Mangosteen Extract Powder

Mangosteen extract is made from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana, the thick purple rind of the fruit, and not from the white, segmented pulp. Water extraction concentrates the soluble rind fraction, and the liquor is dried into a yellow-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 mangosteen extract with a defined xanthone range and two pure xanthones are listed separately, so this mangosteen extract is the plain ratio line.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0442 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Fruit & Berry, Gummies & Chews, Mangosteen, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Garcinia mangostana Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Garcinia mangostana L., mangosteen, a slow-growing evergreen tree of the Clusiaceae from Southeast Asia. The part used is the pericarp, the leathery, dark purple rind. The white, sweet pulp, the seed and the leaves are not included. The rind is the part that carries the xanthones for which the plant is known, and the pulp is a different material. Xanthones, tannins, anthocyanins and pectin are the main constituent families of the pericarp, named here without figures.

Mangosteen Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Pericarp Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried mangosteen rind	Whole-rind extract without a marker claim
Mangosteen Extract 10–40% Total Xanthones / Mangostin-type marker	Rind extract with a defined xanthone range	A stated xanthone range is required
Alpha-Mangostin 98%	Isolated alpha-mangostin as a single compound	A single defined xanthone is needed
Garcinone E 98%	Isolated garcinone E as a single compound	A second single xanthone is needed

A 10:1 figure states how concentrated the extract is against the starting rind, and it is not a xanthone figure.

Xanthones are fairly lipophilic, so a water extract of the rind carries them only in part, whereas the marker-based extract and the pure compounds are built around them. This Garcinia mangostana extract is the plain, water-soluble rind fraction, rich in tannins and pectin, and it fits formulas that specify the rind and the ratio without naming a compound. The pulp does not carry the rind’s profile, so the part has to be named.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Garcinia mangostana
Plant Part	Fruit & Berry
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Mangosteen Rind
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Yellow-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

Pericarp Extract Capsules

Mangosteen extract goes into two-piece capsules as a yellow-brown powder with a tannic, slightly fruity note. Pectin from the rind 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

In drink powders the extract makes a hazy golden-brown liquid with a dry, astringent mouthfeel. Berry, tropical and pomegranate flavors soften it, and sweeteners and a little acid make the astringency easier to accept in plain water. Mangosteen extract is best introduced to a drink base together with the dry sugar.

Rind Tablet Blends

Tablet blends take the extract at modest inclusion, and tannins can darken the tablet face on contact with iron tooling. Stainless steel punches, a film coat and granulation before pressing give a clean, steady tablet. Check hardness again after a week of storage, because pectin-bearing tablets can soften.

Dark-Fruit Gummy Premixes

Gummies pair the extract with dark fruit flavors that cover its yellow-brown tint. Pectin from the rind can contribute to the gel, so the gelling system may need small adjustments, and tannins can firm a gelatin set. Mangosteen extract also tints the gummy slightly, which dark fruit colors cover.

Dry Stick Pack Mixes

In stick packs the extract is mixed with carrier and acid for a drink stirred into water. The dry, tannic taste is softened better by fruit acids than by sweetness alone, and laminate film limits moisture entry during shelf life. Mangosteen extract keeps its tone best in opaque film.

Formulation Notes

Mangosteen extract is a yellow-brown powder with a faint fruity, slightly woody aroma and an astringent, mildly bitter taste. Poured into water, it makes a hazy golden-brown liquid, and a fine sediment forms with time. Tannins give a dry, puckering feel in dilute drinks.

Pectin- and tannin-bearing powders take up moisture, so weigh the mangosteen extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Surface caking and darkening are the first signs of uptake. Tannin solutions darken with iron, so use stainless steel or plastic scoops and mixers.

Pectin hydrates in lumps if the powder meets liquid all at once. Sift the Garcinia mangostana extract onto the surface while stirring, or pre-blend it with sugar, and allow a short hydration time before judging the viscosity and the clarity of the finished drink.

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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