Coleus Forskohlii Extract Powder

Coleus forskohlii extract starts from the tuberous root of the plant, a small aromatic perennial of the mint family, with the aerial parts excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root 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 forskolin percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. A forskolin-defined Coleus extract and a purified forskolin compound are separate products, so this ratio extract is the plain whole-root option.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0295 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Coleus, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Water Extracted

Coleus forskohlii Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq., a member of the Lamiaceae also written as Plectranthus barbatus in many references. The part used is the root, which is swollen and tuberous, with a strong aromatic smell when cut. Leaves, stems and flowers are not part of this ingredient.

The identity point buyers meet most often is the forskolin figure. Forskolin is a labdane diterpene found in the root, and it is the compound that standardized Coleus products are defined by. Coleus root also carries essential oil, starch and polysaccharides, named only as constituent families. A ratio extract keeps these alongside the diterpene, and does not quantify any of them.

Coleus forskohlii roots are cleaned, sliced and dried before extraction, and the botanical name on the certificate is the safest check of what was used.

Coleus forskohlii Extract vs Forskolin Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried Coleus root	A whole-root ratio extract without a marker is wanted
Coleus forskohlii Extract 10–40% Forskolin	Root extract standardized to a forskolin range	The specification names a forskolin figure
Forskolin 98%	Purified forskolin compound	A single high-purity compound is the target

The 10:1 ratio records how concentrated the extract is against the root. It does not report forskolin, so any labelled forskolin figure belongs to the standardized grade or to the purified product.

The siblings change the basis of the specification. The standardized extract adds a defined diterpene range, the purified compound removes the root matrix, and this Coleus forskohlii ratio extract names only the root and the ratio. Water is a poor solvent for forskolin, which is another reason the ratio extract and a forskolin grade are not interchangeable.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Coleus forskohlii
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Coleus Root
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

Root Extract Capsules

Coleus forskohlii extract is a dispersible light brown powder that suits two-piece capsule filling. Its starch gives a dense, free-running fill compared with leafy extracts. Fill weight is set from the first tapped samples, and disintegration is tested on the finished capsule.

Dense Tablet Compressions

The extract compresses with microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant, and its starch contributes some binding. A film coat hides the brown tint and the root’s faint aromatic note. Dry granulation keeps the Coleus root powder from absorbing extra moisture before it reaches the press.

Powder Stick Premixes

Drink sticks combine the extract with citrus and ginger flavors that match the root’s warm, slightly pungent character. The liquid is hazy and light brown. A carrier in the dry blend keeps the dose even from one stick to the next.

Gummy Base Additions

Gummies hide the root’s mild bitterness with orange, apricot and tangerine flavors. Add the extract late in the cooked base, and check finished color after a week, since root phenolics can darken the gel slowly.

Bar Blend Inclusions

Bars take the extract in the dry blend beside oat flour and nut pastes. The starch in the extract adds a slightly mealy feel at high inclusion, so levels are tested for texture before scale-up.

Formulation Notes

Coleus forskohlii extract is a light brown powder with a warm, aromatic, slightly woody smell and a mild bitter, peppery taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan liquid, with the starch adding a faint opacity. Fine particles settle slowly when the liquid is left alone.

Weigh the extract in a dry room, because starch-bearing powders take up humidity and form lumps at the scoop. Keep the pack closed between draws and store it out of direct light. For capsule runs, a trial fill checks whether the dense Coleus root powder flows evenly from the hopper without a flow aid.

A Coleus forskohlii lot that arrives darker or lumpier than the last one points to moisture exposure during storage, and it is held back for a moisture check before it goes into a premix.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.