Rhodiola Extract Powder

Roseroot, Rhodiola rosea, is the species behind this rhodiola extract, and its thick root and rhizome, not the leaves or stems, are the part used. Water extraction concentrates the soluble root fraction of Rhodiola rosea, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder.

This 10:1 ratio extract of rhodiola carries no rosavin or salidroside percentage figure. It is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. The standardized extract and the plain root powder are separate products, and the species-named listing covers the same plant and part.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0033 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Capsules & Tablets, Plant Extracts, Rhodiola, Root & Rhizome, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Rhodiola Root Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Rhodiola rosea L., a perennial of the stonecrop family that grows in cold mountain and arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It is also called roseroot or golden root. The part used is the root and rhizome, dried before processing. Leaves, flower heads and stems are not included in this rhodiola extract.

The product name here is the short, generic one, and the species behind it is fixed as R. rosea. That matters because the bare word “rhodiola” is traded for several species, among them Rhodiola crenulata and Rhodiola sachalinensis. Rosavins, the cinnamyl alcohol glycosides rosavin, rosarin and rosin, are the markers of roseroot, but sachalinensis also carries rosavin-type compounds, so a rosavin result alone does not prove the species.

Rhodiola Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grade

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Rhodiola Root Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried R. rosea root and rhizome	A dispersible root extract without a marker is wanted
Rhodiola Rosea Extract Powder	The same species and part listed under its species-explicit name	The species name must appear in the product title
Rhodiola rosea Extract 3% Rosavins + 1% Salidroside	Standardized extract with defined rosavin and salidroside levels	The specification names both markers
Rhodiola Root Powder	Dried, milled root with no extraction	Whole-root fiber and bulk are acceptable

A rhizome is dense and fibrous, and much of its dry weight is material that water does not dissolve. The 10:1 figure counts that bulk, so it expresses concentration and not rosavin or salidroside content, and it cannot be used to compare two rhodiola extracts on markers.

Take the standardized grade when a label has to state both markers, and the plain root powder for whole-root products. The ratio extract is the simpler option where rhodiola identity and a dispersible powder are enough.

Under this generic title the Latin name sits in the specification and not in the product name, so a listing that prints only the title needs the species stated elsewhere. The species-named title covers the same material and answers that need directly.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Rhodiola rosea
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Rhodiola, Roseroot, Golden Root
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

Rhodiola Capsule Fills

Capsules take rhodiola extract powder after a flow check, and the dispersible solid breaks apart readily in the shell. Opaque shells hide the light brown fill, and a glidant is added only if the powder bridges in the hopper.

Citrus-Flavored Drink Powders

Rhodiola extract goes into drink powders with amino acids and electrolytes. Its faintly bitter, rose-like herbal taste is covered by citrus or berry flavors, and its light brown color disappears in opaque or tinted bases.

Hibiscus-Style Instant Tea

Instant tea-style mixes pair the extract with hibiscus, ginger or lemon, whose acidity complements the herbal note. The powder dissolves in hot water to a pale amber, lightly hazy cup and leaves no root fiber.

Travel Powder Sticks

Sticks carry rhodiola extract with a sweetener and a flavored carrier. In a bottle the dispersible powder disperses within seconds of shaking, which suits single-dose servings where no spoon is at hand. The light brown tint is faint enough to disappear in a flavored drink.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a faint rose-like herbal aroma and a slightly bitter, astringent taste. In water it disperses to a pale amber, lightly hazy liquid. Strong alkali or long hot holds can break down the root glycosides, so drinks are best kept mildly acidic to neutral.

The extract picks up moisture and forms soft lumps in humid air. Blend it into part of the filler before the main mix and sieve the lumps out before filling. For tablets, mix the extract with a dry binder first, add lubricant last and check hardness again after some weeks of storage.

Keep it clear of strongly alkaline ingredients, which darken the color. After opening, reseal the liner promptly: root extract solids lose flow before they lose color, so a lump that forms at the surface is the first sign of moisture.

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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