Gentiana Macrophylla Extract Powder

Gentiana macrophylla extract starts from the root of qin jiao, a Chinese gentian also called large-leaf gentian, and not from the leaves or flowering stems. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root 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 pure gentiopicroside compound is listed separately for formulas built around that single molecule, while this Gentiana macrophylla extract is the whole-root option for buyers who want a plain, unstandardized profile.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0351 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Gentiana macrophylla Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Gentiana macrophylla Pall., a perennial of the Gentianaceae with long lance-shaped basal leaves and blue flowers. The part used is the root, and the aerial parts are not included. Qin jiao is a pharmacopoeial drug name that covers several related gentians, so material identified only by the common name can come from a different species. The yellow gentian of European trade, Gentiana lutea, is another plant altogether. The root of Gentiana macrophylla is strongly bitter, and iridoid and secoiridoid glycosides are its characteristic constituent family, named here without figures.

Gentiana Macrophylla Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried qin jiao root	Whole-root extract without a marker claim
Gentiopicroside 98%	Isolated gentiopicroside as a single compound	A pure compound rather than an extract is needed

The 10:1 ratio describes how concentrated the extract is against the root it was made from. It does not state a gentiopicroside level, so a figure quoted for a marker-based gentian extract cannot be carried across to this product.

The pure compound in the table is one iridoid glycoside, while this Gentiana macrophylla extract is the full water-soluble root fraction, with the bitter glycosides sitting alongside sugars and other compounds. Qin jiao names a group of species, so writing Gentiana macrophylla on the purchase document pins the identity. A buyer then only has to decide between a whole-root extract and a defined single compound.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Gentiana macrophylla
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Qin Jiao
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

Root Extract Capsules

The extract fills into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder that disperses in water. Its bitterness is strong, so capsules mask the taste better than loose powder, and a flow aid in the premix keeps fine particles from bridging. Check disintegration on the finished capsule, since the powder disperses rather than dissolves.

Bitter Drink Powder Blends

Drink powders carry the extract at low inclusion because the bitter glycosides dominate the flavor. Citrus, ginger or honey-style flavors round the bitterness, and a sweetener system is usually needed. It dissolves to a hazy tan liquid, so opaque drinks hide the cloudiness.

Film-Coated Tablet Blends

In tablets the extract is compressed at modest inclusion with a binder, and a film coat hides both the taste and the light brown tint. Because the powder is fine and slightly hygroscopic, granulate before compression so the blend flows evenly through a long run.

Sachet Premixes

Powder sachets combine the extract with a carrier such as maltodextrin to make each dose repeatable. Because the root fraction is bitter, sachet formulas often add a flavor and sweetener system, which also masks dryness on the tongue. Fill in a dry room to limit caking.

Bitter Gummy Premixes

Gummies carry the extract only with a strong flavor system such as cola or citrus profiles. Add it to the cooked base late to limit heat exposure, and taste a retained sample after a week, because bitterness tends to stand out more as the sweetness fades.

Formulation Notes

Gentiana macrophylla extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma and a pronounced, lingering bitter taste. Stirred into water, the powder gives a hazy tan liquid, and a little fine material settles on standing. Bitterness is the first property a formulator meets, and it carries into any drink or chewable unless it is masked.

Premix the Gentiana macrophylla extract with a free-flowing carrier before capsule filling, because a fine root extract can bridge in the hopper. In beverage blends, add the powder to the dry mix early so it spreads evenly. A water extract takes up moisture from the air, so reseal the pack after each draw and watch for surface clumping, which is the first sign of uptake.

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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