Ampelopsis Japonica Extract Powder

Ampelopsis japonica extract powder comes from the root of a climbing vine of the grape family, sold in Chinese trade as bai lian. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder, and tannin-type polyphenols are the usual constituent family reported for it.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The data for this botanical lists no powdered or standardized sibling, so the ratio extract is the only form described.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0163 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Ampelopsis japonica Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Ampelopsis japonica (Thunb.) Makino, family Vitaceae, the grape family. The part used in this Ampelopsis japonica extract is the root; leaves, stems and fruit are not part of the product. In Chinese trade the root is called bai lian.

The genus name is shared with Ampelopsis grossedentata, the vine tea plant, which is used as a leaf and has its own extract in this batch. The two species should not be treated as interchangeable. Bai lian is also not bai ji, the tuber of an orchid, and it is not any species of true grape in the genus Vitis, although the family is the same. Ampelopsis japonica extract should be specified by the root and the binomial, which separates it from the vine tea leaf sold under the same genus.

What 10:1 Means for Ampelopsis japonica

The 10:1 ratio states how much starting root lies behind one part of powder and reports nothing about tannins or any other compound. No standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of Ampelopsis japonica appears among the siblings, so the ratio extract is the single profile described.

Choose it when species identity and the root are the requirement. Because the genus contains a leaf-based species used as a tea, the plant part is a first-order identifier here, and a buyer who sees the genus name without a part cannot tell the two ingredients apart. Formulation work with this root should rely on identity and on the physical behavior of a tannin-bearing powder.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Ampelopsis japonica
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Japanese Ampelopsis, Bai Lian
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

Plain Brown Capsule Fills

Regular capsule shells hide the powder’s color, so shell choice is not critical. Tannin-bearing root extracts can be astringent and absorb moisture, so run a flow check on the lot and weigh capsules at intervals to catch drift across the run.

Astringent Tea-Style Sticks

In powder sticks the extract delivers a dry, astringent drink with a faint sweetness, so strong ginger, jujube or honey flavors help to balance it. Taste a plain-water sample first, and adjust sweetener in small steps.

Root-Blend Sachets

Sachets can combine the extract with other root extracts such as bletilla or platycodon-type extracts. Screen the powders first and match particle sizes so the brown tint is even, and compare the first and last sachets of each filling run.

Tablet Blends for Polyphenol Roots

Direct compression is workable with a dry binder and a disintegrant in the blend. Tannins can react with iron surfaces, so use stainless tools, and keep humidity low because root extracts soften with absorbed moisture. Check punch surfaces for staining after a run, since tannins mark bare metal.

Dark Gummy Bases

In gummies the extract adds a light brown tint and a dry finish that needs a strong fruit flavor to balance it. Add the powder after cooking and cooling slightly, and test gel set, because tannins can firm pectin and gelatin masses.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a mild earthy aroma and a dry, astringent taste. In water it disperses to a brown, slightly hazy liquid, and tannins can bind proteins and increase haze in milk-based drinks. Judge clarity in the real drink formula. Tannins form dark complexes with iron, so keep iron-bearing fillers and tools away from the powder. Weigh it promptly and close the container after each use, because it absorbs moisture. Before the main batch, stir it into a measured share of the filler and sieve. Ampelopsis japonica extract is distinct from Ampelopsis japonica root powder, which keeps fiber and starch.

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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