Ziziphus jujuba Seed Extract Powder

Ziziphus jujuba Seed Extract Powder is produced from the dried mature seeds of sour jujube, commercially identified as Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa and taxonomically accepted as Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa. Also known as Suan Zao Ren or Semen Ziziphi Spinosae extract, it is a concentrated botanical seed extract rather than ground jujube seed powder.

Essencefield supplies both ratio-controlled and standardized grades. The primary ratio specification is 10:1, with 4:1, 5:1, and 20:1 options available. Standardized grades contain 1%, 2%, or 10% total saponins. The fine powder is typically carrier-free, approximately 80 mesh, and suitable for capsules, tablets, botanical powders, and selected reconstitution systems.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0646 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Seed & Bark Extracts Tags: Jujubosides, Saponins, Seed, Ziziphus, Ziziphus jujuba

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Sour jujube seed belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and differs commercially from jujube fruit extract, fruit powder, and untreated seed powder. Extraction concentrates soluble components from the mature seed, producing a fine botanical ingredient containing characteristic triterpenoid glycosides and flavonoid constituents.

Ratio extracts and standardized extracts serve different sourcing objectives. Ratio grades define botanical concentration based on the relationship between starting material and finished extract, while standardized grades provide analytical control of a defined constituent group. Buyers should therefore evaluate extract ratio and total-saponin assay as separate specification systems rather than equivalent measures of concentration.

The ingredient is commonly incorporated into relaxation-, sleep-, stress-, and mood-positioned botanical formulations. Its brown to brown-yellow appearance and characteristic mild earthy bitterness should be considered in flavored systems. In dry formulations, powder density and particle characteristics affect blending and filling, while aqueous applications require evaluation of dispersion, haze, and sedimentation.

Application Areas

Capsules

Suitable for single-botanical and multi-ingredient capsules using either ratio-controlled or standardized material. Particle size, bulk density, flowability, and inclusion level should be considered during capsule filling.

Tablets

Used in botanical tablets requiring concentrated sour jujube seed material. Compression trials should evaluate powder flow, binder selection, lubrication, hardness, friability, and disintegration.

Powder Blends & Sachets

Suitable for stick packs, sachets, and multi-botanical powders. The approximately 80-mesh format supports dry blending, while color and sensory profile should be considered during flavor development.

Beverage Powder Systems

The extract can be evaluated in reconstituted botanical drinks and powdered beverages. Formulation trials should assess wetting, haze, sedimentation, flavor masking, and appearance after standing.

Typical Specifications

Item	Specification / Commercial Information
Product Name	Ziziphus jujuba Seed Extract Powder
Commercial Botanical Name	Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
Accepted Taxonomic Name	Ziziphus jujuba subsp. spinosa
Common Names	Sour Jujube Seed Extract · Suan Zao Ren Extract · Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Extract
Botanical Family	Rhamnaceae
Plant Part	Dried mature seed
Ingredient Type	Botanical seed extract powder
Primary Ratio Grade	10:1
Additional Ratio Grades	4:1 · 5:1 · 20:1
Standardized Grades	1% · 2% · 10% Total Saponins
Characteristic Markers	Jujuboside A · Jujuboside B · Spinosin
Identification Options	TLC · HPLC fingerprint
Extraction System	Water or ethanol-water extraction
Appearance	Brown to brown-yellow fine powder
Sensory Profile	Characteristic seed profile with mild earthy bitterness
Carrier	Typically carrier-free; carrier-supported formats available
Particle Size	Approximately 80 mesh; 100 mesh option available
Water Behavior	Dispersible in water; not normally fully clear-soluble
Moisture	NMT 5.0%
Bulk Density	Approximately 0.4 g/cm³
Standard MOQ	Approximately 25 kg
Sample	Available
Lead Time	Approximately 7–10 business days for available standard grades
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS

Marker Compounds & Standardization

Sour jujube seed contains characteristic triterpenoid glycosides and flavone C-glycosides. Jujuboside A and jujuboside B are representative triterpenoid glycoside markers, while spinosin and 6”’-feruloylspinosin contribute to the characteristic flavonoid profile of the seed.

Total-saponin assays and compound-specific marker assays provide different analytical information. A total-saponin result measures a broader constituent group, whereas HPLC determination of jujuboside A and jujuboside B provides more specific marker control. Chromatographic fingerprinting can further support identity assessment and comparison between extract batches.

Essencefield standardized grades contain 1%, 2%, or 10% total saponins. For projects requiring more defined marker characterization, jujuboside profiling and HPLC fingerprint evaluation can be incorporated into the analytical framework.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Analytical evaluation should distinguish botanical identity, ratio specification, total-saponin assay, and compound-specific markers. These parameters answer different quality questions and should remain separate when comparing suppliers or establishing an ingredient specification. Consistent analytical methodology is especially important when comparing standardized grades across development, validation, and commercial production.

For dry systems, approximately 80-mesh particle size and bulk density around 0.4 g/cm³ influence powder handling. Differences in density between the extract and other formulation components can increase segregation risk during blending, transport, and hopper feeding. Premixing or geometric dilution can improve distribution when the extract is used at relatively low inclusion levels.

During scale-up, formulators should evaluate flowability, blend uniformity, capsule filling, tablet compression, and powder transfer behavior. For reconstituted systems, wetting, dispersion, suspended particles, haze, sediment formation, and appearance after standing should be assessed under the intended processing and storage conditions.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

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.