Cissus Quadrangularis Extract Powder

Cissus quadrangularis extract starts from the succulent stem of the veldt grape, the four-angled green vine of tropical Asia and Africa, with leaves and roots excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble stem 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 ketosterone percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. A ketosterone-defined Cissus quadrangularis extract is a separate standardized product, and this ratio extract carries no declared marker figure.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0282 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bark & Stem, Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Extracted

Cissus quadrangularis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Cissus quadrangularis L., the veldt grape or hadjod, a perennial climbing succulent of the Vitaceae with thick, four-angled, segmented stems. The part used is the stem. Leaves, tendrils, roots and fruit are not part of this ingredient.

Stem material from other Cissus species is sometimes traded under the same names, so the botanical name is the safer identifier. Cissus quadrangularis stem carries ketosteroids, triterpenes, stilbenes, flavonoids, pectin, and calcium salts, named only as constituent families. The ketosteroid fraction is the one standardized grades are defined by.

Succulent stem tissue holds a lot of water, so the raw stem is sliced and dried before extraction. The segmented, four-angled shape is also the quickest way to tell the genuine stem from lookalike vine material.

Cissus quadrangularis vs Ketosterone Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Stem Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried veldt grape stem	A whole-stem ratio extract without a marker is wanted
Cissus quadrangularis Extract 10–40% Ketosterones	Stem extract standardized to a ketosterone range	The specification names a ketosterone figure

The 10:1 ratio records how concentrated the extract is against the stem. It says nothing about ketosteroid, stilbene or flavonoid content, so any labelled ketosterone figure belongs to the standardized grade.

The two products change the basis of the specification. The standardized grade adds a defined marker range, while this Cissus quadrangularis ratio extract names only the stem and the ratio. A formula that needs a marker starts at the standardized grade, and one that wants a plain dispersible stem extract starts here.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Cissus quadrangularis
Plant Part	Bark & Stem
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Veldt Grape Stem
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

Stem Extract Capsules

Two-piece capsules take Cissus quadrangularis extract as a dispersible light brown powder. The pectin and calcium salts from the succulent stem make it slightly sticky in humid rooms, so a flow aid and a dry filling suite keep the fill weight steady. Disintegration is tested on the finished capsule.

Chewable Tablet Bases

Chewable tablets use mannitol or sorbitol as sweet bulk, which masks the mild, slightly sour stem note. The calcium content gives a chalky mouthfeel at higher inclusion, so flavor and a smooth coating help. Disintegration is checked before scale-up.

Protein Bar Inclusions

Bars take the extract in the dry blend beside whey or plant protein. The light brown color blends with cocoa, caramel and peanut bases, and the powder adds little moisture compared with fruit extracts. Mixing time is kept short to avoid compaction of the dry blend.

Stick-Pack Drink Mixes

Single-serve sticks pair the extract with lemon, berry or green tea flavors. The liquid is hazy, mildly sour and slightly mucilaginous. Dry blend the extract with a carrier for dose uniformity from stick to stick.

Gummy Premix Blends

Gummies carry the extract in a pectin base, where the stem’s own pectin adds a little body. Add it after the cook step, and test finished pH, since the calcium-bearing powder can shift gel set.

Formulation Notes

Cissus quadrangularis extract is a light brown powder with a faint green, plant-like aroma and a mildly sour, slightly astringent taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan liquid with a slight slippery feel from the stem mucilage. Fine particles settle on standing.

The mucilage and pectin in the stem make the powder tacky in humid air. Weigh the veldt grape extract in a dry room, reseal the pack after each draw, and keep tools dry. Premix with a flowing carrier before capsule filling to prevent bridging at the hopper outlet.

Calcium salts in the stem can also leave a faint gritty feel in clear drinks, so the extract suits hazy, flavored systems better than clear water-style beverages.

Cissus quadrangularis extract is weighed in a dry room, and opened packs are closed promptly after each draw.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.