Impatiens Balsamina Herb Extract Powder

Impatiens balsamina herb extract is made from the aerial parts of garden balsam, the leaves, stems and flowering tops together, and not from the flower alone. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb 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 flower extract of the same plant is listed, so the herb version is the one to choose when the whole aerial part is the specified material.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0389 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Impatiens balsamina Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Impatiens balsamina L., garden balsam or touch-me-not, an annual of the Balsaminaceae with succulent stems and showy pink, red or white flowers. The part used is the aerial part, meaning stem, leaf and flowering top together. The root and the seeds are not part of this ingredient. The flower alone is sold as a separate extract, and wild jewelweeds in the same genus are other species. Naphthoquinones, flavonol glycosides and phenolic acids are the main constituent families of the herb, named here without figures.

Impatiens Balsamina Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Herb Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried garden balsam aerial parts	The whole aerial part is the specified material
Impatiens Flower Extract Powder	Ratio extract of the garden balsam flower alone	Flower-only material is the target

The 10:1 ratio shows how concentrated the extract is against the starting herb, and it carries no information about naphthoquinone or pigment content.

The two forms differ in plant part. The flower extract is built on the blossom, whose pigments and flavonoids make up much of the profile, whereas this Impatiens balsamina herb extract draws on stem and leaf as well and is plainer in color. A purchase document that only reads balsam extract leaves the part open, so the herb or the flower should be written next to the species.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Impatiens balsamina
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Garden Balsam Herb
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

Aerial Herb Capsules

Impatiens balsamina herb extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with a faint grassy note. Because the stems are succulent, the extract is fine and slightly sticky, so a flow aid in the premix and early checks of fill weight keep the capsule weight even.

Tea-Style Instant Mixes

In instant mixes the extract gives a hazy amber-brown liquid with a mild, grassy taste. Citrus or chamomile-style flavors fit the profile, and a maltodextrin carrier keeps the small dose consistent from sachet to sachet. Chilled preparations need more carrier, since cold water wets the powder slowly.

Tablet Blends with Herbs

In tablets the extract is used at modest inclusion together with a binder. Granulation first keeps the fine powder from sticking to the punches, and a film coat covers the brown tint and gives a moisture barrier during storage. A white film coat also hides the brown tint of the core completely.

Gummy Premix Powders

In gummies the extract is added to the cooked base late, and the amber-brown shade is hidden by caramel or apple colors. Naphthoquinone-type compounds are colored and can stain, so check the tint of the finished gummy over shelf life.

Dry Drink Stick Packs

Sticks carry the extract with acid and sweetener. The plant’s flavonoids shift color with pH, so test the tone of the finished drink, and choose an opaque stick film to protect the shade from light. Single-serve sticks protect the powder from the humid air that an opened tub would meet.

Formulation Notes

Impatiens balsamina herb extract is a light brown powder with a faint grassy, slightly sweet aroma and a mildly bitter taste. Mixed with water, the extract yields a hazy amber-brown liquid, and fine particles settle on standing. The plant’s naphthoquinones are colored compounds, which is why the liquid looks darker than a leaf extract of a similar dose.

Weigh the Impatiens balsamina herb extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw, since a herb water extract takes up moisture and clumps. For capsule work, blend the powder with a free-flowing carrier, and for beverages add the powder to the dry base before liquids.

Colored plant compounds can leave stains on scoops, balances and work surfaces. Wipe equipment dry after weighing Impatiens balsamina herb extract, and keep the powder away from light-colored packaging materials until the pack is closed, because the pigments are stubborn once they pick up moisture.

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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