Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract Powder

Acanthopanax senticosus extract powder comes from the root of Eleutherococcus senticosus, sold as eleuthero or Siberian ginseng although it is not a true ginseng. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder, and the older genus name is still used in trade.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no eleutheroside percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A standardized eleuthero extract and two isolated compounds are separate products, and none of them is described here.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0137 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Eleuthero, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Acanthopanax senticosus Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim., family Araliaceae, still traded under the older name Acanthopanax senticosus. The part used in this Acanthopanax senticosus extract is the root; leaves, stems and fruit are not part of the product.

“Siberian ginseng” is a trade name only. Eleuthero belongs to a different genus from Panax ginseng, and its characteristic constituents are lignans and phenylpropanoid glycosides grouped as eleutherosides, not the ginsenosides of true ginseng. It is also not the bark of Eleutherococcus gracilistylus, sold as wujiapi. In older trade lists the root also appears as Siberian eleuthero, and these names all point to the same E. senticosus root.

Acanthopanax senticosus vs Eleutheroside Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried E. senticosus root	The whole-root profile is wanted without an eleutheroside claim
Eleuthero Extract 0.8–2% Eleutherosides	Standardized extract with a defined eleutheroside range	The specification names an eleutheroside figure
Isofraxidin 98%	Isolated isofraxidin at 98% purity	A single coumarin rather than a root extract is wanted
Syringaresinol Diglucoside 98%	Isolated syringaresinol diglucoside at 98% purity	A single lignan glycoside is wanted

The ratio of 10:1 reports how much root went into the powder. It is a concentration ratio and not an eleutheroside figure, so it cannot replace a labelled marker. The siblings sit at the other end of the range: a standardized extract defined by eleutherosides, and a purified single compound found in the genus.

A buyer picks the Acanthopanax senticosus ratio extract for eleuthero identity and a whole-root profile when no marker has to be printed. If an eleutheroside figure must appear on the label, the standardized extract is the correct specification. The root is the same in both, and only the definition of the powder changes.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Eleutherococcus senticosus
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Eleuthero, Siberian Ginseng
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

Beige-Brown Capsule Fills

The light brown Acanthopanax senticosus extract is concealed by standard shells. Run a flow check on the lot before filling, because fine root extracts can bridge, and weigh capsules at intervals during the run to catch fill variation.

Ginseng-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the eleuthero extract adds a mild woody, slightly bitter note that suits ginger, honey and citrus flavors. Taste a plain-water sample first, and judge clarity after standing since root extracts can leave slight haze.

Root-Blend Powder Sachets

Sachets can combine Acanthopanax senticosus extract with ginseng-type, maca or rhodiola-type extracts. Screen the powder first and match particle sizes so the blend does not separate, then compare the first and last sachets of each run.

Tablets for Root Extracts

The powder presses into tablets when a dry binder and a disintegrant are added. Root extracts take up moisture before compression, so control humidity and check hardness and disintegration on finished tablets. Fine root fiber can slow disintegration, so test release in water at body temperature.

Energy-Bar Premixes

Eleuthero extract can be blended into the dry premix of cereal or nut bars, where the light brown powder disappears into the base. Add Acanthopanax senticosus extract before the binder syrup, and sieve the premix, since root extract lumps are hard to disperse once the syrup has coated them.

Formulation Notes

Acanthopanax senticosus extract is a light brown powder with a mild woody aroma and a slightly bitter taste. In water the powder gives a pale brown liquid with mild cloudiness. Phenolic root constituents can darken with air and moisture, so a shade shift in an opened container is a reason to compare it with a retained sample.

Because the powder is hygroscopic, weigh it quickly and reseal the container after each use. For dry blending, dilute the powder in part of the filler and sieve it. Check the finished beverage for sediment after standing, because fine root fiber can settle.

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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