Urban Ice Botanicals is a reliable and reputable supplier of premium kratom capsules and powder. We use advanced tools and rigorous processes to ensure our customers receive only the cleanest and purest kratom products. We adhere to best practices, conduct stringent quality checks, and use state-of-the-art equipment in every step of production.
In addition to our internal quality systems, we send every batch of kratom powder and kratom capsules to independent, third-party laboratories for testing. We follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) as outlined by the American Kratom Association (AKA) to ensure complete transparency and safety. While these controls are demanding, we go further—our goal is to deliver kratom that is as potent, clean, and consistent as possible, right from our cGMP-certified facility.
Because kratom grows outdoors naturally, it’s essential to ensure the leaves are healthy before processing them into powder or capsules. That’s why Urban Ice Botanicals has invested heavily in a multi-tiered kratom treatment process. From the moment we acquire raw material, every batch enters careful screening. One key step in that process is pasteurization—an under-appreciated but crucial method in kratom quality control.
What Is Pasteurization?
Pasteurization refers to a controlled-heat process pioneered by French scientist Louis Pasteur in the 1860s. He demonstrated that applying a specific temperature for a set period could prevent spoilage in beverages like wine and beer. Shortly thereafter, the method was applied to dairy, where heat in the 135-150 °F range eliminated many harmful pathogens, such as Tuberculosis-causing bacteria. Today, pasteurization is standard across many industries—including kratom processing—because of its public health benefits.
How Pasteurization Works for Kratom
At its core, pasteurization uses heat to inactivate bacteria and other microbes by disrupting the enzymes they rely on for survival. Most bacteria function best between about 40 °F and 140 °F. When kratom is heated above this range, the microbial enzymes denature, and the bacteria become inactive. This is why cooking food or boiling water helps make them safer to consume—and the same principle applies to kratom powder.
Thermal Heat Treatment vs. UV Light
Some methods attempt sterilization using UV light, but when dealing with dense, bulk powders like kratom, UV light falls short. UV radiation typically affects only the surface of a powder bed. To fully sterilize a large bag of kratom with UV would require prolonged agitation and exposure—an impractical approach. By contrast, thermal heat treatment penetrates uniformly, ensuring the entire batch is treated. It is measurable, consistent, and reliable—making it our preferred method for reducing microbial load in kratom.
Preserving the Alkaloids in Kratom
While it’s well known that heat kills pathogens, excessive heat can also degrade critical alkaloids in the kratom plant—specifically mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which are responsible for many of kratom’s effects. At Urban Ice Botanicals, our four-step pasteurization process is designed to eliminate microbes without compromising those key phytochemicals. We use precision ovens and monitor temperature closely to avoid burning the kratom powder, which would negatively affect its color, aroma, and taste.
Commitment to Quality
Quality isn’t just a buzzword for us—it’s a commitment. Urban Ice Botanicals adheres to rigorous multi-stage screening and pasteurization protocols so that every kratom capsule or kratom powder you buy is as contaminant-free as possible. Our proven processes and high standards have earned us the trust of new and returning customers who know they can depend on us.
If you’re shopping for kratom online and want a brand that prioritizes safety, purity, and transparency, Urban Ice Botanicals is your partner in responsible kratom sourcing.
