Neem Leaf Extract Powder

Neem leaf extract starts from the leaves of Azadirachta indica, the compound, serrated-leaflet foliage of the neem tree, with the seed kernel, bark and twigs excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble leaf fraction, and the liquor is dried into a green powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. It is the whole-leaf ratio extract, kept apart from the bitter-principle grade of the same leaf. Neem seed oil and kernel products are different materials and are not part of this entry.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0465 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Neem, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Azadirachta indica Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Azadirachta indica A.Juss., the neem tree of the Meliaceae, a fast-growing evergreen of the Indian subcontinent whose long compound leaves carry a dozen or more toothed leaflets. The part used is the leaf. The seed kernel, which is the source of neem oil, and the bark are not part of this neem leaf extract.

The look-alike to avoid is Melia azedarach, the bead tree, a relative with similar pinnate foliage and a different chemistry. A specification should therefore quote the Latin binomial and the leaf. Neem leaf holds limonoids such as nimbin and salannin, flavonoids and polysaccharides, named here only as families, and the leaf is strongly bitter.

Neem Leaf Extract vs Bitter-Principle Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Leaf Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated Azadirachta indica leaf with no marker figure	A whole-leaf ratio extract is wanted
Neem Leaf Extract 4–10% Bitter Principles	Neem leaf extract defined by a bitter-principle range	A stated bitter-principle range is required

The 10:1 figure is a concentration ratio against the starting leaf. It does not translate into a limonoid, flavonoid or bitter-principle content, and limonoids partition unevenly between water and other solvents, so the neem leaf extract here should not be read as a source of any one of them. Buyers whose specification must carry a declared marker level should choose the defined grade. Buyers who need the plain leaf profile at a fixed ratio can order this extract and rely on the species, part and ratio alone.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Azadirachta indica
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Neem Leaf
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Green 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

Opaque Capsules for Bitter Leaf

Neem leaf extract is a green powder, and its bitterness is strong enough that capsules, not loose powder, are the usual dosage form. Opaque shells hide the color and protect leaf pigments from light. A flow aid evens out the fine, slightly sticky particles during filling.

Film-Coated Neem Tablets

Tablets of neem leaf extract need a film coat, because the bitter taste reaches the tongue within seconds of an uncoated tablet touching saliva. Microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant carry the extract, and the green tint is masked by a pigmented coating.

Masked Drink Powders

In drink powders the neem leaf extract is paired with strong flavor systems such as ginger, lime or mixed berry and a generous sweetener to cover the bitterness. The liquid turns a hazy green-brown. Dose per serving is kept low and tested by sensory panel.

Sachet Premixes for Dissolving

Sachets combine the extract with a carrier and flavor so that the dose stays uniform from pack to pack. Fine leaf extracts segregate from granulated sugar, so the premix is blended gently and in a single step to avoid separation during transport.

Cooked Gummies with Heavy Flavor

Neem leaf extract goes into the cooked gummy base late, with cola or dark cherry flavor to hide the bitterness and the green-brown tint. A short storage trial shows whether the flavor still covers the bitter note after a few weeks.

Formulation Notes

Neem leaf extract is a green powder with a faint, grassy and slightly sulfurous aroma and a pronounced bitter taste that lingers. In water it makes a hazy green-brown liquid, and fine leaf fragments settle with time. Sweeteners soften the bitterness only partly, so masking relies mostly on flavor choice and a low inclusion level.

The powder is hygroscopic like most leaf extracts. Weigh the neem leaf extract in a dry area, reseal the liner after each draw and keep it away from heat and light, which fade the leaf pigments from green to olive. Surface clumping is the first sign of moisture pickup, and a flow aid in the premix keeps the powder moving on dosing equipment.

Dry-blend neem leaf extract with its flavor and sweetener first, so the bitter powder is diluted before it meets other ingredients. Screen the premix once, fill capsules promptly and keep the dosing area free of moisture. For tablets, trial the coating on a pilot lot to confirm that it still masks the bitterness after a few weeks of storage.

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.