Asparagus Cochinchinensis Extract Powder

The tuberous roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis, the Chinese asparagus known as tiandong, are the only plant part behind this extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder. Spears and above-ground stems are not used.

This asparagus cochinchinensis extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. No saponin or polysaccharide percentage is stated, so the product is defined by species, part and ratio.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0188 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Dry Blends & Premixes, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Asparagus cochinchinensis Root Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr., a climbing perennial of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae, native to East and Southeast Asia. The part used is the cluster of fleshy, spindle-shaped tuberous roots. Stems, cladodes and berries are not part of this asparagus cochinchinensis extract.

The genus has several look-alikes. Asparagus officinalis is the garden vegetable, Asparagus racemosus is the shatavari of Ayurvedic practice, and Ophiopogon japonicus is an unrelated tuber that Chinese herbal texts traditionally pair with tiandong.

Steroidal saponins, polysaccharides and oligosaccharides are the constituent families of the tuberous root.

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Extract vs Root Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Chinese Asparagus Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried tuberous root	A dispersible powder is needed without root fibre
Chinese Asparagus Root Powder	Dried, milled tuberous root with no extraction	Whole-root material with fibre is wanted

The 10:1 ratio measures root going into the extract. It is not a saponin or polysaccharide assay, and it names no single marker. A ratio extract of this root is defined by species, part and solvent, which suits specifications that fix the identity first.

The two rows differ in form only. The extract is a concentrated, water-dispersible solid. The root powder keeps the fibre and the full mass of the tuber, so it behaves as a bulk food-type powder rather than a concentrate.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Asparagus cochinchinensis
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Chinese Asparagus, Tian Dong
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

Capsules for a Sticky Root Extract

The fleshy tuber is sweet and slightly mucilaginous, and its water extract keeps some of that stickiness. Fill asparagus cochinchinensis extract in a dry room and keep the hopper covered. A glidant is often needed because the powder bridges under humid air.

Tablets with Anti-Caking Care

Tablets from a sugary root extract tend to soften quickly after pressing. Use a dry binder, include an anti-caking agent in the blend and compare hardness at pressing and after a week in the final pack. A moisture-barrier film coat keeps the light brown core stable.

Honey-Style Stick Packs

The mild sweetness of the root suits single-serve sticks with a honey, ginseng-style or tea flavour. The powder disperses in warm water to a slightly viscous, tan cup, and a test at the planned dose shows how thick the drink becomes.

Dry-Blended Sachets

Sachets combine the extract with a fibre or maltodextrin carrier. Sieve the asparagus cochinchinensis extract into the carrier before filling, because sticky root powders form lumps at the surface when poured. Run a dose-uniformity check across the filling run, since a hygroscopic powder can drift in weight as the line warms.

Gummy Premixes

For gummies, blend the extract with the sugar portion before cooking so it dissolves evenly. Its natural sweetness lets the recipe use slightly less added sugar, but the brown tone needs an opaque or dark-coloured gummy base, and the set of the gel should be checked after a week.

Formulation Notes

Asparagus cochinchinensis extract is a light brown powder with a mild, sweet, root-like odour. In water it gives a tan, slightly thickened dispersion, because the polysaccharide and saponin fractions of the tuber hold water. The thickening is modest at low dose, but a high-dose beverage may feel noticeably heavier in the mouth.

Add the powder into agitated water, or wet it first with a small volume of liquid, to avoid dry lumps that hydrate slowly. A sieved premix with part of the carrier keeps dry blends free of pockets of concentrated powder. An opened drum needs a tightly closed liner, a dry shelf and a place away from heat.

The mucilage-like fraction also affects filtration: a clear beverage made from this root extract may need a coarser filter or a clarification step. Test the asparagus cochinchinensis extract in the real base before fixing the dose, and judge the drink after it has rested for several minutes.

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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