Lotus Seed Extract Powder

Kernels of Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus, are the raw material for this lotus seed extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble kernel fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light yellow powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaves, flowers, rhizomes and the bitter green embryo are not used.

The 10:1 ratio carries no marker percentage. The powder is light yellow, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. The milled lotus seed powder, the leaf extract and the plumule extract are separate products, and each comes from a different part of the lotus.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0113 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Lotus, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Nelumbo nucifera Seed Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., an aquatic perennial of the lotus family, Nelumbonaceae. The part used is the seed kernel, the white to cream, rounded nut found inside the pod of the flower head, usually sold peeled and dried. Leaves, flowers, rhizomes and the embryo are not added to this lotus seed extract.

In the seed, the small green embryo in the center, called the plumule, is bitter and chemically distinct from the starchy kernel, so it is traded as its own raw material with its own extract. The kernel is rich in starch and protein and carries flavonoid glycosides, while the alkaloids that mark the plant are concentrated in the leaf and embryo. A specification that says only “lotus” does not state the part.

Lotus Seed Extract vs Other Lotus Parts

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Lotus Seed Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried N. nucifera kernel	A dispersible seed extract without a marker is wanted
Lotus Seed Powder	Milled whole kernel	Starch, protein and a grain-like profile are wanted
Lotus Leaf Extract Powder	10:1 water extract of the leaf	Leaf, not seed, is the required source
Nelumbo Nucifera Plumule Extract Powder	10:1 water extract of the embryo	The bitter embryo, not the kernel, is required

Ten parts of lotus kernel stand behind one part of powder, and 10:1 records that input alone. It gives no marker figure, and the milled kernel powder is a starchy flour whose behavior in water differs from the extract.

The ratio extract suits smooth drink powders, chews and capsule blends that want lotus seed identity without the starch that thickens a milled powder. The leaf and plumule extracts are separate raw materials with alkaloid chemistry, and the milled kernel brings bulk and a flour-like texture.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Nelumbo nucifera
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lotus Seed, Lotus 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

Creamy Nut-Style Drink Powders

Drink powders use lotus seed extract for a smooth, mildly sweet, nutty body. Its pale yellow tone fits milk-style, almond and soy-like flavors, and a warm stir gives a creamier cup than a cold one. A low dose is usually enough for a recognizable lotus taste.

Pale Capsule Fills

Capsule fills combine the extract with other seed and grain extracts. The soluble solids pick up moisture, so humidity at the filling station is held low and a flow aid is considered. A trial run confirms fill weight before the capsule size is chosen.

White Tablet Cores

Tablet cores take lotus seed extract with a dry binder. The pale color gives little trouble with mottling in a white tablet, and the starch-derived solids bind well under compression. Hardness is checked after storage, since the cores soften in damp air.

Dessert-Style Chew Premixes

Chew premixes accept the extract once the cooked base has cooled. The mild sweetness and nutty note pair with vanilla, red-bean or milk flavors, and the light color leaves room for pastel tints without a competing shade.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a faint, nutty-starchy aroma and a mild, faintly sweet taste. In water it disperses to a pale cream, lightly opaque liquid. The kernel’s starch has been left behind in the extraction residue, so the cup stays thin and does not set up on cooling.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the main blend to prevent small, sticky lumps. Soluble sugars and proteins absorb water readily, and a cake forms in an open pack within a few days. A moisture check on the blend after mixing is a simple control.

Opened drums are closed with the liner flat, then stored well away from grain and flour stocks. Seed extracts attract storage pests in warm rooms, so drums are kept sealed in a cool, clean area, away from grain stores.

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.