Nelumbo Nucifera Plumule Extract Powder

Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract starts from the plumule of Nelumbo nucifera, the green embryo shoot inside the lotus seed, with the seed flesh, leaf and rhizome excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble plumule fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. The plumule is a very small part of the seed and tastes intensely bitter. Lotus leaf and lotus seed extracts of the same species are separate entries.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0466 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Lotus, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Nelumbo nucifera Plumule Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., the sacred lotus of the Nelumbonaceae. The part used is the plumule, also called the lotus heart, which is the folded green embryonic shoot found in the center of the mature seed. Leaf, flower, rhizome and the seed flesh are not part of this Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract.

Lotus parts are traded as many different ingredients, and the plumule is chemically distinct from the starchy seed kernel around it. It is the bitter part of the seed, and it holds bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids together with flavonoids, named here only as constituent families. Water lilies in the genus Nymphaea are unrelated plants with similar flowers.

Lotus Plumule vs Leaf and Seed Extracts

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Plumule Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated Nelumbo nucifera plumule	The embryo shoot is the specified part
Lotus Leaf Extract Powder	Ratio extract of the lotus leaf	Leaf material is specified
Lotus Seed Extract Powder	Ratio extract of the lotus seed	Seed kernel material is specified
Lotus Leaf Extract 1–5% Nuciferine	Lotus leaf extract defined by a nuciferine range	A stated leaf alkaloid range is required

The first three entries share one species and one 10:1 ratio, and the difference lies in the plant part, while the fourth is a leaf extract defined by a marker range. The plumule is a small tissue with a bitter alkaloid-rich profile, while the leaf and the seed kernel are far larger tissues with very different compositions. The ratio does not report an alkaloid figure, so the Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract is ordered by part and ratio. Mixing up the three is the most common mistake in lotus sourcing, and the part named on the purchase form prevents it. Specifying the plumule by name keeps lotus orders precise, because a Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract and a seed extract are unrelated in taste and composition.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Nelumbo nucifera
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lotus Plumule
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

Capsule Fills for Bitter Embryo Extract

Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract is bitter enough that capsules are the natural dosage form. The light brown powder is fine and slightly cohesive, so a flow aid steadies fill weights. Opaque shells also protect the pigments in the plumule fraction from light.

Masked Tea-Style Mixes

In instant tea-style blends the plumule extract gives a hazy amber cup with a lingering bitter finish. Honey, jasmine and pear flavors are the usual maskers, and a carrier in the dry blend keeps the dose even from sachet to sachet.

Coated Tablets for Bitter Powders

Plumule extract tablets are film-coated so that bitterness does not reach the tongue on contact. Microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant carry the powder, and the coating also hides the brown tint of the Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract.

Powder Sticks with Sweet Flavors

Sticks pair the extract with sweeteners and stone fruit flavors in barrier laminate. The bitterness is dose-limiting in clear drinks, so levels are set by sensory panel rather than by weight alone. A dry premix avoids lumps at the seal.

Dark Gummies for Bitter Extracts

Cooked gummies take the plumule extract late in the batch, and dark cherry or cola flavors cover both bitterness and tint. A short storage trial shows whether the flavor holds against the bitter note over several weeks.

Formulation Notes

Nelumbo nucifera plumule extract is a light brown powder with a faint, grassy, tea-like aroma and a strongly bitter taste that persists in the mouth. In water it forms a hazy amber liquid with a few settling particles. The bitterness is the main formulation constraint and sets the practical inclusion level.

Polar alkaloid and flavonoid fractions make the powder hygroscopic. Weigh the plumule extract in a dry area, close the liner after each draw and keep it away from heat and light. Clumping at the surface and a darker tone are the first signs of moisture pickup, and a flow aid in the premix slows both.

Because the plumule extract is dosed in small amounts, accurate dispersion in the blend matters. Premix it with a carrier, then screen it into the bulk in two stages. Weigh with care, since a few percent of error in a small dose changes bitterness noticeably. Capsule fills are checked against tapped density at the start of each run.

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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