Chaenomeles Sinensis Extract Powder

Chaenomeles sinensis extract starts from the fruit of the Chinese quince, a large, hard, yellow-green pome, with the leaves, flowers and seeds not singled out. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fruit fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. It is a plain fruit extract, and the Chaenomeles speciosa fruit is a closely related but separate species.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0266 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Extracted

Chaenomeles sinensis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Chaenomeles sinensis (Dum.Cours.) Koehne, the Chinese quince, a Rosaceae tree with smooth bark and fragrant, firm fruit. The part used is the fruit. Leaves, flowers and seeds are not part of this ingredient. The fruit is larger, harder and more astringent than the flowering quince fruit.

Three confusions matter. Common quince, Cydonia oblonga, is a different genus. Chaenomeles speciosa is a sister species in the same genus, often sold as mu gua. Fruit of the two is not interchangeable. Chaenomeles sinensis fruit carries organic acids, procyanidins, triterpenic acids and pectin, named only as families.

What 10:1 Means for Chaenomeles sinensis

Quince fruit is hard, acidic and rich in pectin, so a 10:1 water extract keeps a different mix from the one a softer fruit would give. The ratio only measures concentration against the Chaenomeles sinensis fruit. It cannot be read as a statement on acid, procyanidin or pectin levels, which move with ripeness and extraction. A buyer who needs a defined constituent level has to look at a marker-based product. One who names species, fruit and ratio can use this extract directly. The larger and harder fruit of this species is the main difference from the flowering quince sold under the mu gua name.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Chaenomeles sinensis
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Chinese Quince Fruit
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

Fruit Extract Capsules

Capsule fills of Chaenomeles sinensis extract use a dispersible light brown powder. Fruit extracts are more hygroscopic than root extracts because of their organic acids and pectin, so a flow aid in the premix and a dry filling room keep the fill steady.

Sour-Style Gummy Powders

In gummies the extract adds a tart, apple-like base note and tolerates the acidic setting of a pectin gel. Fruit pectin from the extract can shift gel strength slightly, so a small test batch is run before scaling the Chaenomeles sinensis dose.

Tablet and Lozenge Bases

The extract compresses with mannitol or sorbitol, and the sour, astringent taste is softened by sweeteners and citrus flavors. Dry granulation limits moisture pickup, which otherwise makes the acidic powder stick to the press and slow the run.

Honey-Style Drink Powders

Quince acidity pairs naturally with honey, ginger and cinnamon flavors in stirred drink powders. The liquid stays hazy and tan, and a warm serve brings the spice notes forward while keeping the sourness in balance.

Fruit Bar Binders

Bars use the extract in the dry fraction, where its tart note offsets sweet date or raisin pastes. Extract pectin adds some tack to the binder, so syrup is trimmed a little in pilot runs.

Formulation Notes

Chaenomeles sinensis extract is a light brown powder with a faint fruity, apple-like aroma and a tart, astringent taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan liquid, and a thin pectin-rich layer forms at the base after a while. The astringency comes from procyanidins in the fruit and sets the practical dose range in flavored products.

The organic acids and pectin make the powder tacky in humid air, so it is weighed quickly in a dry room. After opening, reseal the pack at every draw, because the extract clumps and darkens at the surface when it takes up moisture. Acidic powders also corrode uncoated carbon steel scoops over time.

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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