialized formulation with Maqui extract developed for the aquaculture industry -salmon farming-, where it supports oxidative balance and overall health in fish.

    Each extract is formulated and validated for its intended purpose, ensuring scientific consistency, quality, and traceability from Patagonia to production.

     

  • You can discover supplements and functional foods formulated with MNL’s Maqui extracts through our global network of partners and distributors.

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