Jiaogulan Extract Powder

Jiaogulan Extract Powder is produced from the leaf of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino, a climbing species in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is supplied as a concentrated botanical extract rather than milled Jiaogulan leaf, providing a more controlled ingredient format for supplement, botanical powder, and functional formulation projects.

Essencefield supplies both ratio extracts and gypenosides-standardized grades. The 10:1 extract serves as the core ratio specification, while 80% total gypenosides represents the primary standardized grade. Higher-assay material is also available, with UV and HPLC analytical systems used according to the defined commercial specification.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0401 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Whole Plant & Specialty Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Jiaogulan, Phenolic Compounds, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf contains triterpene saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, phytosterols, and other naturally occurring botanical constituents. Extraction concentrates selected soluble and extractable components compared with whole Jiaogulan powder. Unlike purified gypenoside ingredients, the extract retains a multi-component botanical profile rather than representing a single isolated saponin.

Commercial grades follow two distinct specification systems. Ratio extracts are available at 5:1, 10:1, and 20:1, while standardized material is defined by total gypenosides content, including 80% and 98% grades. Ratio values describe botanical concentration, whereas standardized grades provide a defined marker level for analytical control, low-inclusion formulation, and procurement consistency.

The extract has a characteristic herbal sensory profile with mild bitterness. It performs well in dry supplement systems and can also be dispersed into water-based formulations, although botanical solids may contribute haze or sediment. Particle characteristics, carrier system, premixing, flavor balance, and suspension behavior are therefore important considerations during product development.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

Suitable for concentrated botanical supplements using ratio or standardized grades. Powder flow, bulk density, blend uniformity, capsule-fill consistency, and tablet compression should be evaluated during formulation.

Powder Blends & Stick Packs

The extract can be incorporated into multi-botanical powders, sachets, and stick packs. Staged or geometric blending helps maintain distribution when high-assay material is used at low inclusion levels.

Beverage Powders

Jiaogulan extract can be used in powdered botanical drinks where herbal flavor, mild bitterness, haze, and natural sediment are acceptable. Wetting, suspension, and flavor masking should be assessed during development.

Gummies & Functional Formats

Standardized material can be evaluated in gummies and related functional products. Pre-dispersion, processing temperature, gel compatibility, color uniformity, and bitter-note masking are relevant scale-up considerations.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Commercial Specification
Product Name	Jiaogulan Extract Powder
Commercial Name	Gynostemma Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino
Botanical Family	Cucurbitaceae
Plant Part	Leaf
Ingredient Type	Botanical extract powder
Product Form	Powder
Ratio Extracts	5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Primary Ratio Grade	10:1
Active Marker	Total Gypenosides
Standardized Grades	80% · 98% Total Gypenosides
Primary Standardized Grade	80% Total Gypenosides
High-Assay Grade	98% Total Gypenosides
Analytical Methods	UV · HPLC
Particle Size	80 mesh
Carrier Options	Maltodextrin-supported · Low-carrier · No-carrier
Sensory Profile	Characteristic herbal odor · Mild bitter-green taste
Water Behavior	Dispersible; botanical haze or sediment may occur

Gypenosides & Standardization

Gypenosides are a chemically diverse group of predominantly dammarane-type triterpene saponins characteristic of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Scientific literature describes hundreds of individual structures within this group, so the term refers to a multi-component marker system rather than one purified chemical compound.

For commercial evaluation, standardized extracts should therefore be interpreted through both marker content and analytical method. UV-based testing estimates the total saponin fraction using a reference-based spectrophotometric approach, while HPLC provides chromatographic separation and a different analytical definition of the marker profile.

This distinction matters when comparing supplier specifications. Assay percentages should be evaluated together with the stated method and reporting basis rather than compared as isolated numbers. Ratio extracts represent a different specification concept because they describe botanical concentration instead of defining the finished powder by one marker assay.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Botanical identity starts with authenticated Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf and continues through extraction and finished-powder evaluation. For standardized material, the selected assay and reporting basis are central to quality comparison. Chromatographic or botanical fingerprinting can provide additional identity information and help distinguish a characteristic multi-component extract from a simple total-marker result.

The powder retains botanical color, flavor, and partially soluble plant-derived fractions. In aqueous systems, dispersibility is therefore more useful than assuming complete solubility. Wetting behavior, sediment formation, particle size, carrier content, and sensory intensity should be evaluated against the intended dosage form and concentration.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be checked for segregation, powder flow, capsule-fill consistency, and compression behavior. High-assay material may benefit from premixing before incorporation into a larger blend. Beverage and gummy systems require additional attention to dispersion, bitterness, color distribution, pH environment, processing temperature, and suspension stability.

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.