Longan Extract Powder

Longan Extract Powder is produced from the aril, or edible fruit flesh, of Dimocarpus longan Lour., a member of the Sapindaceae family. The concentrated botanical extract is supplied as a light brown to brown fine powder for dietary supplements, powdered nutrition products, beverage mixes, and selected food formulations.

The principal commercial grade is 10:1 Longan Extract, with 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 ratio options also available within the current supply range. The standard powder is produced to an 80-mesh particle size, with loss on drying and total ash controlled at ≤5.0%.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0426 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Whole Plant & Specialty Extracts Tags: Antioxidant Support, Dietary Supplements, Dimocarpus longan, Longan, Polyphenols

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Longan extract is derived from the aril / fruit flesh of Dimocarpus longan Lour., rather than the seed or outer pericarp. This distinguishes the ingredient from longan seed extract, pericarp extract, and whole longan fruit powder, which represent different raw materials and compositional profiles. The finished product is a concentrated botanical extract rather than simply dried and milled fruit.

Commercial selection is primarily based on extract ratio and finished powder characteristics. 10:1 is the principal sourcing grade, while 20:1 provides a higher-ratio option. Essencefield’s current range also includes 4:1 and 5:1 extracts for projects requiring a different botanical-to-extract concentration basis. Extract ratio describes concentration during processing rather than the percentage of an individual constituent.

The finished extract has a characteristic light brown to brown color and fruit-botanical sensory profile. Its fine powder format supports dry blending, encapsulation, and powdered nutrition systems, while water-dispersible behavior makes it relevant to beverage applications. Formulators should account for natural color, flavor, and suspended botanical solids when selecting an inclusion level.

Application Areas

Dietary Supplements

Longan Extract Powder can be incorporated into capsules and tablets as a concentrated fruit-derived botanical ingredient. Formulation development should consider powder flow, blend uniformity, and the intended extract ratio.

Powder Blends and Sachets

The fine powder format supports botanical blends, stick packs, sachets, and powdered nutrition products. Premixing can help distribute the extract evenly when it represents a relatively small proportion of the finished blend.

Beverage Powders

Water-dispersible Longan Extract Powder can be evaluated for instant drinks and functional beverage systems. Development trials should assess dispersion, haze, sedimentation, flavor balance, and color under the finished formulation’s actual conditions.

Gummies and Functional Foods

The extract can be evaluated in gummies and selected food formulations where a concentrated botanical ingredient is preferred to a larger quantity of whole fruit powder. Heat exposure, moisture interaction, color development, and flavor compatibility should be assessed during pilot production.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification
Product Name	Longan Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Dimocarpus longan Lour.
Botanical Family	Sapindaceae
Plant Part	Aril / Fruit Flesh
Ingredient Type	Botanical Ratio Extract
Product Form	Fine Powder
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1 Extract
Available Extract Ratios	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1 · 20:1
Appearance	Light brown to brown fine powder
Particle Size	80 mesh
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Water Behavior	Water-dispersible
Country of Origin	China
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging

Key Constituents & Extract Profile

Longan aril is a multi-component botanical material rather than a single-compound standardized extract. Its fruit flesh contains carbohydrates and polysaccharides together with naturally occurring polyphenolic and flavonoid constituents, organic acids, amino acids, and other components associated with the edible aril.

For commercial evaluation, these constituent families should be distinguished from an analytical standardization claim. A 10:1 extract describes the botanical-to-extract concentration basis; it does not mean that the ingredient contains 10% polysaccharides, 10% polyphenols, or another 10% active marker.

This distinction also separates conventional ratio extracts from standardized grades. A product specified to a defined polysaccharide or polyphenol content requires its own assay target and analytical method. Chemical data obtained from longan seed or pericarp should likewise not be used to characterize an aril-derived extract because the plant materials have different constituent profiles.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Analytical evaluation should establish botanical identity, plant part, and the declared extract ratio. Raw-material authentication is particularly important because commercial longan ingredients may originate from the aril, seed, or pericarp. Ratio specifications should be treated separately from constituent assays or standardized marker claims.

The 80-mesh powder format supports incorporation into dry blends and encapsulated products. Moisture control is relevant to powder handling and storage performance, while the ingredient’s natural brown coloration and fruit-botanical sensory profile can influence finished-product appearance and flavor. In aqueous systems, water dispersibility does not necessarily produce a completely clear solution.

During scale-up, R&D teams should focus on the ingredient characteristics most relevant to the intended delivery system. Dry products should be evaluated for distribution and handling, while liquid and semi-solid systems should be assessed for suspension stability, visual uniformity, flavor interaction, and processing exposure. Higher extract ratios should not automatically be assumed to have identical physical or sensory behavior.

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.