Lemongrass Extract Powder (Cymbopogon citratus) — Bulk B2B Supplier
Lemongrass extract powder is a 5:1 extract of Cymbopogon citratus stalk that delivers a fresh, natural citrus flavour and aroma (from citral) for food and beverage products. It is supplied in bulk for B2B and OEM formulators by Bionutricia Extract (Bionutricia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd), a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI manufacturer in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical / part: Cymbopogon citratus, stalk
- Extraction ratio: 5:1
- Function: natural citrus flavour & aroma (citral) + light natural colour
- Form / colour / odour: free-flowing yellow powder, citrus
- Moisture: < 10% · Dosage: 2–8%
- Pack sizes: 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg
- Certifications: JAKIM Halal · FSSC 22000 · GMP · HACCP · MeSTI · COA per lot
- Clean label: vegan, non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free (<20 ppm), not irradiated
- Shelf life: 24 months sealed, <25°C, RH <65% · Origin: Malaysia
- Heavy metals: As ≤0.1 · Pb ≤0.2 · Cd ≤0.3 · Hg ≤0.05 · Sb ≤1 ppm · Microbial: within limits · Particle size: on request
What is lemongrass extract powder?
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall, stalky tropical grass with long, thin leaves, widely cultivated across Asia, Africa and the Americas for its fresh, lemony aroma and citrus flavour. Bionutricia's lemongrass extract powder is a 5:1 extract of the stalk that concentrates the plant's natural flavour and phytonutrients into a stable, free-flowing powder using green-biotechnology extraction and encapsulation. For formulators this means a consistent, easy-to-transport raw material — simple to dose and store — instead of variable fresh-stalk inputs.
What is it used for in formulation?
It is used as a natural citrus flavour and aroma in beverages, teas, desserts, ice cream, jelly, jam, dressings, baking and cooking recipes — including traditional dishes such as soups, curries, laksa and tom yam — typically dosed at 2–8% of total weight. The encapsulated flavour releases on heating and is enhanced by sweetness; very sour or bitter systems are best avoided. This grade is intended for mixing, topping or blending into powder and liquid applications.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source / part | Cymbopogon citratus, stalk |
| Extraction ratio | 5:1 |
| Appearance / colour | Free-flowing powder, yellow |
| Odour | Citrus |
| Active compound | Citral |
| Total phenolics | Luteolin, isoorientin, quercetin — 100–150 mg/100 g |
| Moisture | < 10% |
| Dosage | 2–8% |
| Heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg, Sb) | As ≤ 0.1 ppm, Pb ≤ 0.2 ppm, Cd ≤ 0.3 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.05 ppm, Sb ≤ 1 ppm |
| Microbial (APC, Y&M, coliform, E. coli) | APC ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g, Y&M ≤ 10³ cfu/g, coliforms ≤ 10² cfu/g, E. coli absent |
| Particle size / mesh | On request |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed, <25°C, RH <65% |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Nutrition (per 100 g, typical)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | ~5 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 95 g |
| Dietary fibre | 5 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Calcium | ~18 mg |
| Iron | ~0.1 mg |
Why source lemongrass 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), issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot. Its patented (MY-188945-A) green-biotechnology process preserves the natural citrus flavour and phytonutrients without added colourants, fillers or preservatives, and bulk OEM, custom standardisation and spray-dry/packing are available for brand and manufacturer customers.
Frequently asked questions
Is it halal certified? Yes — JAKIM Halal (verifiable on the Halal Malaysia portal), plus FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI; COA per lot.
Standardized to what / is a COA available? 5:1 extract of Cymbopogon citratus stalk carrying citral, moisture <10%; COA per lot.
Is it water-soluble? Intended for mixing/blending into water, beverages and food systems, dosed 2–8%; for liquid systems consider the liquid concentrate.
What does it taste like / how is it used? Fresh lemony citrus flavour for beverages, teas, desserts, baking and cooking (soups, curries, laksa, tom yam); flavour releases on heating.
Clean-label option? Vegan, non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, not irradiated; no added fillers/flavours/preservatives/artificial colours.
MOQ & lead time? Pack sizes 1 kg, 5 kg & 20 kg bulk; pre-order packing ~1–2 weeks. MOQ & pricing on quotation.
Samples? Paid samples for serious B2B enquiries.
Available in liquid form? Yes — Lemongrass Extract Liquid Concentrate.
