Osmanthus Fragrans Extract Powder

Osmanthus fragrans extract starts from the flower of Osmanthus fragrans, the tiny clustered blossoms of the sweet osmanthus tree, with the leaf, fruit and bark excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble petal fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light brown powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. The apricot-like fragrance of the fresh flower belongs to the volatile fraction and is largely absent from the powder. Osmanthus absolute is a fragrance material and not part of this entry.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0483 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Flower, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Osmanthus fragrans Flower Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Osmanthus fragrans Lour., the sweet osmanthus or tea olive of the Oleaceae, an evergreen shrub or small tree whose leathery leaves carry autumn clusters of tiny white, yellow or orange flowers. The part used is the flower. Leaf, fruit and bark are not part of this Osmanthus fragrans extract.

Cultivar groups differ in flower color, from silvery white to deep orange, and the carotenoid content follows the color. Holly osmanthus, Osmanthus heterophyllus, is another species. The flower holds phenylethanoid glycosides such as verbascoside, flavonoid glycosides and carotenoids, named here only as constituent families, and a delicate fragrant oil.

What 10:1 Means for Osmanthus

A 10:1 ratio on an Osmanthus fragrans extract describes concentration against the starting petals and says nothing about fragrance, glycoside or carotenoid content. The scent molecules are volatile and escape during evaporation and drying, so the powder is not an aromatic ingredient. Buyers who want a floral fragrance should add flavor, and buyers who need a declared marker must look at a defined grade, which is not listed for this flower. The extract is ordered by species, part and ratio. Osmanthus fragrans extract is therefore a flower-only entry, and the Osmanthus fragrans name keeps it distinct from fragrance absolutes.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Osmanthus fragrans
Plant Part	Flower
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Sweet Osmanthus Flower
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

Capsules for Floral Extracts

Osmanthus fragrans extract is filled into capsules as a pale brown powder. Petal extracts are light and bulky, so tapped density is measured before the fill weight is set, and a flow aid prevents bridging in the hopper.

Floral Tea-Style Mixes

In instant tea-style blends the flower extract gives an amber, faintly sweet cup. Added osmanthus-style flavor supplies the apricot-like fragrance the water extract lacks. Jasmine, oolong and lychee profiles pair well, and a carrier keeps each sachet at the same dose.

Light-Colored Chewable Tablets

Chewable tablets on a sorbitol base carry the extract with peach or apricot flavor. The tint is mild compared with darker herb extracts, but it still needs an even pre-blend with the filler to avoid visible specks.

Drink Sticks with Stone Fruit

Sticks combine the flower extract with apricot, peach or plum flavors in barrier laminate. Sugars and glycosides make the premix cake in humid storage, so the powder is dried before filling and seals are checked for condensation.

Gummies with Delicate Flavor

In cooked gummies the flower extract goes in after the main boil. Light amber tint suits peach and white tea flavors. Flavor is added at the end of cooking, since heat strips the floral top notes from both the flavor and the extract.

Formulation Notes

Osmanthus fragrans extract is a light brown powder with a faint, sweet, flower-like aroma and a mild, slightly astringent taste. In water it forms a hazy amber liquid with a little sediment. The floral note is delicate and easily masked by acidic or strongly spiced flavors.

The glycoside and sugar content makes the powder hygroscopic. Weigh the flower extract in a dry room, close the liner after every draw and keep the opened pack out of heat and light. Carotenoids and phenolics darken with age and exposure, so opaque packaging protects the intermediate between lots.

Dry-blend the extract with a carrier and screen it into the bulk in one stage. In beverages the powder wets slowly when it is stirred straight into cold water, so it is pre-blended with sugar. Pilot lots show whether the amber tint holds in the chosen acid and sweetener system.

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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