Nettle Leaf Extract Powder

Stinging nettle leaves from Urtica dioica are the single plant part behind this nettle leaf extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried to a green 10:1 powder. Root, stem and seed are left out, and drying removes the stinging hairs’ effect.

The 10:1 ratio carries no sterol or flavonoid percentage. The powder is green, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. The nettle root extract, the sitosterol-graded root extract and the plain leaf powder are separate products, and the leaf is a different raw material from the root.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0080 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Stinging Nettle, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Urtica dioica Leaf Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Urtica dioica L., the stinging nettle of the nettle family, Urticaceae. The part used is the dried leaf, harvested from the aerial plant. Roots, stems and seeds are not added to this nettle leaf extract.

Nettle root and nettle leaf are traded as separate raw materials with different chemistry, so a specification that says only “nettle” does not fix the part. The leaf carries chlorophyll, flavonol glycosides such as rutin, phenolic acids and a high share of minerals in the ash. The stinging hairs lose their effect once the leaf is dried or heated, which is why nettle is handled safely as a powder.

Nettle Extract vs Powder & Standardized

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Nettle Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried U. dioica leaf	A dispersible leaf extract without a marker is wanted
Nettle Root Extract Powder	10:1 water extract of the root	Root, not leaf, is the required source
Stinging Nettle Root Extract 1% Beta-Sitosterol	Root extract with a defined sitosterol figure	The specification names a sterol figure
Stinging Nettle Leaf Powder	Dried, milled leaf	Leaf fiber and whole-leaf color are wanted

A nettle leaf extract carries 10:1 because ten parts of dried leaf are used per part of powder. It gives no sterol or flavonoid figure, and the graded product listed here is a root extract, not a leaf extract with a number added.

A buyer who wants the root should choose the root extract, and one who needs a sitosterol figure should choose the graded root grade. The leaf extract suits green tea-style powders and capsule blends that want nettle leaf identity in a dispersible form, while the milled leaf brings fiber and a deeper green.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Urtica dioica
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Stinging Nettle, Nettle Leaf
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Green 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

Green Herbal Tea Sticks

Instant sticks use nettle leaf extract as a dissolvable alternative to steeped leaf. The cup is pale green to amber with a mild, hay-like taste. Lemon, mint or apple flavors suit it best, because stronger flavors hide the quiet leaf character.

Mixed-Greens Capsule Blends

Capsule blends combine nettle leaf extract with other leaf and vegetable extracts. The green powder is light and picks up moisture, so humidity at the filling station is kept low. A trial run shows whether fill weight holds steady across a shift.

Tablet Cores for Herbal Blends

Tablet cores use the extract with binders chosen for compressibility. The mineral content of the leaf shows as ash, which makes the powder slightly gritty on the tongue, so chewable formats are tested for mouthfeel as well as hardness.

Green Drink Powders

Drink powders carry nettle leaf extract with fruit or vegetable powders. The extract adds a green tint without the fibrous particles of milled leaf, and it is dosed with sweetener and acid late in the mix so that the green does not turn olive.

Formulation Notes

The powder is green with a mild grassy, hay-like aroma and a slightly bitter, vegetal taste. In water it disperses to a green to amber liquid that browns as it stands. Heat, acid and light turn the green toward olive, so the extract is added late and packs are kept out of strong light.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the main blend to prevent lumps and green streaks. The soluble solids attract moisture, and the powder cakes in an open pack. After use, close the drum with the liner pressed flat and keep it in a cool, dry room.

Because the leaf is rich in minerals, tannin-like phenolics can react with iron fittings, and stainless equipment is preferred. A pH check of the finished beverage confirms how stable the green will be in storage.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

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.