Apricot Kernel Extract Powder

Apricot kernel extract powder comes from the seed inside the apricot stone, not from the fruit flesh that is sold as apricot powder. The kernel is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a yellow-orange powder.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. Two apricot fruit powders are separate products, and the choice between kernel and fruit is the first decision a buyer makes. The kernel, not the fruit flesh, is the plant part used in this extract.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0176 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Apricot, Bars & Bakery, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Prunus armeniaca Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Prunus armeniaca L., family Rosaceae. The part used in this apricot kernel extract is the seed within the stone; the fruit flesh, skin, stone shell and leaves are not part of the product. The two apricot powders in the catalog use the fruit, which is a different material.

Apricot kernels fall into bitter and sweet types. Bitter kernels contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside that can release hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis, and regulators in several markets set limits for apricot kernel foods. A buyer should therefore review the rules of the destination market and the amygdalin position of the supplied kernel. Apricot kernel extract should be matched on the part, the kernel, and not on the fruit, since apricot is used for both in trade.

Apricot Kernel Extract vs Fruit Powders

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Kernel Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried P. armeniaca kernel	A kernel-based extract is wanted
Apricot Powder	Apricot powder made from the fruit	A fruit powder rather than a kernel product is wanted
Freeze-Dried Apricot Powder	Freeze-dried powder made from the fruit	A freeze-dried fruit powder is wanted

The 10:1 figure counts how much starting kernel went into one part of powder and is silent about amygdalin or any other compound. The two siblings use the fruit, so they differ from this extract in botanical part, composition and regulatory position, not just in process.

Choose the kernel extract only where apricot kernel ingredients are permitted and the supplied kernel type is documented. For a fruit-flavored or fruit-based ingredient, the fruit powders are the appropriate products, because the kernel is a seed with a very different profile.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Prunus armeniaca
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Apricot Seed, Apricot Kernel
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Yellow-Orange 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

Yellow-Orange Capsule Fills

The yellow-orange apricot kernel powder shows through clear shells, so opaque capsules give a uniform look. Kernel extracts with residual lipid can stick and bridge, so test flow on the lot and weigh capsules during the run.

Almond-Note Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a warm yellow tint and a faint nutty, almond-like note that pairs with vanilla, oat and honey flavors. Taste a plain-water sample first, and stir test samples after standing, because seed dispersions settle.

Seed-Blend Sachets

Sachets can combine the extract with almond or sesame-type extracts in a nut-and-seed blend. Screen each powder and match particle sizes so the yellow tint spreads evenly, and compare sachets from the start and end of a filling run.

Nut-Style Bars

In bars the extract adds a pale yellow tint and a light almond note to nut-and-cereal bases. Stir it into the dry mix before the syrup and sieve it, because wet lumps of seed powder are hard to disperse once the binder has set.

Tablets for Seed Extracts

This powder tablets with a dry binder and a disintegrant added to the premix. Seed extracts that carry residual lipid can stick to punches, so control humidity and inspect the first pressed tablets before a full run.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a yellow-orange powder with a mild nutty, almond-like aroma and a faintly sweet, bitter taste. It disperses in water to an opaque yellow suspension, and slight settling on standing is expected. Stir before pouring or filling. Seed-derived lipids oxidize more readily than leaf or root extracts, so finish an opened container promptly and keep it away from heat and light. Mix the powder with part of the filler and sieve the premix before the main blend. Keep the container closed between uses, because the powder draws moisture.

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.