Black ginger extract powder is a standardized rhizome extract of Kaempferia parviflora (Thai black ginger, or krachai dum) supplying its characteristic methoxyflavone compounds for supplement, beverage and functional-food formulation. It is manufactured in bulk for B2B and OEM by Bionutricia Extract (Bionutricia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd), a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI, NanoVerify and US FDA-registered manufacturer in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical / part: Kaempferia parviflora, rhizome
- Concentration grades: 20:1 and 100:1
- Active compounds: methoxyflavones (polymethoxyflavonoids) — 5,7-dimethoxyflavone and related compounds
- Standardization: standardized flavone complex (methoxyflavones, HPLC-verifiable on the batch COA)
- Form / colour / odour: free-flowing brown powder, characteristic odour
- Moisture: 2–8% · Solubility: water-soluble
- Dosage: 200–500 mg (100:1) / 500–1500 mg (20:1)
- Pack sizes: 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg · MOQ & pricing on quotation
- Clean label: vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (<20 ppm), soy-free, not irradiated
- Shelf life: 24 months sealed, <25°C, RH <65% · Origin: Malaysia
What is black ginger extract powder?
Black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) — also called Thai black ginger, Thai ginseng or krachai dum — is a rhizome in the Zingiberaceae family, distinguished from common culinary ginger by its deep purple-to-black flesh and its profile of polymethoxyflavonoid (methoxyflavone) compounds such as 5,7-dimethoxyflavone and 3,5,7,3′,4′-pentamethoxyflavone. Bionutricia’s black ginger extract powder concentrates these actives into a stable, free-flowing, water-soluble powder using the patented enzymatic + ultrasonic extraction process (MY-188945-A, “Process for Preparing Nutritional Powder Extract”). Supplying a standardized extract rather than raw rhizome gives formulators consistent active content batch to batch — essential for stable finished products and defensible label claims. The commercial product page is here: https://bionutriciaextract.com/product/black-ginger-black-turmeric-kaempferia-parviflora-extract-powder/.
Which active compounds characterise black ginger extract?
The hero compounds are the polymethoxyflavones — flavones carrying multiple methoxy groups that are rare elsewhere in the food supply. 5,7-Dimethoxyflavone (DMF) is the signature marker most laboratories standardise against by HPLC, with 3,5,7,3′,4′-pentamethoxyflavone (PMF) among the major co-occurring flavones. A buyer comparing black ginger ingredients should ask for the methoxyflavone value on the batch certificate of analysis — colour alone does not define a functional-grade extract.
What does the human clinical evidence say?
Standardised K. parviflora extracts carry a growing human evidence base. The results below belong to the cited studies and their specific test materials — reported here as category evidence, not as claims for any Bionutricia product.
| Study | Design | Dose & duration | Reported outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshino et al., 2018 | Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled; n=76 overweight adults (Japan) | 150 mg/day extract, 12 weeks | Reduced abdominal fat area vs placebo |
| Promthep et al., 2015 | Randomised controlled trial; n=60 male athletes (Thailand) | 180 mg/day extract, 12 weeks | Improved physical-fitness performance measures |
| Stein et al., 2018 | Open-label pilot; n=14 healthy older men | 100 mg/day extract, 30 days | Improved erectile-function scores — pilot only, no placebo arm |
Honest limits: sample sizes are moderate, the strongest RCTs used specific standardised extracts at defined methoxyflavone levels, and the sexual-health data remain pilot-grade. That is precisely why the marker matters — an unstandardised black ginger powder cannot borrow this evidence base.
How do the methoxyflavones behave in the body?
Animal pharmacokinetic work (Mekjaruskul et al., 2012, rat) shows the methoxyflavones are absorbed after oral intake, undergo extensive phase-II conjugation to glucuronides and sulfates, distribute widely, and are eliminated in urine and bile; human pharmacokinetic data remain limited and are stated as such. Mechanistic laboratory studies report phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibition, AMPK activation and antioxidant activity for these flavones — in-vitro findings that provide the proposed rationale for the clinical endpoints above, attributed to the studies, not clinical outcomes in themselves.
Which finished formats do brands build with it?
Bionutricia supplies the bulk ingredient for B2B formulation; brand owners and manufacturers formulate it into their chosen finished format. The water-soluble powder suits sachets, capsules, tablets, gummies, functional beverages and energy shots, chocolates, desserts and dry premixes. Typical use levels are 200–500 mg of the 100:1 grade or 500–1500 mg of the 20:1 grade per serving. Black ginger has a long traditional-use heritage across Southeast Asia as a vitality and energy tonic, and is now formulated into energy, vitality, sports-nutrition and active-lifestyle products.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source / part | Kaempferia parviflora, rhizome |
| Concentration grades | 20:1 and 100:1 |
| Active compounds | Methoxyflavones (polymethoxyflavonoids) |
| Standardization | Standardized flavone complex (methoxyflavones / polymethoxyflavonoids) |
| Appearance / colour | Free-flowing powder, light-to-dark brown |
| Moisture content | 2–8% |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Particle size | > 95% through 80 mesh (100:1) / > 85% through 60 mesh (20:1) |
| Dosage | 200–500 mg (100:1) / 500–1500 mg (20:1) |
| Heavy metals | As ≤ 1–2 ppm, Pb ≤ 2 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.05 ppm |
| Microbial limits | APC ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g, Y&M ≤ 10³ cfu/g, coliforms ≤ 10² cfu/g, E. coli & Salmonella negative |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI, NanoVerify, US FDA registration |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed, <25°C, RH <65% |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg — MOQ & pricing on quotation |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Nutritional information
Per serving (100 mg), 20:1 grade, as published on the product label.
| Per serving (100 mg) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 355 |
| Total fat / saturated / trans | 0 mg / 0 mg / 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 84 mg |
| Dietary fibre | 9 mg |
| Total sugars (added) | 0 mg (0 mg) |
| Protein | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
Why source black ginger extract from Bionutricia?
Bionutricia Extract has manufactured standardized Malaysian botanical extracts since 2006 under a full halal and international food-safety stack — JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI, NanoVerify and US FDA registration — issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot. Its patented enzymatic + ultrasonic process (MY-188945-A) delivers a methoxyflavone-standardized black ginger extract with consistent active content batch to batch, without added fillers, preservatives or artificial colours. Bulk supply, custom standardisation and packing are available, and a Herbosomal® liposomal-encapsulated version can be discussed where enhanced bioavailability is required. A Black Ginger Standardized Extract Liquid Concentrate is also produced alongside the powder.
Related guides
- Ginger Extract Powder (Zingiber officinale) — Bulk Buyer’s Guide — a different species; compare gingerols vs methoxyflavones
- Top 10 Questions B2B Buyers Ask Before Choosing a Botanical Extract Manufacturer in Malaysia
- What is Herbosomal® encapsulation?
Frequently asked questions
Is it halal certified? Yes — JAKIM Halal (verifiable on the Halal Malaysia portal), plus FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI, NanoVerify and US FDA registration; COA per lot.
Standardized to what / is a COA available? Standardized to its natural flavone complex (methoxyflavones / polymethoxyflavonoids), in 20:1 and 100:1 grades; the methoxyflavone value is stated on the batch COA.
What grades are available? 20:1 and 100:1 concentration grades; dosage 500–1500 mg (20:1) or 200–500 mg (100:1).
Is it water-soluble? Yes — water-soluble free-flowing powder for sachets, capsules, tablets, gummies, beverages, chocolates and desserts.
What pack sizes and MOQ apply? Standard bulk packs are 1 kg, 5 kg and 20 kg; MOQ, pricing and lead times on quotation. Pre-order packing (freshly made) needs 1 to 2 weeks.
Samples? Paid samples are available for serious B2B enquiries.
OEM / private-label & more bioavailable version? Yes — bulk supply + custom standardisation; a Herbosomal® liposomal version can be discussed.
Available in liquid form? Yes — Black Ginger Standardized Extract Liquid Concentrate.
This monograph is B2B ingredient information. Black ginger extract is supplied as a bulk raw material; no disease prevention, treatment or cure claims are made or implied. All clinical and pharmacokinetic findings are attributed to the cited published studies and their specific test materials.
