Vitex Fruit Extract Powder

Dried fruit of Vitex agnus-castus is the only plant material behind this vitex extract. The fruit is extracted in water, the soluble fraction is concentrated, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaf, flower and wood are not used, and the whole-fruit powder is a separate product.

The 10:1 ratio carries no flavonoid percentage. The powder is light brown, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. A flavonoid-graded vitex extract is a separate product, and Vitex negundo, a leaf-used relative from Asia, is a different species with its own extract page.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0067 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Chaste Tree, Dry Blends & Premixes, Fruit & Berry, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Vitex agnus-castus Fruit Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Vitex agnus-castus L., a shrub of the mint family, Lamiaceae, found around the Mediterranean and in warm temperate gardens. The part used is the dried ripe fruit, which is a small round drupe about the size of a peppercorn. Leaves, flowers and stems are not added to this vitex fruit extract.

In trade the same fruit goes by the names vitex, chasteberry and chaste tree, and this product is the vitex-named listing. Other species in the genus carry different parts and constituents, so the botanical name in a specification matters more than the common name. Fruit chemistry includes flavonoids, iridoid glycosides and diterpenes, of which the water fraction holds the more polar part.

Vitex Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Vitex Fruit Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried V. agnus-castus fruit	The vitex name is already in the specification
Chaste Tree Extract Powder	Same fruit and ratio, listed under the chaste tree name	A document uses the chaste tree name
Vitex / Chasteberry Extract 1–5% Flavonoids	Extract with a defined flavonoid range	The specification names a flavonoid figure
Vitex (Chasteberry) Powder	Dried, milled whole fruit	Fruit fiber and aromatic oil are wanted

Ten parts of dried vitex fruit stand behind each part of this powder, which is what 10:1 means on the label. It does not say how much flavonoid the powder holds, which is the question only a graded extract can answer, and it does not turn the powder into a replacement for the milled fruit.

The ratio extract suits blends that need vitex identity in a dispersible, low-fiber format. The graded extract is the route for a label that must carry a flavonoid figure, and the milled fruit is the route for fiber and the natural aroma that a water extraction thins out.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Vitex agnus-castus
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Vitex, Chasteberry
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light 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

Multi-Extract Capsule Blends

Capsule blends place vitex extract next to other herb and fruit extracts in one fill. The powder is light beige and relatively fine, so it needs a trial mix to confirm that it does not segregate from coarser components during transfer to the filler.

Film-Coated Tablets

Film-coated tablets use vitex extract as a dry core component. A film coating also masks the vitex bitterness and protects the soluble solids from humid air, which would otherwise soften an uncoated core in storage and transport.

Flavored Powder Sachets

Sachets blend vitex extract with sweetener and a fruit flavor. Berry, citrus and spiced apple notes cover the earthy, slightly peppery taste, and the pale color keeps clear flavors looking natural in the cup. Sachet dose is limited by the bitterness of the vitex extract, which shows first in plain water.

Sweetened Herbal Stick Packs

Stick packs combine the extract with a sweetener and a light carrier. Hot water gives an amber, lightly hazy drink, while cold water needs a short stir because the powder wets slowly without a premix.

Formulation Notes

Vitex extract powder is light brown with a mild herbal aroma and a bitter, slightly peppery taste. In water it forms a pale amber, slightly turbid liquid. The aromatic oil of the raw fruit is mostly absent after extraction, so flavor in the finished product comes from added flavors, not from the vitex itself.

Disperse the powder in part of the base before the main mix to avoid lumps, since the soluble solids wet unevenly when dumped into cold liquid. The extract attracts moisture and cakes in an open pack. After opening, press out the air, reseal the liner and store the drum in a cool, dry area away from sunlight. Vitex extract powder also picks up odors, so it is stored apart from strongly scented flavors. A short trial in the final blend confirms that the vitex bitterness is acceptable at the planned dose.

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.