Ilex Pubescens Extract Powder

Ilex pubescens extract is made from the root of mao dong qing, a Chinese holly, and not from the leaves or berries. 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 plain root extract of a single named species, and no powder, marker grade or pure compound of Ilex pubescens is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0388 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Ilex pubescens Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Ilex pubescens Hook. & Arn., the hairy holly, an evergreen shrub of the Aquifoliaceae from southern China. The part used is the root. Leaves, berries and stems are not included. The genus Ilex is large, and yerba mate, Ilex paraguariensis, is another member that is used as a leaf material and is unrelated to this root. Triterpenoid saponins, phenylpropanoids and glycosides of small terpenes are the constituent families of the Ilex pubescens root, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Ilex Pubescens

A 10:1 figure on an Ilex pubescens extract states how concentrated the extract is against the starting root. It carries no saponin or phenylpropanoid level, so figures quoted in research papers on the plant cannot be read across to the product. A buyer who needs a defined compound has no marker-based Ilex pubescens line to choose from. A buyer who writes the species, the root and the 10:1 ratio on the order has specified this extract completely. Since holly species are many, the Latin name belongs on the purchase document.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Ilex pubescens
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Mao Dong Qing
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

Ilex pubescens extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with a faint woody note and a mild bitter taste. A flow aid in the premix prevents the fine, slightly cohesive powder from bridging, and checks of fill weight early in the run keep capsules even.

Chinese Herb Tea-Style Sachets

In instant mixes the extract gives a hazy, pale brown liquid with a mild, slightly bitter taste. Chrysanthemum, honeysuckle or lemon flavors fit the profile, and maltodextrin keeps the small dose even from sachet to sachet. Hot water emphasizes the bitter note slightly more than cold water does.

Compressed Root Tablets

The extract compresses at moderate inclusion once a dry binder is added. Saponin-bearing roots are prone to foam and moisture pickup, so granulate first and keep the pressing room dry to prevent sticking. Foam in the pressing mass can cause weight variation, so blend gently.

Powder Stick Mixes

Single-serve sticks deliver the extract with a soluble carrier. Because the root is mildly bitter, a modest sweetener system rounds the taste, and a laminate stick film limits the entry of moisture. Seal sticks in a laminate film that blocks light and moisture together.

Soft Gummy Premixes

Gummies add the extract to the cooked base late, and the light brown tint hides in apple, peach or herbal flavors. Saponin content can make the gel foam during mixing, so stir slowly and let the mass rest before depositing.

Formulation Notes

Ilex pubescens extract is a light brown powder with a faint woody aroma and a mildly bitter, slightly astringent taste. The powder wets in water to give a hazy tan liquid that may foam when shaken, a sign of saponins. Fine particles settle slowly on standing.

Because a root water extract takes up moisture, weigh the Ilex pubescens extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Clumping at the surface is the first sign of uptake. For capsule work, blend the powder with a free-flowing carrier, and in drinks stir it into the dry base before any liquid.

Foam from saponins can trap air in a beverage line and cause dosing errors at the filler. Mix Ilex pubescens extract gently, let the liquid deaerate before filling, and remember that antifoam agents must be checked against the product’s declared ingredient list.

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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