Savory Extract Powder

Savory extract starts from the aerial parts of Satureja hortensis, summer savory, an annual herb of the mint family grown as a culinary plant. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction, and the liquor is dried to 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. No other savory form is listed for this botanical, so this ratio extract is the single entry for buyers who need Satureja hortensis in a water-dispersible powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0557 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Satureja hortensis Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Satureja hortensis L., summer savory, a slender annual of the Lamiaceae. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaf and flowering top. Roots are not part of this ingredient. Winter savory is Satureja montana, a perennial shrub with a different, more resinous aroma, and it is not the species supplied here.

The characteristic constituents of the herb are the phenolic monoterpenes carvacrol and thymol, along with phenolic acids, flavonoids and triterpenic acids. These are largely found in the volatile oil, and the oil is mostly lost during water extraction and drying, so savory extract is milder than the fresh or dried herb.

What 10:1 Means for Savory

The 10:1 ratio describes how much dried savory herb is concentrated into the extract. It is not a carvacrol or phenolic acid figure, and this entry carries no marker percentage. Because the catalog has no powder or graded sibling for this botanical, the ratio extract is the only way to specify savory here. Buyers who expect a strong peppery culinary aroma from the extract will find it much gentler, since the volatile fraction that creates that aroma is not retained. The species and part are therefore the key specification points.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Satureja hortensis
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Summer Savory
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

Capsule Fills for Savory Extract

Two-piece capsules take the powder as a light brown fill with a flow aid, and the herbal taste is mild enough that capsules and tablets are both practical formats. A weight and disintegration check completes the trial before the lot is released.

Tea-Style Savory Sachets

Instant sachets blend the extract with lemon, thyme or mint flavors in a dry mix. The cup is a hazy tan liquid with a mild herbal note, and sweeteners are optional because the extract has little bitterness. The mix is sealed quickly after filling to keep moisture out.

Herbal Tablet Granulates

Tablets compress with microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant, and the extract binds fairly well. A light coat is enough to hide the tan color. Dry granulation avoids sticking on punches, and hardness is checked once the tablet has cooled after compression.

Savory Stick-Pack Blends

Stick packs take the extract with citrus flavors and a sweetener, since its light herbal profile pairs with lemon and cucumber better than with heavy fruit flavors. Premixing keeps the dose even across the batch, and a sieve step removes lumps before filling.

Cereal Bar Dry Blends

Bars use the extract in the dry fraction with grains and seeds, where the quiet herbal note blends in without competing with the base. The powder is added before the syrup to avoid clumps, and finished bars are checked for color and moisture.

Formulation Notes

Savory extract is a light brown powder with a mild herbal aroma and a faintly bitter, slightly peppery taste. It disperses in water to a hazy tan liquid. Because the volatile oil is mostly removed, the powder smells much less than the herb it comes from, and the flavor impact in a finished format is subtle.

The powder takes up humidity from the air, so weigh it in a dry room and premix with a flow agent before capsule or stick filling. Heat can deepen the color, which is checked during stability trials. After opening, reseal the pack and keep it out of direct light and 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)

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