Goldenrod Extract Powder

Goldenrod extract is made from the flowering aerial parts of Solidago virgaurea, the European goldenrod, 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 and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. It is a plain herb extract of the named species, which matters because several North American goldenrods are sold under the same common name.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0358 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Solidago virgaurea Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Solidago virgaurea L., European goldenrod, a perennial of the Asteraceae with upright stems and yellow flower heads in late summer. The part used is the aerial part, meaning leaf and flowering top. The root is not part of this ingredient. The common name goldenrod covers many species, and Canadian goldenrod, Solidago canadensis, and giant goldenrod, Solidago gigantea, are the usual look-alikes in trade. Flavonol glycosides, triterpene saponins and phenolic acids are the main constituent families of goldenrod, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Goldenrod

A 10:1 figure on a goldenrod extract states how concentrated the extract is against the herb, and it carries no flavonoid level. Competing offers that quote a flavonoid percentage describe a different product, which would sit on a marker-based page rather than here. Our line is the plain ratio extract of Solidago virgaurea, defined by species, part and ratio. No powder or marker grade of this herb is listed alongside it. Because the common name is shared by several species, the Latin name is the safer anchor for a purchase document.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Solidago virgaurea
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	European Goldenrod
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

Aerial Herb Capsules

Goldenrod extract fills into capsules as a light brown powder with a mild herbal, slightly honeyed scent. The powder is fine and can pack unevenly, so a flow aid in the premix helps hold fill weight steady, and capsules are checked for disintegration after filling.

Herbal Tea-Style Powders

Dissolved in hot water, the powder gives a hazy amber liquid that suits chamomile, lemon balm and lemon-style tea mixes. Dry blending with a carrier prevents segregation of the small dose in the sachet. Cold-brew style mixes need a little more carrier, since cold water wets the powder more slowly.

Tablet Mixes with Herbs

Tablets take the extract at modest inclusion with a binder, and its mild flavor needs little masking. Moisture pickup raises sticking risk on the punches, so granulate first when humidity runs high. A light film coat covers the amber-brown tint and any herbal odor in the core.

Fruit Gummy Premixes

In gummies the extract is added to the cooked base late, and the amber-brown shade sits well under honey and orange flavors. Phenolic acids can darken at higher pH, so test the color across the shelf life.

Sachet Drink Blends

Goldenrod extract combines with citrus acid and sweetener in drink sachets, where the herbal note reads as a background flavor. Opaque or pulp-style drinks hide its slight haze better than clear ones. Fill sachets in dry rooms, because exposure lets the fine powder clump around the seal.

Formulation Notes

Goldenrod extract is a light brown powder with a mild herbal, hay-like aroma and a gently bitter, slightly astringent taste. The powder wets in water to give a hazy amber liquid, and fine particles settle slowly on standing. The astringency comes from phenolic compounds and shows up more in dilute drinks than in capsules.

A water extract of a leafy herb takes up moisture readily, so weigh the goldenrod extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Clumping and surface darkening are the first signs of uptake. Blend a free-flowing carrier into the powder ahead of capsule filling, and stir it into the dry base of drink mixes.

Goldenrod flower tops are pigmented, so the extract keeps an amber cast that deepens slightly in warm storage. Stable color across the shelf life is easiest to hold in opaque packs. Goldenrod extract mixes without trouble into other fine herbal powders.

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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