Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder

Boswellia serrata, the Indian frankincense tree, yields the oleo-gum-resin that is the only plant material behind this extract. The resin is extracted in ethanol, concentrated and dried to a yellow-brown powder. Bark, leaves and wood of the tree are not used.

This boswellia serrata extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no boswellic acid figure. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and is listed as water dispersible. A boswellic-acid-standardized extract, a milled resin powder and a single-compound grade of the same tree are separate products.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0228 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Ethanol Extracted, Frankincense, Plant Extracts, Resin & Gum, Water Dispersible

Boswellia serrata Resin Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr., a deciduous tree of the incense family, Burseraceae, growing in the dry hills of India. The part used is the resin, an aromatic oleo-gum-resin that exudes when the bark is cut and hardens into tears. Wood, bark and leaves are not part of this boswellia serrata extract.

Frankincense is traded from several trees. Boswellia sacra and B. carterii from Arabia and the Horn of Africa, B. frereana and B. papyrifera are different species with different resin chemistry. The Latin name is the only reliable way to separate Indian salai guggal from them.

Pentacyclic triterpenic acids called boswellic acids, a gum of polysaccharide nature and a volatile oil are the constituent families of the resin.

Boswellia Extract vs Related Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Boswellia Serrata Extract	Ethanol extract of the resin, ratio-defined	A whole-extract profile without a marker figure is needed
Boswellia serrata Extract 65–85% Boswellic Acids	Standardized extract of the same resin with a defined boswellic acid range	The specification names a boswellic acid figure
Frankincense (Boswellia) Powder	Dried, milled frankincense resin, no extraction	Whole-resin material is wanted
11-Keto-Beta-Boswellic Acid 98%	Single-compound grade of one boswellic acid	The brief names the compound

The 10:1 ratio measures resin going into the extract. It is not a boswellic acid assay. The four rows are four specification bases: a ratio extract, a boswellic-acid-standardized extract, a milled resin and one isolated acid.

Boswellic acids dissolve in ethanol far better than in water, which is why this extract is made with ethanol. The ratio extract keeps the resin’s whole ethanol-soluble profile without declaring any figure for it.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Boswellia serrata
Plant Part	Resin & Gum
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Indian Frankincense, Salai Guggal
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Yellow-Brown 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

Capsules for a Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata extract fills hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh. A resin extract can be tacky and may soften in warm rooms, so keep the filling area cool and the hopper covered. A glidant is useful if the powder cakes or bridges.

Tablets with Lubricant Care

Resin-bearing powders stick to punches, so use a dry binder and an adequate lubricant, added late in the blend. Compare hardness and disintegration at pressing and after a week of storage. A film coat masks the resinous taste of the boswellia serrata extract.

Dry-Blended Stick Packs

A stick for water mixes needs a trial for dispersion, because resin-based extracts do not wet as easily as sugars. Pre-blend boswellia serrata extract with a wetting carrier such as maltodextrin, and check how much of the powder floats or sticks to the cup.

Powder Sachets

Single-serve sachets pair the boswellia serrata powder with a flavoured carrier. Sieve it into the carrier before filling so that the yellow-brown tone is even, and run a dose-uniformity check at the start, middle and end of the filling run.

Bar Binder Premixes

Bars take the boswellia serrata extract in the dry premix before the binder syrup goes in. The resinous, slightly bitter note suits cocoa, ginger and spice bases, and a taste trial after a week shows how it develops with storage.

Formulation Notes

Boswellia serrata extract is a yellow-brown powder with a balsamic, resinous smell and a bitter taste. In water the powder disperses with a hazy, milky look rather than dissolving, because the resin fraction is not truly water soluble and stays as fine particles. A suspension aid or an emulsifier may be needed to keep it uniform in a clear drink.

For boswellia serrata, use a moving liquid or a pre-wetted slurry when dispersing, since dry clumps are slow to break up. Hand-sieve the boswellia serrata extract into part of the carrier and let the mixer finish the job. For boswellia serrata, once a drum is opened, squeeze the air from the liner, reseal it and store it off the floor in a dry, cool place.

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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