Atractylodes Macrocephala Extract Powder

Atractylodes macrocephala, the white atractylodes known as baizhu, supplies the rhizome for this extract. The rhizome is extracted in water, concentrated and dried to a light brown powder. Leaves, stems and flower heads are not part of the material.

This atractylodes macrocephala extract is a 10:1 ratio extract with no marker assay. The powder is milled to 80 mesh and disperses in water. No sesquiterpene percentage is stated, and the standardized extract of the same rhizome is a separate product.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0191 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Atractylodes, Bars & Bakery, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Atractylodes macrocephala Rhizome Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., a perennial of the daisy family, Asteraceae, cultivated mainly in eastern China. The part used is the rhizome. Aerial parts and fibrous roots are not included in this atractylodes macrocephala extract.

White atractylodes is often confused with its congener Atractylodes lancea, the cangzhu of Chinese herbal practice. The two rhizomes differ in structure, volatile oil content and traditional use, and they are sold as separate materials.

Sesquiterpenoids such as atractylenolides and atractylon, polysaccharides and a volatile oil are the constituent families of the rhizome.

Atractylodes Macrocephala Extract vs Related Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 White Atractylodes Rhizome Extract	Water extract of the rhizome, ratio-defined	A whole-extract profile without a marker figure is needed
Atractylodes Macrocephala Extract 2–10% Sesquiterpenes	Standardized extract of the same rhizome with a defined sesquiterpene range	The specification names a sesquiterpene figure
Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizome Powder	Dried, milled rhizome with no extraction	Whole rhizome with fibre is wanted
Atractylenolide I 98%	Single-compound grade, pure atractylenolide I	The brief names atractylenolide I

The 10:1 ratio measures rhizome going into the extract. It is not a sesquiterpene assay. A water extraction also leaves the less polar sesquiterpenes and most of the volatile oil largely behind, so this extract and the standardized grade differ in profile as well as in labelling.

The four rows are four specification bases: a ratio extract, a standardized extract, a milled rhizome and one isolated compound. Picking among them is a choice of what the specification should fix.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Atractylodes macrocephala
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	White Atractylodes, Bai Zhu
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 Rhizome Extracts

Atractylodes macrocephala extract fills hard capsules after a flow check at 80 mesh. The rhizome gives a dense, free-flowing extract, so fill weight is rarely a limit. Add a glidant only if the powder bridges in a humid filling room.

Tablets with Starch-Tolerant Binders

Rhizomes carry polysaccharides that make the dried extract take up moisture. Choose a dry binder and a film coat that acts as a barrier, then compare tablet hardness at pressing and after a week of storage in the final pack.

Tea-Style Instant Sticks

Baizhu is traditionally prepared as a decoction, so tea-style sticks suit the extract. It disperses in hot water to a tan, lightly hazy cup. A ginger, jujube-style or roasted-grain flavour suits the earthy-sweet note, and the dose should be tasted before fill weight is fixed.

Carrier-Blended Sachets

Sachets carry the atractylodes macrocephala extract in a sugar or fibre carrier. Sieve the powder into the carrier first, because polysaccharide-rich powders form soft lumps when poured straight into a mixer. Check dose uniformity at the start, middle and end of the filling run.

Bar Binder Premixes

In a bar, add the powder to the dry ingredients first and bring in the syrup afterwards. The mild taste of the water extract is easier to place in a cocoa or oat bar than the aromatic herb powder would be.

Formulation Notes

Atractylodes macrocephala extract is a light brown powder with a mild, earthy-sweet smell. For atractylodes macrocephala, in water it forms a tan, slightly hazy dispersion. Because the volatile oil of the fresh rhizome is largely absent after water extraction, the aroma stays modest and a finished drink depends more on its flavour system than on the extract.

Dispersion is easiest when the powder goes into moving water or is wetted into a paste before dilution. Sieve once with the carrier, then blend; this avoids concentrated specks in the dry mix. When a drum has been opened, close the liner tight and keep it out of humid air and heat.

Sensory work on atractylodes macrocephala extract is best done at the finished dose: the earthy note is quiet in a neutral base but becomes noticeable in a lightly flavoured water. Judge the liquid 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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