Chebulic Myrobalan Extract Powder

Chebulic myrobalan extract is made from the dried mature fruit of Terminalia chebula Retz., the haritaki fruit sold as black or yellow myrobalan. Water extraction takes up the strongly astringent soluble fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder.

The extract ratio is 10:1, and the powder is milled to 80 mesh and is water dispersible. It has no tannin figure, so it differs from the tannin-defined chebula extracts and from the three-fruit triphala extract, which blends other fruits.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0270 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Fruit & Berry, Haritaki, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Chebulic Myrobalan Identity & Plant Part

Terminalia chebula Retz. is a tree of the Combretaceae, and the part used is its dried fruit, called haritaki in Indian trade and chebulic myrobalan in English. Leaves, bark and wood are not used. Other myrobalans are sold under similar names: beleric myrobalan is Terminalia bellirica, and amla is Phyllanthus emblica, a different family. Together with chebula, those two fruits make up triphala. The chebula fruit is rich in hydrolyzable tannins such as chebulagic and chebulinic acids, plus gallic acid and related phenolic compounds. They are named as a family only, because this extract carries no tannin claim.

Chebula fruit is sold in several maturity grades, and the master data describes this product only as the fruit, so the extract is specified by part and ratio rather than by grade.

Chebulic Extract vs Triphala & Tannin Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Chebulic Myrobalan Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried chebula fruit	A single-fruit extract in a dispersible powder
Triphala Extract Powder	Ratio extract of three fruits in one product	A three-fruit blend is specified
Terminalia chebula Extract 20–50% Tannins	Extract defined by tannin content	A tannin-defined grade is specified
Triphala Extract 40% Tannins	Three-fruit extract defined by tannin content	A defined-tannin triphala is specified

The 10:1 figure counts how much dried chebula fruit went into the extract, not how much tannin the powder holds. A single-fruit chebula extract and a triphala extract are different products: triphala also includes beleric myrobalan and amla fruit, so the composition of the powder differs even when the ratio is the same. Buyers choose this ratio extract when the chebula fruit alone is specified and no tannin level is demanded. The tannin-defined grades are separate pages for formulas that cite a marker range.

Choose the chebulic myrobalan extract when haritaki alone is named in the formula.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Terminalia chebula
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Haritaki, Black Myrobalan
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light 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 Astringent Extracts

Chebulic myrobalan extract powder fills hard capsules alone or in a three-fruit style blend. Astringent, tannin-rich powders can feel gritty and cohesive, so test fill weight and flow. Metal contact surfaces tint the powder darker, so stainless-steel fill equipment is a sensible choice.

Tablets with Fruit Extracts

In compressed tablets the chebulic myrobalan extract combines with binder and disintegrant. Its tannins taste strongly puckering, so a film coat helps swallowing. Iron-containing excipients can turn the tablet grey-black, so choose iron-free fillers and check the final tablet color.

Powder Sticks with Sour Flavors

The extract suits stick packs flavored with citrus, tamarind or ginger, where its sour and astringent taste is accepted. Sweeteners soften the pucker. Dissolve the powder in a small amount of liquid first to avoid clumping and to judge the real taste of the dose.

Dried Fruit Bars

Chebulic myrobalan extract powder can go into the dry mix of fruit-based bars and bites, where date or fig paste balances the sour bite. Keep inclusion low, because the astringency carries through the binder and builds on the palate.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a faint smoky, fruity smell and a sour, puckering taste typical of tannin-rich fruit. In water it disperses to a brown, slightly hazy liquid that darkens further with iron. This sensitivity to metals is the key handling point for premixes that contain iron or copper salts.

Keep the extract away from iron-containing minerals in a combined premix, and use stainless steel or plastic contact surfaces. Tannin-rich extracts are hygroscopic and can cake when left open, so reseal the liner tightly. Store the drum away from light, which deepens the brown color over time.

Because haritaki fruit tannins bind proteins, a chebulic myrobalan extract can cloud or precipitate in milk-based drink mixes. Run a short stability check at the intended pH before committing to a protein-containing format.

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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