Kochia Fruit Extract Powder

Kochia Fruit Extract Powder is produced from the dried mature fruit of Bassia scoparia (L.) Voss, widely known in ingredient commerce as Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad. The corresponding herbal material is known as Kochiae Fructus or Fructus Kochiae. The finished ingredient is a concentrated extract powder rather than milled whole fruit.

Commercial grades include 10:1 and 20:1 ratio extracts, with 10:1 representing the principal sourcing specification. TLC is commonly used for extract identification. The fruit contains characteristic triterpenoid saponins, while Momordin Ic provides a useful reference marker for more detailed phytochemical evaluation.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0409 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Fruit & Berry Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Fruit, Kochia Fruit, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

The source material is the dried mature fruit of Bassia scoparia, a member of the Amaranthaceae family. Kochia scoparia remains the established commercial synonym and is widely used in traditional ingredient documentation. Extraction distinguishes the finished material from ordinary fruit powder by concentrating extractable constituents and reducing part of the insoluble plant matrix.

Ratio grades provide different concentration levels for procurement and formulation. The 10:1 format is the primary commercial grade, while 20:1 offers a more concentrated option. These ratios describe the relationship between starting material and finished extract rather than the percentage of a specific saponin, flavonoid, or other constituent.

The ingredient is used in supplement formulations, traditional herbal preparations, dry multi-ingredient blends, and selected personal-care systems. Formulators should consider its natural color and sensory contribution, powder distribution, wetting behavior, and compatibility with other ingredients. These physical characteristics can influence processing and finished-product performance even when the same extract ratio is used.

Application Areas

Botanical Supplement Formulations

Suitable for concentrated supplement systems where Kochia fruit is required in extract form instead of as a larger quantity of powdered raw material.

Capsules & Tablets

Ratio extracts can be incorporated into solid-dose formulations where blend uniformity, powder flow, capsule filling, and compression behavior are important during development and scale-up.

Traditional Herbal Blends

Kochiae Fructus extract can be incorporated into multi-herb formulations where a concentrated fruit-derived ingredient is preferred over the bulk of dried whole material.

Personal Care Formulations

Kochia fruit extract is also used in selected skin-care and personal-care systems. Development work should assess dispersion, color contribution, formulation compatibility, and the behavior of the chosen extract grade.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification / Information
Product Name	Kochia Fruit Extract Powder
Commercial Name	Kochia Scoparia Fruit Extract
Herbal Material Name	Kochiae Fructus / Fructus Kochiae
Accepted Botanical Name	Bassia scoparia (L.) Voss
Commercial Botanical Synonym	Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad.
Botanical Family	Amaranthaceae
Plant Part	Dried mature fruit
Ingredient Type	Ratio extract
Product Form	Powder
Available Extract Ratios	10:1 · 20:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1
Identification	TLC
Reference Marker	Momordin Ic
Characteristic Constituents	Triterpenoid saponins and flavonoids
Reference Analytical Technique	HPLC-ELSD for Momordin Ic analysis

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Kochia fruit contains a diverse phytochemical profile, with triterpenoid saponins representing an important characteristic constituent group. Published investigations have identified Momordin Ic together with related triterpenoid glycosides and flavonoids, providing a more specific chemical fingerprint than a generic statement such as “plant extract” or “polyphenol-rich powder.”

Momordin Ic is particularly useful for analytical interpretation because it has been studied as a quality marker for Kochiae Fructus. HPLC coupled with evaporative light-scattering detection has been used for quantitative analysis of this compound. ELSD is technically relevant because many triterpenoid saponins have relatively weak ultraviolet absorption.

This constituent profile helps distinguish ratio extract specifications from standardized or purified phytochemical ingredients. A 10:1 extract remains a multi-component material and should not be interpreted as containing 10% of a particular marker or active compound.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation should begin with correct species and plant-part authentication. The accepted botanical name Bassia scoparia should be linked correctly with the widely used synonym Kochia scoparia, while the raw material should be identified specifically as the mature fruit. TLC provides a practical commercial identity method, with marker-based chromatographic analysis offering additional chemical characterization where required.

Physical performance depends on more than extract ratio alone. Extraction conditions, concentration, drying process, particle characteristics, and any carrier system can influence powder flow, density, wetting, dispersion, color, and sedimentation. These properties should therefore be evaluated as formulation variables rather than assumed from the botanical identity.

During scale-up, dry formulations should be checked for premixing efficiency, blend uniformity, flow, capsule filling, and compression behavior where applicable. In liquid or semi-liquid systems, R&D teams should evaluate wetting, dispersion, sedimentation, appearance, and sensory impact. Consistency in identification profile and physical behavior is especially important when qualifying material for repeat commercial production.

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.