Pine Bark Extract Powder

Pine bark extract starts from the bark of Pinus pinaster, the maritime pine, with the needle, cone and wood excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble bark fraction, and the liquor is dried into a red-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. It is the whole-bark ratio extract and is not a procyanidin-defined grade. Proanthocyanidin grades of the same bark are listed as separate products.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0506 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bark & Stem, Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, Pine, Plant Extracts, Water Extracted

Pinus pinaster Bark Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Pinus pinaster Aiton, the maritime pine of the Pinaceae, a Mediterranean conifer with thick, fissured, red-brown bark and long paired needles. The part used is the bark. Needle, cone, resin and wood are not part of this pine bark extract.

Bark of several pine species is traded, so the Latin binomial belongs on every specification. The bark holds condensed tannins made of catechin and epicatechin units, known as procyanidins, together with phenolic acids and taxifolin, named here only as families. The ratio extract does not report any of them as a percentage.

Pine Bark Extract vs Procyanidin Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Bark Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated Pinus pinaster bark	A whole-bark ratio extract is wanted
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract ≥65–95% Procyanidins/OPC	Bark extract defined by a procyanidin range	A stated procyanidin range is required
Pine Bark Extract 95% OPC / Proanthocyanidins	Bark extract defined by a 95% procyanidin level	A high-strength procyanidin grade is required

Three entries share one species. The ratio extract is the broad whole-bark product at a fixed 10:1 concentration. The procyanidin grades are defined products whose strength is stated and measured by method. A pine bark extract of the broad kind is not an alternative to them when a specification carries a procyanidin value. The choice follows the specification logic, not the species. A specification for pine bark extract should therefore pair the species with the form: a plain ratio extract for a whole-bark profile, or a defined grade when a procyanidin value must be declared.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Pinus pinaster
Plant Part	Bark & Stem
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Maritime Pine Bark
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Red-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 Tannin-Rich Bark

Pine bark extract is a red-brown powder with a dry, astringent taste, so capsules are preferred. Tannin dust is sticky, so a flow aid and a dry filling room keep fill weights steady, and opaque shells slow the fading of the pigment.

Tablet Blends Without Iron

Microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant form the tablet matrix around the pine bark extract, and the blend is screened once. Condensed tannins darken on contact with iron, so stainless tooling is used. A film coat hides the red-brown tint and the dry bite. Tablet color is rechecked after a few weeks, because tannin tints deepen slowly.

Red-Toned Drink Powders

Drink powders hide the pine bark extract in berry, pomegranate or cola systems where the red-brown tint is welcome. In clear drinks astringency caps the dose. Protein-containing bases are tested for haze, since tannins bind proteins.

Sachets with Carrier

Sachets blend the extract with a carrier and flavor so each serving holds the same dose. Tannin extracts clump readily, so the premix is dried before filling and seals are checked for moisture on each shift.

Dark Berry Gummies

Cooked gummies take the extract late in the base, with dark berry flavors that cover the tint and astringency. Tannins can toughen the gel, so cooking viscosity and finished texture are verified in trials before scale-up.

Formulation Notes

Pine bark extract is a red-brown powder with a faint, resinous, woody aroma and a dry, astringent taste. In water it forms a reddish brown liquid that may cloud as it cools. Astringency is the main sensory limit and sets the practical inclusion level in drinks.

Condensed tannins bind proteins and iron. The powder can haze protein drinks and stain iron surfaces, so stainless or plastic equipment is used. Weigh the pine bark extract in a dry area and close the liner after every draw; keep the opened pack in the dark and away from warmth.

Pine bark extract goes into a carrier premix first, which is then screened into the bulk in a single pass. Prepare drinks by mixing the powder into sugar before water is added. Use opaque packaging for the intermediate, because the pigment fraction fades slowly under light.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.