Gentiana Scabra Extract Powder

Gentiana scabra extract is made from the root and rhizome of long dan, the Chinese gentian, and not from the leaves or flowers. 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. It is a bitter plain root extract that carries no stated level of any single glycoside, and no powder or marker grade of this species is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0352 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Gentiana scabra Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Gentiana scabra Bunge, a perennial of the Gentianaceae from East Asia with upright stems, narrow leaves and blue bell-shaped flowers. The part used is the root together with its short rhizome, and the aerial parts are not included. Long dan is a pharmacopoeial drug name that is filled from several closely related gentians, so the species has to be named. Qin jiao, from Gentiana macrophylla, is a different drug, and the European yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea, is another plant. The root of Gentiana scabra is intensely bitter, and iridoid and secoiridoid glycosides are the characteristic constituent family, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Gentiana Scabra

A 10:1 figure on a Gentiana scabra extract describes concentration against the starting root and carries no information about its bitter glycosides. The intense bitterness of gentian root comes from glycosides that dissolve in water, so a water extract keeps the bitter character of the root. A buyer who needs a stated glycoside level has to look at a marker-based product, which is not listed for this species. A buyer who names the species, the root and the ratio can use this extract as it is. Because long dan and qin jiao are different drugs, the species name belongs on the specification line.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Gentiana scabra
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Long Dan
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

Bitter Root Capsules

Gentiana scabra extract fills into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder that disperses in water. Capsules spare the user the intense bitterness of the loose powder. Premix with a flow aid, because the fine extract can pack unevenly, and check disintegration on the finished fill.

Bitter Powder Sticks

Single-serve sticks carry the extract at very low inclusion because the bitter taste dominates quickly. Orange peel, ginger and lemon flavors work with bitterness rather than against it. Add a soluble carrier so the small dose stays even from stick to stick.

Coated Tablet Blends

Tablets suit the extract better than chewables, since a film or sugar coat contains the bitter taste. Compress at modest inclusion with a binder, and granulate first because the fine powder is hygroscopic and sticks to the punches in a humid room.

Bitter Gummy Premixes

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

Dry Drink Mix Sachets

Drink sachets combine the Gentiana scabra extract with acid and sweetener so the bitter note reads as part of the flavor. Maltodextrin as a carrier gives the very small dose a repeatable weight, and the opaque, tan liquid hides the slight haze of the extract.

Formulation Notes

Gentiana scabra extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma and an intense, lingering bitter taste. Dispersed in water, the extract forms a hazy tan liquid, and fine material slowly settles. Bitterness is stable and carries through any liquid blend at very low inclusion rates.

Premix with a free-flowing carrier before capsule filling, since a fine root extract can bridge in the hopper. Add the Gentiana scabra extract to a dry beverage base early so it disperses evenly. A water extract picks up moisture quickly, so weigh in a dry room, reseal the pack after each draw and treat surface clumping as 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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