Magnolia Liliflora Extract Powder

Flower buds of the purple-flowered shrub Magnolia liliflora give this extract its identity, and the leaves, bark and fruit are left out. Water extraction concentrates the soluble bud fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

A 10:1 ratio sets the concentration, no marker percentage is attached, and the powder is milled to 80 mesh. No standardized extract, powder or isolated compound of this species is listed alongside it, so this ratio extract is the single Magnolia liliflora ingredient, with no declared lignan or volatile oil figure.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0094 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Magnolia liliflora Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Magnolia liliflora, a deciduous shrub of the Magnoliaceae family with deep purple-red flowers, often called purple magnolia or mulan in Chinese gardens. The part used is the flower bud, collected before it opens. Leaves, bark, wood and fruit are not part of this ingredient.

The name needs care because magnolia buds are traded under several species. The bud drug listed in the current Chinese pharmacopoeia as xin yi is taken from other Magnolia species, and the bark drug houpo comes from a different genus section altogether. Magnolia flower bud material also carries lignans, such as magnolin and fargesin, and a fragrant volatile oil, and those two families set it apart from magnolia bark, whose characteristic constituents are magnolol and honokiol.

Taxonomic databases write the species epithet with a doubled i, and some sources list older synonyms, so a Magnolia liliflora extract is identified by the part, the bud, as well as by the name.

What 10:1 Means for Magnolia Liliflora

A 10:1 ratio records how much Magnolia liliflora flower bud went into the extract. It is not a content figure for lignans, volatile oil or any other constituent, and no such figure is attached to this product. The ratio describes concentration of the starting material only, which is why it needs to be read beside the plant part and the extraction medium.

Water extraction favors water-soluble constituents and leaves most of the volatile oil behind, so the powder is mild in aroma beside the fresh bud. Magnolia liliflora extract fits formulas that want a concentrated, dispersible flower-bud ingredient without bulk plant fiber.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Magnolia liliflora
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Purple Magnolia Flower Bud
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

Flower Bud Capsules

Magnolia liliflora extract goes into hard capsules once it is blended with a flow aid. The light brown powder disperses and does not dissolve, so disintegration is worth testing on the finished fill. A fine bud extract packs densely, so fill weight deserves an early check before scale-up.

Floral Tea-Style Instant Mixes

The bud’s gentle floral character suits tea-style instant mixes with chrysanthemum or jasmine flavors. The Magnolia liliflora extract disperses to a hazy tan cup, and sweeteners and mild acids round off the faint bitterness that comes through, which keeps the floral note readable.

Floral Bud Stick Packs

Sachet and stick packs carry the bud extract on a flavored carrier. Matching particle size across the components keeps the dense extract from settling out of a lighter base during filling and transport, and a fine extract needs an anti-dust step at the seam.

Pectin Gummy Bases

Gummies can carry magnolia bud extract at low inclusion. Adding it after the cooked mass cools below its setting temperature limits heat exposure, and fruit or floral flavors cover its mild bitterness. A pre-blend of the extract with sugar prevents dusting on the depositor.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a faint floral, slightly resinous aroma and a mildly bitter taste. In water it disperses to a hazy tan liquid and does not clear, because part of the extract stays suspended as fine particles.

Most of the aroma of the fresh bud sits in the volatile oil, which a water extract does not retain, so flavor work starts from a quiet base. A short premix with microcrystalline cellulose prevents bridging in a hopper. Once a pack is open, close the liner firmly after each draw, because a light brown bud extract that picks up humidity darkens and turns tacky at the surface.

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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