Gastrodia Elata Extract Powder

Gastrodia elata extract begins with the tuber of Gastrodia elata, a leafless orchid known in Chinese materia medica as tian ma, and not with its flowering stalk. Water extraction concentrates the soluble tuber fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. A separate extract with a defined gastrodin range and a gastrodin pure compound are listed for formulas that call for a stated marker level, so this Gastrodia elata extract is the whole-tuber option.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0349 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Gastrodia, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Extracted

Gastrodia elata Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Gastrodia elata Blume, an orchid of the Orchidaceae that has no chlorophyll and lives on a fungal partner instead of photosynthesis. The part used is the tuber, the fleshy underground organ. The red-brown flowering stalk, the seed capsules and the fungal host are not part of this ingredient. Tian ma is the standard commercial name for the dried tuber, and wild-collected and cultivated tubers share one botanical identity. Phenolic glycosides, benzyl alcohol derivatives and polysaccharides are the main constituent families of Gastrodia elata, named here without figures.

Gastrodia Elata Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Tuber Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried gastrodia tuber	Whole-tuber extract without a marker claim
Gastrodia Elata Extract 1–20% Gastrodin	Extract of the same tuber with a defined gastrodin range	A stated marker range is required
Gastrodin 98%	Isolated gastrodin as a single compound	A pure compound rather than an extract is needed

The 10:1 ratio expresses how concentrated the extract is against the tuber it came from, and it is not a measure of gastrodin or of any other compound.

The three forms answer different questions. This Gastrodia elata extract keeps the whole water-soluble tuber profile and makes no marker claim. The gastrodin-defined extract is the line for formulas that must state a marker range, and the pure compound is a single molecule, not an extract. A purchase document that only reads tian ma extract leaves all three open, so the form belongs next to the species and the part.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Gastrodia elata
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Tian Ma
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

Tuber Extract Capsules

Gastrodia elata extract fills into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder that disperses in water. The tuber’s starch and polysaccharide content gives it a cohesive texture that can bridge in the hopper. Premix with a flow aid and check fill-weight consistency across a long run.

Instant Tea-Style Sachets

In sachets the extract dissolves to a hazy, pale brown liquid with a mild earthy flavor. Blend it with a soluble carrier such as maltodextrin to even out the dose. Roasted grain or ginger-style flavors carry the earthy note instead of masking it.

Tablet Granulation Premixes

Compressed tablets carry the extract at moderate inclusion with microcrystalline cellulose. Because polysaccharide-bearing powders take up water readily, wet granulation is less forgiving than dry granulation. Run hardness and friability checks again after storage in the final pack.

Gummy Base Additions

In gummies the extract goes into the cooked base late to limit heat exposure. Its brown tint disappears under cola, ginger or caramel colors, and the earthy flavor sits best in darker, spiced profiles. Test set time, since polysaccharide-rich extracts can thicken the depositing mass.

Cereal-Style Bar Binders

Bars take the extract into the dry fraction before syrup is added, where the earthy, slightly sweet note fits oat, sesame and date bases. The powder contributes little free moisture, but its tuber starch can firm the bar over time, so check texture at the end of shelf life.

Formulation Notes

Gastrodia elata extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma, a mildly sweet and bitter taste and a soft, starchy feel. In water it disperses to a hazy, pale brown liquid, and a fine sediment settles on standing. Because tubers carry polysaccharides, the powder is hygroscopic and cakes at the scoop if left open.

Weigh in a dry room and reseal the container after each draw, since moisture pickup shows first as clumping and surface darkening. For capsule and tablet work, premix the Gastrodia elata extract with a free-flowing carrier to counter the cohesive texture. In beverage blends, add the powder to the dry base before any liquid goes in so that it wets evenly and does not form lumps.

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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