Aloe Vera Extract Powder

Aloe vera extract powder comes from the leaf of Aloe vera, the succulent grown worldwide for its leaf gel. The leaf is extracted with water, concentrated and dried to a light yellow powder, and the species and the leaf are stated without any gel or whole-leaf content figure.

The product is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker percentage attached. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A milled aloe vera powder, a polysaccharide powder and the isolated aloe-emodin are separate products from the same plant.

Aloe vera Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., family Asphodelaceae, widely known as aloe or Aloe barbadensis. The part used in this Aloe vera extract is the leaf; roots, flowers and stems are not part of the product.

An aloe leaf holds the clear inner gel, whose characteristic polysaccharide is acemannan, and a yellow latex under the rind that carries anthraquinones such as aloin. A risk profile for aloe extracts reports that anthraquinone levels depend heavily on whether latex is present, and decolorized whole-leaf extracts have most latex anthraquinones removed. Aloe ferox is a separate species with its own page. Aloe vera extract from the leaf is therefore not the same ingredient as aloe vera inner-gel powder, and a buyer comparing offers should ask which leaf tissue stands behind the material.

Aloe vera Extract vs Other Forms

FormWhat It IsChoose It When
10:1 Leaf ExtractWater-extracted, concentrated and dried A. vera leafA whole-leaf extract without a marker claim is wanted
Aloe Vera PowderMilled dried aloe vera leaf with no extraction stepA leaf powder at higher inclusion is wanted
Aloe vera Polysaccharide (Acemannan) PowderAcemannan polysaccharide powder from aloe veraThe specification names a polysaccharide figure
Aloe-Emodin 98%Isolated aloe-emodin at 98% purityA single anthraquinone rather than a leaf extract is wanted

The 10:1 figure counts how much starting leaf went into the powder and is independent of acemannan, aloin or any other compound. The three siblings define aloe differently: the milled powder keeps the whole leaf, the polysaccharide powder isolates acemannan, and the pure compound isolates aloe-emodin.

Pick the ratio extract for Aloe vera identity and a whole-leaf water extract. If a polysaccharide figure or a single compound has to be declared, the matching sibling is the correct specification. The leaf is the same in all four products, and only the definition of the powder changes.

Typical Specifications

Specification ItemProduct Information
Latin NameAloe vera
Plant PartLeaf & Herb
ProcessingWater Extraction
Common NameAloe, Barbados Aloe
Ingredient TypeRatio Extract
Extract Ratio10:1
AppearanceLight Yellow powder
Solubility / DispersibilityWater Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)≤5.0%
Total Ash≤5.0%
Particle Size80 mesh
Heavy MetalsLead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
MicrobiologyTPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Pale Yellow Capsule Fills

The light yellow Aloe vera powder is concealed by standard shells. Aloe extracts are hygroscopic and can turn sticky, so run a flow check on the lot before filling and weigh capsules at intervals to catch drift across the run.

Clear-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a pale yellow tint and a faint aloe note that suits citrus, cucumber and coconut-style flavors. Taste a plain-water sample first, and judge viscosity after standing, because polysaccharides add slight body.

Aloe Sachet Blends

Sachets can combine the extract with fruit powders for a tropical-style blend. Screen the powders first and match particle sizes so the pale tint stays even, and compare the first and last sachets of each filling run for color and flow.

Aloe-Style Gummies

In gummies the extract gives a pale tint and a light aloe note that suits lime or melon flavors. Add it after cooking and cooling slightly, and test gel set, since polysaccharide-bearing powders can thicken a pectin mass.

Tablets with Leaf Extract

Tablet trials start from a dry binder and a disintegrant mixed with the extract. Aloe powders take up moisture and can stick to punches, so keep humidity low and test hardness and disintegration on finished tablets.

Formulation Notes

The extract is a light yellow powder with a faint, characteristic aloe aroma and a mildly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a pale yellow, lightly hazy liquid, and dissolved polysaccharides can add slight body. Stand a test dispersion before judging clarity and viscosity. Aloe powders pick up moisture readily and can become sticky. Weigh the powder quickly, reseal the container after each use, and premix with part of the filler before the main blend. Compare an opened lot with a retained sample to catch darkening, since light and air shift the yellow toward brown.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply ItemGeneral Information
SampleAvailable upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead TimeTypically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead TimeTypically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
PackagingSuitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
StorageStore 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.
DocumentationCOA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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