Aralia Mandshurica Extract Powder

Aralia mandshurica, the Manchurian angelica tree of northeast Asia, supplies the bark behind this extract. The bark is extracted in water, the liquor is concentrated, and the result is dried to a light brown powder. Shoots, leaves and fruit of the tree are not included in the material.

This aralia mandshurica extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay and no saponin percentage. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. It is a bark extract for buyers who name the species on the specification, not a standardized grade.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0178 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bark & Stem, Bars & Bakery, Dry Blends & Premixes, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Aralia mandshurica Bark Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Aralia mandshurica Rupr. & Maxim., a deciduous, spiny tree or shrub of the ginseng family, Araliaceae, native to northeast China, the Korean peninsula and the Russian Far East. The part used is the bark; the leaves, flowers, berries and young shoots are not part of this aralia mandshurica extract.

Taxonomic databases do not agree on the name. GBIF lists A. mandshurica as a synonym of Aralia elata, so literature may use either name for the same tree. The unrelated Aralia cordata is the udo of Japanese cooking, and Eleutherococcus senticosus is a different genus of the same family.

Triterpenoid saponins are the constituent family usually associated with the bark.

What 10:1 Means for Aralia mandshurica

The 10:1 ratio in this aralia mandshurica extract describes how much bark is concentrated into the powder. It does not describe saponin content, and no marker percentage is stated for it. A ratio extract keeps the full set of water-soluble bark compounds, so the specification depends on species, part and solvent rather than on one measured analyte.

The species name matters here because trade lists use A. mandshurica and A. elata side by side. This product follows the name on the master record, the Manchurian angelica tree, and fixes the bark as the only part.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Aralia mandshurica
Plant Part	Bark & Stem
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Manchurian Angelica Tree
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 Saponin-Containing Extracts

Aralia mandshurica extract fills hard capsules once flow has been checked at 80 mesh. A capsule blend of this aralia mandshurica extract needs only one excipient in most cases. Saponin-rich powders can cake in a humid filling room, so keep the powder in a sealed container until the machine is ready. A small amount of glidant usually cures hopper bridging.

Tablets with Moisture Control

A dry binder and a late-added lubricant give a firm core. Tablets pressed from a bark extract can lose hardness on storage, so test crushing strength after a week in the final pack. Coated tablets cover the speckled brown tone of the compressed bark extract.

Stick Packs for Warm Drinks

In a stick pack the powder disperses in warm water with a light haze and some foam from its saponin fraction. Flavours with a roasted or malty note suit the brown tone of the cup better than a clear citrus base.

Dry-Blended Bar Premixes

For bars, premix the aralia mandshurica extract into a small portion of the dry ingredients before the syrup is added. The fine grind avoids brown specks in a pale bar. The saponin foam is no problem once the powder is bound in syrup, but taste the bar again after a week of storage.

Formulation Notes

Aralia mandshurica extract is a light brown, free-flowing powder when freshly produced. In water it gives a hazy tan dispersion rather than a clear solution, and saponins make it foam under agitation. These traits matter more than taste in a clear beverage: a cloudy, foaming drink needs an opaque or tinted base.

Add the aralia mandshurica extract slowly into vortexing water, or wet it first with a small volume, to prevent clumps that do not redisperse. In dry blends, sieve the powder together with the carrier before the mixer to even out colour. Once a drum is opened, squeeze the air from the liner, close it firmly and store it off the floor, away from steam and wet areas.

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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