Hemidesmus indicus Extract Powder

Hemidesmus indicus extract is made from the root of Indian sarsaparilla, known as anantamul, a twining plant of South Asia, and not from the stems or leaves. 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 separate extract with a defined saponin level is listed, so this Hemidesmus indicus extract is the plain whole-root option without a stated marker.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0370 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Hemidesmus indicus Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R.Br., a slender climber of the Apocynaceae with leathery leaves and a woody, aromatic root. The part used is the root. Stems, leaves and flowers are not included. The English name Indian sarsaparilla is misleading, because true sarsaparilla comes from Smilax species of an unrelated family. Saponins, coumarin-lignan compounds, an aromatic aldehyde that gives the root its vanilla-like scent, sterols and tannins are the families found in Hemidesmus indicus, named here without figures.

Hemidesmus Indicus Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried Indian sarsaparilla root	Whole-root extract without a marker claim
Indian Sarsaparilla Extract 30% Saponins	Root extract with a defined saponin level	A stated saponin level is required

The 10:1 ratio records how concentrated the extract is against the root and does not state a saponin level.

The saponin-defined extract on the sibling page is built for formulas that must declare that class, whereas this Hemidesmus indicus extract keeps the full aqueous root profile, aroma compounds included. A buyer who writes sarsaparilla on a purchase document leaves the genus open, so Hemidesmus indicus, the root and the ratio should be stated together. No pure compound is listed for this species.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Hemidesmus indicus
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Anantamul
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

Aromatic Root Capsules

Hemidesmus indicus extract fills capsules as a light brown powder with a faint sweet, vanilla-like scent. Because the root fraction is mildly cohesive, a flow aid in the premix keeps the powder moving through the dosing disc. Capsules also keep the earthy taste away from the user.

Sweet Syrup-Style Drink Powders

Indian sarsaparilla is traditionally taken in sweet drinks, and the extract suits drink powders flavored with lemon, almond or vanilla. It disperses to a hazy tan liquid, and a sweetener system rounds the earthy note of the root.

Tablet Blends with Aromatic Roots

Tablets carry the extract at modest inclusion with a binder. The faint vanilla-like scent survives compression well, so a light film coat mainly controls moisture, and granulation first keeps the fine powder from sticking to punches. Check hardness after a week in the final pack, because saponin-bearing roots can soften as they absorb moisture.

Dry Stick Pack Mixes

Single-serve sticks deliver the extract with a carrier such as maltodextrin, and a sealed laminate keeps the aroma stable. The mild flavor means stick formulas need little masking, which keeps the ingredient list short. Fill sticks promptly after opening a drum, since the aroma compounds fade from an open pack.

Soft Chew Premixes

Soft chews carry the extract with caramel, vanilla or root-beer flavors that echo its sweet, aromatic note. Add the powder to the cooked base late, and check texture, since saponin-bearing roots can soften the set. Rest the mass briefly before depositing to let trapped air escape.

Formulation Notes

Hemidesmus indicus extract is a light brown powder with a sweet, faintly vanilla-like aroma and a mildly bitter, earthy taste. Mixed with water, the extract yields a hazy tan liquid that may foam slightly when shaken, a sign of the saponin fraction. Fine particles slowly settle on standing.

A root water extract takes up moisture, so weigh the Hemidesmus indicus extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. The aroma compounds are volatile, and an open pack gradually loses the vanilla-like note. Keep the extract in sealed liners and blend it into drinks before flavoring.

Saponin-bearing powders foam when mixed vigorously with liquids, so slower mixing and a deaerating step avoid trapped air in beverage lines. Foam also coats sieves and screens, so clean-down between runs of Hemidesmus indicus extract is quicker when the equipment is dry.

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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