Aster Root Extract Powder

The roots and rhizomes of Aster tataricus, the Tatarian aster called ziwan in Chinese herbal practice, are the only plant part behind this extract. The roots are extracted in water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder. Flowering stems and leaves are not used.

This aster root extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. No shionone or other constituent percentage is stated, so the product is defined by species, part and ratio.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0190 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Aster tataricus Root Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Aster tataricus L.fil., a tall perennial of the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to northern and eastern Asia. The part used is the root with its short rhizome, a dense mass of fine roots. The stem, leaves and purple flowers are not part of this aster root extract.

Plenty of garden “asters” look similar above ground, but their roots are not equivalent. Other Aster species and related daisy-family herbs are separate materials, and the species name is the safest identification on a specification.

Triterpenes such as shionone, saponins, cyclic peptides called astins and flavonoids are the constituent families of the root.

What 10:1 Means for Aster tataricus

The 10:1 ratio measures root going into the aster root extract. It is not a shionone or saponin assay, and it names no single marker. Because the root holds several families of compounds, a water-based ratio extract keeps the soluble ones and leaves the less polar triterpene fraction largely behind.

That is a useful point for buyers comparing aster root extract with a figure-led product. A ratio extract suits a specification that fixes species, part and solvent, and a specification that needs a declared triterpene figure needs a different kind of product.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Aster tataricus
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Tatarian Aster, Zi Wan
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 Root Extracts

Aster root extract fills hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh. The root has a fine fibrous structure that mills to a powder with good bulk, so fill weight is rarely a limit. If the powder bridges, a small glidant addition restores flow.

Tablets with Dry Binders

Tablet trials start with a dry binder and a short, late lubricant step. The light brown core accepts a standard film coat. Compare hardness at pressing and after a week of storage, since water-soluble root extracts slowly take on moisture.

Tea-Style Instant Sticks

Because ziwan is traditionally prepared as a decoction, aster root extract fits tea-style sticks well. The powder disperses in hot water to a tan, slightly hazy cup. Pair it with licorice-style, spice or roasted flavours and test at the planned dose.

Powder Sachets

Sachets take the extract with a sugar or fibre carrier. Sieving aster root extract into the carrier before the mixer spreads the tan colour evenly through the sachet. A short mixing time is enough for a fine powder.

Gummy and Bar Premixes

Bars and gummies take the aster root extract through a dry premix with part of the sugar or protein. The mild, earthy taste is easy to place in cocoa, oat or ginger bars, and the tan colour disappears in a brown base.

Formulation Notes

Aster root extract is a light brown powder with a mild, earthy aroma and a faintly bitter taste. In water it forms a tan dispersion with a slight haze, and the saponin fraction may add a little foam on shaking. The extract is not highly coloured, so it blends into most beverage bases without altering them strongly.

Disperse the powder into agitated water, or wet it first with a small volume of liquid, to avoid dry lumps that are slow to redisperse. Premix with a share of the carrier by hand-sieving, then add the rest in the mixer. After use, fold and seal the liner, then move the drum to a cool, dry spot off the floor.

Aster root extract suits formats where a colour of pale tan is acceptable and where a mild, herbal aroma is tolerated. Check colour and clarity in the real base before the dose is fixed, and judge the liquid after several minutes of rest.

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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