Lotus Leaf Extract Powder

Leaves of Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus, give this lotus leaf extract its identity. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried to a green powder at a 10:1 ratio. Seeds, plumules, rhizomes and flowers are separate lotus raw materials and are not used here.

The 10:1 ratio carries no nuciferine percentage. The powder is green, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. A nuciferine-graded lotus leaf extract and the plain leaf powder are separate products, and the seed and plumule extracts come from other parts of the plant.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0112 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Lotus, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Nelumbo nucifera Leaf Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., an aquatic perennial of the lotus family, Nelumbonaceae, with large round, water-repellent leaves held above the water on long stalks. The part used is the dried leaf. Seeds, embryos, flowers and rhizomes are not added to this lotus leaf extract.

The lotus plant supplies at least five distinct raw materials, and each has its own chemistry: leaf, seed kernel, green plumule, flower and rhizome. A specification that says only “lotus” does not say which. The leaf carries aporphine alkaloids, of which nuciferine is the best known, together with flavonol glycosides such as quercetin derivatives and hyperoside, and water extraction retains the polar glycosides in the powder.

Lotus Leaf vs Powder & Standardized

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Lotus Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried N. nucifera leaf	A dispersible leaf extract without a marker is wanted
Lotus Leaf Extract 1–5% Nuciferine	Extract with a defined nuciferine range	The specification names a nuciferine figure
Lotus Leaf Powder	Dried, milled leaf	Leaf fiber and bulk are wanted
Lotus Seed Extract Powder	10:1 water extract of the seed	Seed, not leaf, is the required source

Lotus leaf is used at ten parts per part of powder, which is what 10:1 means on the label. It gives no nuciferine figure, so a label that must declare one needs the graded extract.

The ratio extract suits tea-style mixes and capsule blends that want lotus leaf identity in a dispersible, green-toned form. The milled leaf gives fiber and a deeper green, and the seed extract comes from a different, starchy raw material.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Nelumbo nucifera
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lotus Leaf, Sacred Lotus
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 Tea-Style Sticks

Tea-style sticks use lotus leaf extract as a dissolvable alternative to steeped leaf. The cup is pale green to amber with a clean, slightly bitter, herbal taste. Lemon, mint and jasmine-style flavors suit it, and a small sweetener dose rounds the finish.

Herbal Capsule Fills

Capsule fills combine the extract with other leaf extracts in a green blend. The powder is fine and light, so it can dust and static-cling, and a flow aid is considered. A trial run confirms fill weight, and enclosed transfer reduces loss.

Film-Coated Tablets

Film-coated tablets hold the extract in a dry green-brown core. The coating hides the core color and protects the soluble solids from moisture, which would otherwise soften the tablet. Hardness is checked after storage at raised humidity.

Light Gummy and Chew Mixes

Gummy and chew mixes accept the extract once the cooked base has cooled. The green-brown tint suits green apple, kiwi and matcha-style flavors, and acid is added after the extract has been dispersed to keep the color from turning olive.

Formulation Notes

The powder is green with a mild, grassy aroma and a slightly bitter, astringent taste. In water it disperses to a green to amber liquid that darkens slowly on standing. Chlorophyll-related pigments turn olive in acid and under heat, so a pH check and short hot holds keep the color presentable.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the final blend to avoid green specks and lumps. Flavonol glycosides react with iron, so stainless equipment is used. Aporphine alkaloids are more soluble in acid, so beverage trials include a clarity check across the intended pH.

Close a used drum with the liner pressed down and the carton lid on. A leaf extract like this one fades in strong light, so the outer carton stays on the drum between uses. A color check after a week under light is worth running, because lotus leaf extract holds its green best in opaque packs and drifts toward brown in clear pouches placed under shop lighting.

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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