Adenophora Stricta Extract Powder

Adenophora stricta extract powder comes from the root of the upright ladybell, a Campanulaceae herb known in Chinese trade as nan sha shen. The root is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder with a mild, slightly sweet character.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The data for this botanical lists no powdered or standardized sibling, so the ratio extract is the only form described, and it is defined by species and root.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0142 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Adenophora stricta Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Adenophora stricta Miq., family Campanulaceae, the bellflower family. The part used in this Adenophora stricta extract is the root; leaves, stems and flowers are not part of the product. Common names include upright ladybell and, in Chinese trade, nan sha shen, meaning southern sha shen.

The name sha shen is shared with Glehnia littoralis, the northern sha shen, which belongs to the carrot family and is a different plant with a different root. Ladybell roots are also not Codonopsis or Platycodon, although those roots sit in the same family. Triterpenoid saponins and polysaccharides are the main constituent families reported for the genus. Adenophora stricta extract is therefore specified by its botanical name and the root, because common names alone do not separate it from its look-alikes. Adenophora stricta extract is a root ingredient, and an offer that names only the genus Adenophora does not say which species or part it refers to.

What 10:1 Means for Adenophora stricta

Think of 10:1 as a statement of concentration only: ten parts of starting root went into one part of powder. No marker compound is implied, and the data lists no standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of Adenophora stricta, so there is no figure-based alternative to compare against.

Choose the extract when species, the root as plant part and a water-dispersible powder are the requirement. Because the shared name sha shen covers unrelated plants, the botanical name in the table is the identifier that settles identity, and buyers comparing offers should match it. The ratio says how much root stands behind the powder and nothing about its chemistry.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Adenophora stricta
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Upright Ladybell, Nan Sha Shen
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

Pale Capsule Fills

Common capsule shells hide the powder’s color, so shell choice is not critical. Root extracts that contain saponins can foam and cake, so run a flow check on the lot before filling and weigh capsules at intervals during the run.

Lightly Sweet Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a mild, faintly sweet and slightly earthy base that pairs with pear, honey or lily-type flavors. Taste a plain-water sample first, because the character is delicate and sweet bases can cover it.

Root Blend Sachets

Sachets can combine the extract with ophiopogon-type or goji extracts for a tea-house style blend. Match particle sizes and screen the powder first so the color is even, and compare the first and last sachets from each filling run.

Gummies with Pale Root Tint

In gummies the extract adds a light beige tint that suits pear or apple flavors. Add it after cooking and cooling slightly, then check gel set, because saponin-bearing extracts can change the firmness of pectin gels.

Bars with Pale Root Extract

In bars built on oats, nuts or rice crisps, the pale root extract adds little color and a faint sweetness. Add the powder to the dry premix before the binder, and sieve it, because saponin-bearing root powders form lumps once syrup coats them.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma and a mildly sweet taste. It disperses in water to a light brown, slightly hazy liquid, and vigorous stirring may produce a little foam from the saponin fraction. Allow a test dispersion to stand before judging clarity. Since root extracts take up moisture, weigh the powder promptly and reseal the container after each use. For dry blending, pre-blend it with some of the filler and sieve the result. A retained sample of the original shade helps decide whether an opened lot can still enter a pale blend. Adenophora stricta extract is a root extract, and milled Adenophora stricta powders are not described here.

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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