Litchi Seed Extract Powder

Litchi seed extract is made from the seed of Litchi chinensis, the glossy brown stone inside the lychee fruit, and not from the pulp or the peel. Water extraction concentrates the soluble seed 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 fruit extract and two fruit powders of the same plant are listed separately, so this litchi seed extract is the right line only where the seed is the specified part.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0424 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Lychee, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Litchi chinensis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Litchi chinensis Sonn., lychee, an evergreen tree of the Sapindaceae grown across subtropical Asia. The part used is the seed, the large, shiny, dark brown stone inside the white, juicy pulp. Pulp, peel and leaves are not included, and the fruit is sold separately as extract and as powders. The seed is a different material from the pulp, with a hard, starchy tissue. Saponins, procyanidin-type tannins, fatty acids and starch are the main constituent families of litchi seed, named here without figures.

Litchi Seed Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Seed Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried lychee seed	The seed, not the fruit, is the specified part
Lychee Extract Powder	Ratio extract of the lychee fruit instead of the seed	Fruit-derived material is the target
Lychee Powder	Dried powder of the lychee fruit	A fruit powder is wanted
Freeze-Dried Lychee Powder	Freeze-dried powder of the lychee fruit	A freeze-dried fruit powder is wanted

The 10:1 figure records how concentrated the extract is against the seed, and nothing about any single constituent.

Seed and fruit sit in different rows because they are different ingredients. The fruit materials are sweet, aromatic and light in color, while this Litchi chinensis seed extract is brown, tannic and starchy, with none of the pulp’s perfume. A purchase document that writes lychee extract only leaves the part open, so the seed or the fruit has to be written next to the species.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Litchi chinensis
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lychee Pit
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

Seed Extract Capsules

Litchi seed extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with an astringent, slightly nutty note. The starch fraction makes the powder somewhat cohesive, so a flow aid in the premix and an early fill-weight check keep the capsule weight steady.

Tannic Drink Powder Blends

Drink powders made with the extract pour a hazy tan liquid that feels dry and tannic. Tropical fruit and tea flavors suit it, and a sweetener system softens the astringency, which is stronger in plain water than in flavored drinks.

Tablet Blends with Stone Fruit Seeds

Tablets carry the extract at moderate inclusion, and tannins can darken tablet faces on contact with iron tooling. Stainless steel tooling, a film coat and a granulation step keep the tablet face clean and the weight steady. Cooling the pressed tablets before packing prevents condensation inside the pack.

Tropical Gummy Premixes

Gummies pair the extract with lychee, mango or pineapple flavors that hide its brown tint. Tannins bind proteins, so test gelatin gummies for firmness, and consider pectin where a softer bite is wanted. Pectin gels are often a better match than gelatin for this tannin-bearing powder.

Dry Stick Pack Mixes

Sticks combine the extract with a soluble carrier and a flavor system. The dry tannic taste is covered better by fruit acids than by sweetness, and a laminate film limits moisture entry during shelf life. Fill sticks under dry conditions to keep the seal clean.

Formulation Notes

Litchi seed extract is a light brown powder with a faint, starchy, slightly nutty aroma and an astringent, mildly bitter taste. Poured into water, it yields a hazy tan liquid that can feel slightly thick, and tannins give a dry, puckering mouthfeel in dilute drinks.

Seed water extracts take up moisture, so weigh the litchi seed extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Surface caking is the first sign of uptake. Tannin solutions darken on contact with iron, so use stainless steel or plastic scoops and mixing equipment.

Starch and tannin together make seed extracts prone to lumping in hot liquid. Sift litchi seed extract onto the surface while stirring, or blend it with sugar first, and avoid pouring it directly into hot water, which can gelatinize the starch and form sticky lumps.

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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