Iris Root Extract Powder

Iris root extract is made from the dried underground rhizome of Iris germanica, the bearded iris, known in perfumery as orris, and not from the leaves or flower petals. Water extraction concentrates the soluble rhizome 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 rhizome extract of one named species, and no powder, marker grade or pure compound of this plant is listed beside it.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0393 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Iris germanica Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Iris germanica L., the German or bearded iris, a rhizomatous perennial of the Iridaceae with sword-shaped leaves and large flowers. The part used is the thick horizontal rhizome, which trade calls the root. Leaves, flowers and seeds are not included. Orris root from Italy and Morocco is a related selection from the same species group, and blue flag, Iris versicolor, and yellow flag, Iris pseudacorus, are other species. Isoflavones, starch and a fatty-acid fraction are the main constituent families of the rhizome, named here without figures.

What 10:1 Means for Iris Root

A 10:1 figure on an Iris germanica extract states concentration against the starting rhizome and carries no isoflavone level. The violet-scented irones that perfumers prize form only after the dried rhizome is aged for years, so a plain water extract does not carry the perfume character that the word orris suggests. Buyers who arrive via fragrance searches should know that this is a botanical extract, not a perfumery material. Writing the species and the rhizome on the order fixes the identity, and no other form of this species is listed beside it.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Iris germanica
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Orris 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

Rhizome Extract Capsules

Iris germanica extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light brown powder with a faint, earthy, slightly sweet note. Starch carried over from the rhizome makes the powder somewhat cohesive, so a flow aid in the premix keeps it moving through the dosing disc.

Starch-Friendly Tablet Mixes

Tablets take the extract at moderate inclusion, and the residual starch helps binding at low compression force. Because starch also holds water, run hardness and disintegration again after storage in the final pack. A film coat then keeps the finished tablet from picking up moisture on the shelf.

Tea-Style Instant Blends

In instant blends the extract gives a hazy, pale brown liquid with a mild, earthy sweetness. Vanilla, almond or chamomile flavors suit the profile, and a soluble carrier keeps the dose even from sachet to sachet.

Soft Chew Premixes

Soft chews pair the extract with vanilla, caramel or almond flavors. Add the powder to the cooked base late, and test texture over shelf life, because starch-bearing powders can firm a chew gradually as they take up moisture.

Dry Stick Pack Mixes

Sticks combine the extract with a bulking agent and a mild flavor, giving a repeatable dose. The faint earthy taste needs little masking, so sticks stay simple, and a laminate film limits moisture entering the pack.

Formulation Notes

Iris germanica extract is a light brown powder with a faint, earthy, slightly powdery aroma and a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste. Dispersed in water, the extract forms a hazy, pale brown liquid, and a fine sediment settles on standing. The starch fraction can make a thick, slightly slimy feel at higher inclusion.

Weigh the Iris germanica extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw, because a rhizome water extract is hygroscopic and cakes at the surface. For capsule work, blend the powder with a free-flowing carrier, and in drinks add it to the dry base before any liquid goes in.

Starch-bearing extracts can clump when dropped into liquid all at once. In drinks, sift the powder onto the surface while stirring, or pre-blend it with sugar, so it wets evenly and does not form lumps that float and resist stirring.

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)

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