Lemongrass Extract Powder

Lemongrass extract is made from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, the tall tropical grass used in Southeast Asian kitchens, with the root and flower stalk excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light yellow powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. A milled lemongrass powder of the same species is listed separately, so this lemongrass extract is the finer, water-extracted option without the volatile oil of the fresh leaf.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0414 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Cymbopogon citratus Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, West Indian lemongrass, a clump-forming perennial grass of the Poaceae. The part used is the leaf, including the pale, swollen leaf bases. Roots and flowering stalks are not included. East Indian lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus, and citronella grass, Cymbopogon nardus, are other species, and they are different in oil composition. Flavonoid glycosides and phenolic acids are the main constituents that remain in a water extract, named here without figures. Citral, the lemon-scented compound, belongs to the oil.

Lemongrass Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried lemongrass leaf	A soluble extract without volatile oil is wanted
Lemongrass Powder	Milled dried lemongrass leaf with no extraction	A leaf powder at higher inclusion is wanted

The 10:1 ratio is a statement of concentration against the leaf, and it carries no citral level.

Lemongrass is known for its lemon scent, and that scent sits mainly in the volatile oil, which leaves with steam during drying and water extraction. The milled leaf powder keeps more of that aroma than this Cymbopogon citratus extract does. A formula that needs the fresh lemon note has to add a flavor, while one that needs a soluble, mild leaf extract can use this line. The species name also separates it from the other lemongrasses.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Cymbopogon citratus
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Lemon Grass
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light yellow 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

Leaf Extract Capsules

Lemongrass extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light yellow powder with a faint grassy note. Because the lemon scent is mostly lost in a water extract, capsules carry little odor, and a flow aid in the premix keeps the fine powder from bridging at the dosing disc.

Iced Tea-Style Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a pale yellow, slightly hazy liquid with a mild grassy taste. Added lemon flavor, ginger or mint supplies the aroma, and a soluble carrier keeps the small dose consistent across a long run of sachets.

Tablet Blends with Grass Extracts

Tablets take the extract at modest inclusion with a dry binder. The pale color blends into white and cream cores without visible speckling, and granulating first keeps the fine powder from sticking to the punches in humid rooms.

Citrus-Note Gummy Premixes

Gummies pair the extract with lemon, lime or ginger flavors that supply the scent the water extract lacks. Add it to the cooked base late, and check the color of the finished gummy, since pale yellow extracts can turn slightly brown on heat.

Dry Stick Packs

Sticks combine the extract with acid and a sweetener in a dry mix. The pale tone suits clear or light-colored drinks, and an opaque laminate limits exposure to light and damp air over shelf life. Fill under dry conditions to keep the seal free of powder.

Formulation Notes

Lemongrass extract is a light yellow powder with a faint grassy, hay-like aroma and a mildly bitter, slightly sweet taste. Dispersed in water, it gives a pale, slightly hazy liquid, and fine particles settle slowly. Anyone expecting the sharp lemon scent of the fresh leaf will find it much weaker.

Leaf water extracts attract moisture from the air, so weigh the lemongrass extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. Caking at the surface is the first sign of uptake. Blend with a free-flowing carrier before filling capsules, and stir the powder into the dry base of drink mixes.

Because the volatile oil is gone, lemongrass extract is more stable on storage than the milled leaf, which loses its aroma gradually. Packs of the extract still need protection from heat and light, since pale yellow powders darken at the surface when stored warm.

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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