Ginkgo Seed Extract Powder

Kernels from the plum-like seeds of Ginkgo biloba are the starting material for this ginkgo seed extract, and they are not the same ingredient as the better-known ginkgo leaf. Ethanol extraction concentrates the kernel fraction, and the extract is dried to a light yellow powder.

Marked by a 10:1 ratio and no marker value, this kernel extract is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The leaf extract, the standardized leaf grade and the leaf powder are separate products from a different plant part with different chemistry.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0045 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Ethanol Extracted, Ginkgo, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible

Ginkgo Seed Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Ginkgo biloba L., a deciduous tree of the family Ginkgoaceae, and the part used is the seed kernel, known in Chinese as bai guo and in Japanese as ginnan. A ginkgo seed has a fleshy outer coat, a hard shell, a papery inner skin and the kernel inside; the coat is removed and the shell cracked to free the kernel. Leaves and the fleshy outer coat are not included in this ginkgo seed extract.

Part confusion is the main risk. Leaf extracts far outnumber seed extracts among ginkgo ingredients and are defined by flavone glycosides and terpene lactones. The kernel is a different tissue, mostly starch and protein with little fat, so leaf-style markers do not describe it. A document that says only “ginkgo extract” leaves the part open, which is why leaf and seed material are never interchanged.

Ginkgo seeds also call for care.

Ginkgo Seed Extract vs Leaf Products

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Ginkgo Seed Extract	Ethanol-extracted, concentrated and dried G. biloba kernel	A seed-based extract is the brief
Ginkgo Biloba Extract Powder	Extract of the leaf rather than the seed	A leaf-based extract is wanted
Ginkgo Biloba Extract 24% Flavone Glycosides + 6% Terpene Lactones	Standardized leaf extract with two defined markers	The specification names leaf markers
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Powder	Dried, milled leaf with no extraction	Whole-leaf fiber and bulk are acceptable

The 10:1 here describes how far the kernels were concentrated. It says nothing about leaf-type markers, and the kernel extract is not built around flavone glycosides or terpene lactones.

Every other row in the table is leaf material, so the choice among them is a choice of plant part. The leaf extract named first lists this seed extract in its own comparison in the same way, so the two products can be read side by side, and they are not combined or swapped on a specification without a reason written into it.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Ginkgo biloba
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Ginkgo Seed, Ginkgo Nut
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow 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

Kernel Extract Capsule Fills

The light yellow tint is subtle through clear shells, so opaque shells are optional. A flow check on each lot shows whether the powder bridges, and desiccant in the bottle limits moisture pickup. Lines that also run ginkgo leaf extract need a full clean-down between the two parts.

Traditional-Style Herbal Tablets

Tablets of ginkgo seed extract suit traditional-style formulas that name the kernel. A film coat covers any bitter or off-note, and because the extract takes up moisture, hardness and disintegration are tested after a few weeks of storage.

East Asian Style Drink Sachets

Sachets pair the extract with lotus seed, jujube or barley-type flavors common in East Asian drinks. The powder disperses in hot water to a pale yellow, slightly hazy liquid, and a little sweetener rounds off any faint bitterness.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a faint, nutty aroma and a mildly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a pale yellow, lightly hazy liquid. Because starch, the main kernel component, stays out of an ethanol extract, expect a small-volume solid rather than a bulky flour-like powder.

Fold the extract into a portion of the filler and sieve out soft agglomerates before filling; a pinch of glidant helps if the powder bridges at the hopper outlet. A small-volume kernel extract also blends more evenly when it is added to the filler in two or three portions rather than all at once.

Keep the seed extract strictly separate from ginkgo leaf materials in storage and on the production line, with separate scoops, sieves and labels, so that the two parts cannot be confused. Reseal the liner after every use and keep the label legible, because an opened container is where part mix-ups happen.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.