Sparganium Stoloniferum Extract Powder

Sparganium stoloniferum extract starts from the tuber of a bur-reed, a wetland plant whose dried tuber is known in Chinese materia medica as san leng. Water extraction concentrates the soluble tuber fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. No other form of this tuber is listed, so this ratio extract is the single entry for buyers who need Sparganium stoloniferum in a water-dispersible powder.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0575 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Sparganium stoloniferum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Sparganium stoloniferum (Buch.-Ham. ex Graebn.) Buch.-Ham. ex Juz., a perennial aquatic or marsh plant with ball-like fruiting heads. The part used is the tuber, the starchy underground storage organ. Bur-reed grows in shallow water and wet margins across eastern Asia. Leaves, stems and fruit heads are not part of this ingredient.

The Chinese trade name san leng has historically covered more than one plant, and the sedge tuber sold as jing san leng is not a Sparganium. Specification lines should therefore name the species. Sparganium stoloniferum tuber carries starch, volatile oil, flavonoids, phenylpropanoid compounds, organic acids and polysaccharides, named as families only.

What 10:1 Means for Sparganium

The 10:1 ratio states how much dried tuber is concentrated into the extract. It is not a flavonoid or volatile oil figure, and Sparganium stoloniferum extract carries no marker percentage on this entry. With no powder or graded sibling listed, the ratio extract is the only way to specify the tuber here. Because the tuber is starchy, much of the starch stays behind in the water extraction residue, which makes the extract a different material from a milled tuber powder. That starch is also why the dry extract flows and wets differently from a milled tuber. Species and part are the specification points that matter.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Sparganium stoloniferum
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	San Leng (Bur-Reed Tuber)
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 San Leng Tuber

Two-piece capsules take Sparganium stoloniferum extract as a light brown, free-flowing powder with a flow aid. The mild, starchy-earthy taste stays inside the shell. Fill-weight control and a disintegration test are the key checks for each finished capsule lot.

Chinese-Style Herbal Tablets

San leng tablets use a cellulose filler plus a disintegrant. A film coat covers the pale brown core and the earthy smell, and the extract itself binds fairly well. Dry granulation avoids heat, and hardness is checked on coated tablets before release.

Instant Tuber Tea Powders

Instant powders blend the Sparganium stoloniferum extract with jujube, ginger or licorice-style flavors. The cup is a hazy tan liquid with a mild, faintly sweet taste. The dry premix is sealed quickly after filling, because the extract slowly takes up moisture.

Sachet Premix Blends

Sachets combine the Sparganium stoloniferum extract with other botanical extracts, sweetener and a dry carrier. The powder disperses well in warm water, and the light brown tint blends into most herbal mixes. Filling checks confirm that the dose stays even through a packing run.

Date and Grain Bar Premixes

Bars take the extract in the dry fraction with dates, oats and seeds, where its mild flavor is almost unnoticed. The powder is added before the syrup to avoid lumps, and finished bars are checked for moisture and shade.

Formulation Notes

Sparganium stoloniferum extract is a light brown powder with a faint earthy aroma and a mild, slightly sweet taste. It disperses in water to a hazy tan liquid, and a fine sediment can settle slowly. Residual starch from the tuber is the main reason for the haze, and a brief stir restores an even suspension. Cold water wets the powder slowly, and warm water gives a more even dispersion.

Weigh the tuber extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw, because moisture pickup is moderate. A flow agent premix helps in capsule and stick lines. After opening, keep the pack closed and away from heat and strong 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)

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