Polygonatum Rhizome Extract Powder

Thick, knobbly rhizomes of Polygonatum sibiricum, the Siberian Solomon’s seal known in Chinese trade as huangjing, supply this polygonatum rhizome extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble rhizome fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light yellow powder at a 10:1 ratio. Leaves, stems and fruit are left out.

The 10:1 ratio carries no polysaccharide percentage. The powder is light yellow, ground to 80 mesh and water dispersible. The plain rhizome powder, the polysaccharide powder and the peptide are separate products, and Polygonatum odoratum is a different species.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0098 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Solomon's Seal, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Polygonatum sibiricum Rhizome Identity & Part

The botanical entity is Polygonatum sibiricum Redouté, a perennial of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. The part used is the thick horizontal rhizome, whose knotted shape gives rise to the trade name chicken-head huangjing. Leaves, aerial stems and berries are not added to this polygonatum rhizome extract.

Several Polygonatum species are sold as huangjing, and the slender yuzhu rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum is a different drug with its own extract. A specification that says only “polygonatum rhizome” therefore does not settle the species, and the botanical name is stated here. The rhizome is rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides and sugars, together with steroidal saponins and small amounts of flavonoids.

Polygonatum Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Polygonatum Rhizome Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried P. sibiricum rhizome	A dispersible rhizome extract without a marker is wanted
Polygonatum Rhizome Powder	Dried, milled rhizome	Rhizome fiber and bulk are wanted
Polygonatum spp. Polysaccharide Powder	Polysaccharide-defined ingredient	A polysaccharide figure is required on the label
Polygonatum Peptide Powder	Polygonatum-derived peptide ingredient	A peptide ingredient is required, not a ratio extract

Ten parts of huangjing rhizome become one part of this powder, and that input is what 10:1 records. It gives no polysaccharide figure, and a label that must state one needs the polysaccharide powder.

The ratio extract suits blends that want huangjing identity in a sweet, mucilaginous, dispersible form. The milled rhizome gives fiber and a coarse mouthfeel. The peptide is a different ingredient type with a protein-based definition, so it is chosen on specification, not on the plant name.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Polygonatum sibiricum
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Siberian Solomon’s Seal, Huangjing
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Yellow 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

Sweet Rhizome Drink Powders

Drink powders use the extract for a mellow sweetness and a slightly thick body. The rhizome sugars reduce the amount of added sweetener, but they also make the powder sticky. Date, honey and black-tea flavors suit its dark-sweet profile.

Capsule and Tablet Cores

Capsule and tablet cores take the extract with other rhizome and root extracts. Sticky, sugar-rich solids bridge in hoppers and soften in humid air, so a flow aid, dried excipients and a coated tablet are common. Hardness is checked after aging.

Soft Chew and Gummy Mixes

Chew and gummy mixes accept polygonatum rhizome extract after cooking, once the mass has cooled. The mucilage gives body, and the light tint hides easily in caramel or honey flavors. Because the extract is sweet, the sugar level of the base is reduced.

Instant Stick Packs

Instant sticks combine the extract with a sweetener and a light carrier. A warm cup shows the full mellow sweetness and a slight stickiness, whereas cold water leaves lumps unless the stick is premixed or stirred. Foil film keeps the powder from caking on the shelf.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light yellow with a faint, caramel-like aroma and a sweet, mildly mucilaginous taste. In water it disperses to a pale yellow, lightly viscous liquid. Sweet mucilage hydrates slowly, so a first stir leaves small clumps that fade after a few minutes.

Premix the powder into part of the dry base before the final blend, ideally with a non-sticky carrier to separate the particles. High sugar content makes this extract one of the stickier rhizome powders, and an uncovered scoop left on the bench gets tacky within hours.

Opened drums are resealed with the liner pressed flat, and a desiccant sachet is added for long storage. Check the powder for lumps before use, since a lightly caked lot usually breaks up with a gentle sieve. A short stability trial of the chew or gummy is advisable, because the high sugar content of polygonatum rhizome extract can soften a finished piece in warm storage, and the softening shows first at the edges of the piece.

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.