Ashwagandha Extract 5% Withanolides Powder

1. Product Overview

Ashwagandha Extract 5% Withanolides Powder is a standardized botanical extract derived from the roots of Withania somnifera, valued for its naturally occurring withanolides. It is widely used in the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries for the formulation of stress-management, relaxation, sleep-support, and general wellness products. Its standardized 5% withanolide content provides manufacturers with a consistent active-compound profile and reliable formulation performance. Growing global demand for plant-based wellness ingredients makes it a commercially attractive raw material for supplement manufacturers and bulk ingredient distributors.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Product Name: Ashwagandha Extract 5% Withanolides Powder

• Botanical Name: Withania somnifera

• Plant Part: Root

• Active Constituents: Withanolides

• Standardization: 5% Withanolides

• Physical Form: Fine powder

• Appearance: Light brown to yellowish-brown powder

• Odour: Characteristic botanical odour

• Solubility: Dispersible in water; solubility depends on extraction method and carrier composition

• Moisture Content: Typically ≤5%

• Packaging: 25kg fibre drums or food-grade bags with inner liners; customized bulk packaging available

• Shelf Life: Typically 24 months when stored under recommended conditions

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture

• Origin: India (subject to supplier availability)

• Quality Documentation: COA, MSDS/SDS, and relevant microbiological and heavy-metal test reports available upon request.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements: Used in capsules, tablets, powders, and herbal supplement formulations targeting stress management, relaxation, and general wellness.

• Functional Food and Beverages: Incorporated into wellness drinks, nutritional blends, powdered beverages, and functional food formulations.

• Pharmaceutical and Herbal Formulations: Serves as a standardized botanical ingredient in traditional herbal preparations and plant-based wellness products.

• Sports Nutrition: Used in selected recovery, performance-support, and adaptogenic supplement formulations.

• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Applied in selected botanical skincare and personal-care formulations.

Its standardized withanolide concentration supports formulation consistency, ingredient traceability, and reproducible product specifications compared with non-standardized botanical powders.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Standardized Active Content: 5% withanolides provide a defined specification for consistent formulation and quality control.

• Quality Consistency: Batch-level testing and quality documentation support reliable industrial procurement.

• Supply Reliability: Bulk sourcing options support ongoing manufacturing requirements and distributor demand.

• Logistics Capability: Available in industrial packaging suitable for bulk handling, warehousing, and international shipment.

• Price Competitiveness: Bulk procurement offers opportunities for cost efficiency and improved sourcing economics.

• Natural Ingredient Positioning: Supports growing market demand for plant-derived wellness and botanical ingredients.

• Technical Documentation: COA, SDS/MSDS, and applicable quality reports can be supplied to support buyer verification and regulatory assessment.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT

• Loading Capacity (20-Foot Container): Approximately 10–12 MT, subject to packaging configuration and applicable payload limits.

• Loading Capacity (40-Foot Container): Approximately 20–24 MT, subject to packaging configuration and applicable payload limits.

• Supply Type: Bulk industrial and international export supply.