Catnip Extract Powder

Catnip extract starts from the aerial parts of Nepeta cataria, the leafy flowering tops of the plant, with the root excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. It is a plain herb extract, and the volatile oil that gives the fresh plant its scent is largely absent from a water extract.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0259 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Nepeta cataria Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Nepeta cataria L., catnip or catmint, a perennial of the Lamiaceae with square stems, gray-green leaves and white-and-purple flowers. The part used is the aerial part, meaning leaf and flowering top. The root is not part of this ingredient.

Two confusions matter. Ornamental catmints in the same genus are different species, and the name catmint is applied to several of them. The scent most people associate with the plant comes from nepetalactone in the volatile oil, which is lost to a large degree in a water extract. The catnip extract keeps the non-volatile fraction, mainly phenolic acids, flavonoids and triterpenes, named only as families.

What 10:1 Means for Catnip

A 10:1 figure on a catnip extract describes concentration against the starting herb and carries no information about the volatile oil. Because nepetalactone leaves with the steam during drying, the powder is defined by its phenolic acids and flavonoids instead, and neither is quantified by the ratio. A buyer who wants a stated constituent level has to use a marker-based product. A buyer who names species, aerial part and ratio can use this extract as it is. No powder or marker grade of catnip is listed beside it, so the ratio extract is the only form offered for the herb.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Nepeta cataria
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Catnip Herb
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

Herb Extract Capsules

Catnip extract fills into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder that disperses in water. Because the volatile oil is largely absent, the powder smells milder than the dried herb. Premix with a flow aid, because a fine leaf extract can pack unevenly, and run disintegration on the finished capsule.

Tea-Style Instant Mixes

Catnip extract suits instant tea-style powders, where it dissolves to a hazy brown-green liquid. The mild herbal and minty character pairs with chamomile-style or lemon flavors. Dry blend with a carrier so the dose stays even from sachet to sachet.

Gummy Premix Powders

In gummies the extract is added to the cooked base late, to limit heat exposure. Its phenolic content browns the gel slightly, so fruit flavors with a warm tone cover the shade. Test pH early, because catnip phenolics shift color as acidity rises.

Lozenge-Style Compressions

Compressed lozenges carry the extract with isomalt or sorbitol, and the herbal note suits mint and honey flavors. The powder is fine, so a granulation step before compression keeps it from segregating in the hopper.

Herb Sachet Premixes

Mixed-herb sachets combine catnip extract with chamomile or lemon balm powders. The extract’s fine, uniform particles reduce segregation in blends of milled herbs, which tend to separate by size during transport and filling. Blend gently, since over-mixing grinds the herb fraction further and changes the particle profile.

Formulation Notes

Catnip extract is a light brown powder with a faint herbal, minty aroma and a mildly bitter, astringent taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan-brown liquid, and a little fine material settles on standing. Because the volatile fraction is gone, the aroma does not intensify when the powder is wetted.

In drink blends, add the extract to the dry mix early so the herbal note spreads evenly. A water extract of a leafy herb takes up moisture quickly, so reseal the pack at every draw and weigh in a dry room. Surface clumping and darkening are the first signs of moisture pickup.

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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