Sargentodoxa Cuneata Extract Powder

Sargentodoxa cuneata extract starts from the stem of a woody vine native to China, known in Chinese materia medica as da xue teng or red vine. Water extraction concentrates the soluble stem fraction, and the liquor is dried to 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. No other form of this vine is listed, so this ratio extract is the single entry for buyers who need Sargentodoxa cuneata stem in a water-dispersible powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0555 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bark & Stem, Bars & Bakery, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Sargentodoxa cuneata Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson, a deciduous climbing vine of the Lardizabalaceae from central and southern China. The part used is the stem. Leaves, fruit and roots are not part of this ingredient, and the cut stem shows a characteristic radial pattern of red-brown wood.

The red vine name causes confusion in trade lists. Spatholobus suberectus, sold as ji xue teng, is a different climbing legume with a red sap, and it is not interchangeable with Sargentodoxa. Sargentodoxa cuneata stem carries phenolic acids, lignans, anthraquinones, triterpenes and tannins, named as families only.

What 10:1 Means for Sargentodoxa

The 10:1 ratio states how much dried stem is concentrated into the extract. It is not a phenolic acid or anthraquinone figure, and Sargentodoxa cuneata extract carries no marker percentage on this entry. Because the catalog lists no powder or graded sibling, the ratio extract is the only way to specify the stem here. Adulteration with other red vines is the main identity risk for this botanical, which makes species and part the two points a specification should state. The extract is a concentrate of the water-soluble stem fraction and should be read as such.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Sargentodoxa cuneata
Plant Part	Bark & Stem
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Da Xue Teng (Sargentodoxa Vine)
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 Red Vine Stem

Two-piece capsules take the Sargentodoxa cuneata extract as a brown powder with a flow aid, and the woody, slightly acrid taste is hidden inside the shell. Weight uniformity and disintegration are the key checks for the finished capsule, together with a look at moisture pickup in the fill room.

Coated Tablet Granulates

Tablets use microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant, with a film coat to cover the dark color. The phenolic content can darken the compressed core, so color stability is checked after storage trials. Dry granulation keeps heat and moisture off the powder during the process.

Tea-Style Instant Sachets

Instant sachets blend the Sargentodoxa cuneata extract with roasted flavors such as barley, ginger or jujube, and the cup is hazy and reddish-brown. A low inclusion level keeps the dry, woody character from dominating the drink, which a short tasting trial helps to set.

Botanical Stick Premixes

Stick packs combine the extract with other plant extracts in dry blends. The reddish-brown tint influences the overall color, so mixed sticks are checked for shade lot to lot. Even blending avoids dose drift between stick packs, and a sieve step breaks up lumps before filling.

Dark Bar Binders

Bars take the extract in the dry blend with cocoa, nuts and dates, where the dark color is not a problem and roasted flavors cover the woody note. Adding the powder to the dry blend before the syrup prevents lumps and uneven color in the finished bar.

Formulation Notes

Sargentodoxa cuneata extract is a light brown powder with a woody, faintly smoky aroma and a dry, mildly bitter taste. It disperses in water to a reddish-brown, hazy liquid. Phenolic compounds in the stem darken with heat, light and alkali, so the color of finished formats is watched during trials and compared against a retained sample.

Weigh the powder in a dry room because phenolic extracts of this kind pick up moisture and cake. Premix with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling. After opening, reseal the pack and store it away from light and heat in a closed container.

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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