Dendrobium Extract Powder

Stems of Dendrobium officinale, the iron-skin orchid of Chinese herbal trade, are the raw material for this dendrobium extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble stem fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light yellow powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaves, flowers and roots are left out.

The 10:1 ratio carries no polysaccharide percentage. The powder is light yellow, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. The plain stem powder and the polysaccharide powder are separate products, and other Dendrobium orchids are different raw materials.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0086 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bark & Stem, Dendrobium, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Dendrobium officinale Stem Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo, an epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae. The part used is the dried stem, which is slender, jointed and covered by a thin outer skin. Leaves, flowers and roots are not added to this dendrobium extract.

Dendrobium is a very large genus, and species such as Dendrobium nobile carry different alkaloid profiles and appearance. A specification that gives only the genus name cannot identify the stem. D. officinale stems contain mucilaginous glucomannan-type polysaccharides, together with bibenzyls and small amounts of alkaloids, so a hot-water extract turns gummy and viscous as it concentrates.

Dendrobium Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Dendrobium Stem Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried D. officinale stem	A dispersible stem extract without a marker is wanted
Dendrobium Stem Powder	Dried, milled whole stem	Stem fiber and bulk are wanted
Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharide Powder	Polysaccharide-defined ingredient	A polysaccharide figure is required on the label

Dendrobium stems are counted ten to one against the finished powder, and that is the entire meaning of 10:1. It gives no polysaccharide figure, which is what the polysaccharide ingredient is defined by, and the two should not be compared on content.

The ratio extract suits blends that need dendrobium stem identity in a dispersible form with mild color. The milled stem brings fiber and a coarse texture, and the polysaccharide powder is the choice when a defined polysaccharide content must appear on the label.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Dendrobium officinale
Plant Part	Bark & Stem
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Dendrobium, Iron-Skin Dendrobium
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

Viscous Drink Powders

Drink powders use dendrobium extract for a faintly thickened, smooth mouthfeel. The mucilage swells in water, which gives body but can make a cold drink slightly slippery, so the dose is set against viscosity as well as taste. Stirring in warm water speeds dispersion.

Capsule Blends

Capsule blends place the extract with other root and stem extracts. The mucilage makes the powder pick up moisture and cling to hoppers, so a flow aid is considered and the filling room is kept dry. A trial run confirms fill weight.

Light-Colored Stick Packs

Single-serve sticks pair dendrobium extract with sweetener and a pale carrier. Because the powder is light yellow, it keeps clear and citrus flavors looking clean. A moisture-barrier film matters because mucilage-rich powder softens in humid storage.

Soft Chew Premixes

Chew premixes take the extract once the cooked base has cooled. The mucilage adds a soft body to the chew, and the light color suits honey, pear or white-tea flavors. Gentle mixing avoids lumps while the gum-like fraction hydrates.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a faint, sweetish herbal aroma and a mild, slightly gummy taste. In water it disperses to a pale, lightly viscous liquid. Because mucilage hydrates slowly, the first stir leaves lumps that smooth out after a few minutes, so a premix with sugar speeds wetting.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the main blend to prevent sticky clumps. Mucilage swells with any moisture it meets, so an open pack turns into a gel-like crust. Reclose a used drum by pressing the liner flat over the powder and keeping it on a dry shelf.

A viscosity check of the finished drink at the planned dose is part of the first trial, since mucilage thickens a beverage more than most light-colored extracts do. Sensory checks should be done warm and cold, since dendrobium extract tastes smoother and thicker in a warm cup, while a cold cup shows more grainy residue if the mucilage was not fully hydrated before drinking.

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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