Dandelion extract powder is a 100:1 extract of Taraxacum officinale aerial part, carrying chicoric acid and phytosterols as its marker constituents. Bionutricia Extract supplies it in bulk to B2B and OEM formulators from a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, US FDA-registered, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI facility in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical / part:Taraxacum officinale, aerial part
- Extraction ratio: 100:1
- Marker constituents: chicoric acid, phytosterols (HPLC)
- Form / colour: brown powder, characteristic
- Moisture: <10% · pH: 5-6 · Solubility: soluble · Dosage: 200-500 mg
- Particle size: ≥ 95% through 60 mesh
- Pack sizes: 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg
- Certifications: JAKIM Halal facility · FSSC 22000 · US FDA registered · GMP · HACCP · MeSTI · COA per lot
- Clean label: vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (<20 ppm), not irradiated
- Shelf life: 24 months sealed, cool & dry · Origin: Malaysia
What is dandelion extract powder?
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a widespread perennial whose leaf and root have a long history in European and Asian herbal tradition, particularly as a bitter tonic. Bionutricia's dandelion extract powder is a 100:1 concentrate of the aerial part that carries the plant's characteristic phenolic and phytosterol constituents in a stable, water-soluble powder, giving formulators a consistent, easy-to-dose raw material.
Active compound & standardisation
Dandelion's characteristic constituents include the caffeic-acid derivative chicoric acid, phytosterols such as taraxasterol, sesquiterpene-lactone bitter principles, and the prebiotic fibre inulin. There is no single pharmacopoeial marker for dandelion, so Bionutricia reports chicoric acid and phytosterol content by HPLC as the practical identity-and-consistency markers, with the figures given on the batch Certificate of Analysis.
How dandelion works in the body (mechanism)
Dandelion's bitter sesquiterpene lactones stimulate bitter taste receptors (T2R) in the mouth and gut — the traditional rationale for its use as a digestive "bitter" that supports appetite and secretion of digestive fluids. Its chicoric acid and other polyphenols contribute antioxidant activity in vitro, and its inulin acts as a fermentable prebiotic fibre for the gut microbiota. Mechanism is provided as scientific background on the plant; it is not a claim that this ingredient treats, cures or prevents any condition.
Clinical evidence on dandelion
Human clinical evidence for dandelion is limited, and we state this plainly rather than overselling it. The available study is attributed to its authors and provided as scientific context — not as a performance claim for this ingredient.
| Study | Design | Result (attributed to the study) |
|---|---|---|
| Clare et al. 2009, J Altern Complement Med | Pilot study, n=17, single-day dosing of a dandelion leaf extract | Increased urinary frequency and volume in the studied group (a small, short pilot) |
This is a single small pilot; larger controlled trials are lacking. The objective quality metric for this ingredient is its CoA marker content, and traditional use is the honest framing for its positioning.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source / part | Taraxacum officinale, aerial part |
| Extraction ratio | 100:1 |
| Appearance / colour | Powder, brown |
| Marker constituents | Chicoric acid, phytosterols (HPLC; figures on CoA) |
| Moisture | < 10% |
| pH | 5-6 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Particle size / mesh | ≥ 95% through 60 mesh |
| Dosage | 200-500 mg |
| Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | Pb ≤ 2 ppm, Cd ≤ 2 ppm, As ≤ 1 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Microbial (APC, Y&M, coliform, E. coli) | APC < 10⁴ cfu/g, Y&M < 10³ cfu/g, coliform ≤ 10² cfu/g, E. coli absent |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal facility, FSSC 22000, US FDA registered, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed, cool & dry |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Full specification and a batch Certificate of Analysis are provided on request. Figures are typical values; confirm the current lot CoA for release data.
Applications
As a water-soluble 100:1 concentrate dosed at 200-500 mg, dandelion extract blends into powder and liquid systems. Bionutricia supplies the bulk ingredient for B2B formulation; brand owners and manufacturers formulate it into their chosen finished format — capsules, tablets and sachets, herbal teas and bitters, digestive and detox blends and functional beverages.
Why source dandelion extract from Bionutricia?
Bionutricia Extract has manufactured standardized Malaysian botanical extracts since 2006 under a full halal and international food-safety stack (JAKIM Halal facility, FSSC 22000, US FDA registration, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI), issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot. Bulk OEM, custom standardisation and packing are available. See the live dandelion extract product page for ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Standardised on what / is a COA available? 100:1 extract of Taraxacum officinale aerial part; chicoric acid and phytosterols by HPLC; batch CoA per lot.
Which part is used? The aerial part, per the product specification.
Is it halal? Produced in a JAKIM Halal-certified facility, also FSSC 22000, US FDA-registered, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI; documentation with each shipment.
Is it water-soluble? Yes — soluble in water; dosed 200-500 mg.
What formats can I make? Capsules, tablets, sachets, teas, bitters and beverages — we supply the bulk ingredient; you formulate.
MOQ & lead time? Pack sizes 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg; pre-order packing ~1-2 weeks. MOQ & pricing on quotation.
Samples? Paid samples for serious B2B enquiries.
Storage & shelf life? Sealed, cool & dry, away from pests; 24 months when properly stored.
