Astragalus Root Extract Powder

Roots of Astragalus membranaceus, the species behind huang qi in traditional herbal use, are the raw material for this astragalus root extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root fraction of Astragalus membranaceus, and the liquor is dried to a brown powder.

This 10:1 ratio extract of astragalus root carries no polysaccharide or astragaloside percentage figure. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The two standardized extracts and the plain root powder of the same species are separate products with their own specifications.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0016 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Astragalus, Bars & Bakery, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Astragalus Root Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Astragalus membranaceus, a perennial legume native to northern China, Mongolia and neighboring regions. The part used is the dried root, a long, yellowish, fibrous taproot. Aerial parts, seeds and leaves are not included in this astragalus root extract. The huang qi root of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is defined as the root of A. membranaceus or of its variety mongholicus, and both are traded under the same name. The specification groups the part as Root & Rhizome, but for astragalus the material is the taproot. Traditional use is a water decoction of the sliced dried root, which is the route this water extract follows.

Take care with the genus name.

The root holds cycloartane-type saponins known as astragalosides, polysaccharides, and isoflavonoids such as calycosin and formononetin.

Astragalus Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Astragalus Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried A. membranaceus root	A dispersible whole-root extract without a marker is wanted
Astragalus Extract 20–50% Polysaccharides	Standardized extract with a defined polysaccharide range	The specification names a polysaccharide figure
Astragalus Root Extract 5–20% Astragaloside IV	Standardized extract with a defined astragaloside IV range	A saponin marker defines the product
Astragalus Root Powder	Dried, milled root with no extraction	Whole-root fiber and bulk are acceptable

A 10:1 figure on an astragalus root extract says how much root went into the powder, not how much polysaccharide or astragaloside is in it. Two lots at 10:1 can still differ in both, because root age and extraction conditions change the soluble fraction.

The two standardized extracts each name a marker: a polysaccharide range in one and an astragaloside IV range in the other. The ratio extract fits tea powders and blends that need huang qi identity without a marker on the label, while the root powder is the whole-root choice where fiber is acceptable.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Astragalus membranaceus
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Astragalus, Huang Qi
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Moisture-Managed Tablets

Polysaccharide-rich astragalus root extract takes up moisture, and in a compact that can soften the tablet. A dry binder and a film coat help, and hardness should be tested again after several weeks of storage in the final bottle. A desiccant in the pack protects tablets that already left the line.

Herbal Tea-Style Drink Powders

Instant herbal drink powders use the extract for a mildly sweet, earthy taste that sits with ginger, jujube and goji-style flavors. The brown color is natural in these formats, and the powder dissolves quickly in hot water.

Root-Blend Sachets

Single-serve sachets pair astragalus with other root extracts in pre-blended mixes. A light-brown tint fits warm-toned bases, and little added sweetener is needed because the root itself carries a sweetish note. Matching particle sizes across the root extracts keeps each sachet uniform.

Binder-Friendly Bars

In bars and bites, the sticky, sugar-rich astragalus powder adds a little cohesion to the dry mix before syrup goes in. It also draws moisture, so humidity on the bar line should be controlled and open drums resealed between shifts.

Formulation Notes

The powder is brown with a sweet, beany, root-like aroma and a mild sweet taste with little bitterness. In water it dissolves or disperses to a light brown, slightly hazy liquid. The polysaccharide fraction is hygroscopic, so the powder takes up moisture quickly and can cake in an open container or a humid room.

When blending, premix the astragalus root extract with part of the carrier before charging the main mixer, and screen out soft agglomerates. If the powder feels tacky, a glidant improves flow in capsule filling. For beverages, dissolve it in a small volume of warm water first, then dilute, and filter if clarity matters.

Close a part-used container tightly after each scoop. A powder that has begun to cake in the liner, or has turned darker and stickier, shows that room air has reached it.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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