Ashwagandha Extract (also known as Withania somnifera extract, Indian ginseng, or winter cherry) is a premium adaptogenic botanical ingredient derived from the roots (and sometimes leaves) of the Withania somnifera plant, a member of the Solanaceae family native to India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
The nutritional activity of Ashwagandha is attributed to its bioactive compounds-a group of steroidal lactones known as withanolides, with over 40 identified members in the plant. Root-only extracts contain approximately 5% withanolides, while root-and-leaf blends can contain up to 10%.
Nutritional Supplements
Ashwagandha is most widely recognized for its anxiolytic and adaptogenic properties. It works by modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the system that governs cortisol response. It can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Besides, it has great function for men's health.
Functional Food & Beverages
Ashwagandha's good water solubility (≥50% w/w) makes it suitable for various functional food and beverage applications. It can be added to pre-workout drinks for energy and stress resilience.
Item
Standard
Result of Analysis
Total Withanolides
≥5%
5%
Appearance
Fine Powder
Conforms
Color
1:1000 (distilled water)
Conforms
Odor
Characteristic
Conforms
Taste
Characteristic
Conforms1.0234
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Conforms
Particle Size(40mesh)
90% through
Conforms
Loss on Drying
≤6.0%
2.76%
Bulk density
0.3 - 0.5 g/ml
0.36 g/ml
Heavy Metals
≤20.0ppm
Conforms
Tapped density
0.4 - 0.6 g/ml
0.58 g/ml
Lead(Pb)
≤3.0ppm
Conforms
Arsenic (As)
≤2.0ppm
Conforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What product quality certificates can you provide?
We can provide GMP, ISO22000, HACCP, BRC, KOSHER, MUI HALAL, ISO9001, ISO14000, and Third-Party Test Reports such as SGS or BV.
Q2. What are the key advantages of this Ashwagandha Extract?
Key benefits include: 1. Competitive direct factory supply pricing. 2. Bulk stock raw materials enabling fast delivery. 3. Premium quality with full traceability and certifications. 4. Customizable flavor formulations and specialized specifications for both powdered and liquid raw materials.
Q3. What is the standard payment term?
We accept T/T, L/C, D/P, Western Union, and other standard international business payment methods.
Q4. What is the active ingredient concentration in this extract?
The nutritional activity is driven by bioactive steroidal lactones called withanolides. The standard purity is at least 95% Min, and the root-only extract contains approximately 5% withanolides.
Q5. In what applications can Ashwagandha Extract be used?
It is ideal for health care products, nutritional supplements, and functional food & beverages (such as energy or pre-workout drinks) due to its excellent thermal stability and water solubility.
Q6. What are the packaging options and shelf life?
The product comes in a standard specification of 25Kg/Drum and can be shipped in woven bags, vacuum foil bags, or cartons. It has a verified shelf life of 24 months.
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