Violet Extract Powder

Violet extract here is made from the aerial parts of Viola odorata, the sweet violet, and not from the pansy or from the stock flower sometimes called violet in Chinese. The soluble herb fraction is taken up by water extraction. Drying the concentrated liquor gives a light brown powder.

The extract ratio is 10:1, milled to 80 mesh and dispersible in water. This violet extract carries no flavonoid or mucilage percentage, and there is no powder or standardized sibling of the same herb in the range to compare it with.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0616 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Viola odorata Herb Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Viola odorata L., a low perennial of the violet family, Violaceae, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple flowers, known as sweet violet or English violet. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaves and flowers together with short stems, and the roots are not included in this violet extract. Several plants share the name violet.

Wild pansy, Viola tricolor, is a different species, the Chinese word for violet also names the stock flower Matthiola incana of the cabbage family, and the fragrance absolute of violet leaf is a perfumery material that is not offered here. Sweet violet is known for mucilage, phenolic glycosides, flavonoids such as rutin, cyclic peptides called cyclotides and saponins.

Orders for violet extract should state Viola odorata and the aerial part, so that pansy or stock-flower material is not substituted.

What 10:1 Means for Violet

The 10:1 figure describes how much dried herb goes into the extract and is not a content of any one compound. Most violet material on the market is liquid, absolute or tincture, and the powders that exist are usually made from pansy, so a water-dispersible extract of sweet violet is a different product from all of those. The range carries no violet powder and no standardized grade, which makes the ratio extract the single form on offer. A buyer picks it when the formula names Viola odorata and needs a free-flowing solid for tea-style or capsule formats.

A violet extract of Viola odorata made as a dry powder avoids the perfumery character of leaf absolute, and it brings a mild green-floral tone that a flavor system can build on.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Viola odorata
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Sweet Violet, English Violet, Viola odorata
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

Mucilage-Aware Capsules

Violet carries mucilage, which swells in water, so capsules and tablets need a disintegration check at the intended dose. The powder is hygroscopic, and a dry filling room with prompt sealing prevents sticking. Fill weight checks per lot catch swelling-related changes in density.

Floral Tea Sticks

Powder sticks carry the extract with floral, berry or vanilla flavors in a sweetened carrier. The cup is light brown and slightly hazy, and weight-based dosing keeps the dispersed solids consistent across the run. Hot water thins the mucilage, while cold water keeps a slightly thicker cup.

Pastel-Base Drink Mixes

Instant drink powders take the extract dry in rose, lemon or honey bases, where its mild tone blends in. The mix thickens slightly on hydration because of the mucilage. Cold drinks emphasize the soft, slick mouthfeel of the mucilage.

Soft-Texture Gummies

Gummies take the extract after the main cook, since long heating thins mucilage and dulls flavor. Berry, grape and lavender-style flavors suit the floral note, and the dispersible solid avoids leaf flecks in a clear gel. Pectin or starch gels tolerate soluble mucilage, and a small trial sets the dose.

Formulation Notes

The violet extract is a light brown powder with a mild, green-floral odor and a bland, slightly bitter taste. In water it disperses into a tan, lightly viscous and hazy liquid, because mucilage binds water while fine plant fragments stay suspended. Moisture from the air is taken up by the dried extract, so lumps form wherever the drum is left open.

Add the violet extract gradually into a stirred liquid to prevent gel-coated lumps, or premix it with a free-flowing carrier before wetting. Delicate floral character is lost in long, hot holds, so add the extract late in any cooking step. Once a drum has been broached, close the lid over the liner and keep the drum on a dry pallet. For a clear drink concept, run a haze trial first, since the mucilage that thickens the cup also dulls its clarity.

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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