5:1 Althea/Althaea Extract Powder Manufacturer
Althea Extract – Product Overview
Althea Extract is derived from the roots and flowers of Althaea rosea, a plant belonging to the mallow family. It is rich in polysaccharides, flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, and other natural bioactive compounds. Althea Extract offers repairing, soothing, and anti-aging benefits, showing broad application prospects in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements.
Why Choose YTBIO Althea Extract (Marshmallow Root Extract)?
We own our factory with over 12 years of experience supplying natural botanical extract raw materials for functional food and dietary supplement industry. Our full production line holds complete international certifications: cGMP, FSSC22000, BRC, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO9001 & ISO22000, fully compliant with global health product safety standards.
Our Althea Extract is refined from dried Althaea officinalis root by water‑alcohol extraction and spray‑drying technology. Customizable specifications: 10:1 full‑spectrum powder, 15% Mucilage Polysaccharides. Light beige‑pale brown fine powder, stable batch‑to‑batch active content and color consistency.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS：
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STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
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Extraction Ratio |
5:1 |
5:1 |
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Physical & Chemical |
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Appearance |
Brown Fine Powder |
Complies |
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Taste & Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
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Particle Size |
95% pass 80mesh |
Complies |
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Loss on Drying |
≤0.5% |
0.31% |
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Ash |
≤5.0% |
2.11% |
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Heavy Metal |
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Pb |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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As |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Cd |
≤1.0ppm |
Complies |
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Microbiological Test |
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Total plate count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
520cfu/g |
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Mold and Yeast |
≤100cfu/g |
45cfu/g |
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Coliform |
Negative |
Negative |
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E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with specification, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free. |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat |
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Packing |
By 25kgs/Drum, inner by double plastic bag |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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Main Benefits of Althea Extract
Moisturizing & Repairing:
Polysaccharides help retain water and deeply hydrate the stratum corneum while supporting the repair of the skin barrier, relieving dryness and sensitivity.
Antioxidant:
Flavonoids and phenolic acids work synergistically to scavenge free radicals and delay skin aging.
Anti-inflammatory & Soothing:
Helps inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators, reducing redness, swelling, and itching.
UV Protection Support:
Flavonoids exhibit certain UV-absorbing properties and can serve as auxiliary sunscreen ingredients to enhance photoprotection.
Anti-aging:
May promote collagen synthesis, improve skin firmness, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Application Areas of Althea Extract
Personal Care & Cosmetics:
Widely used in serums, creams, masks, sunscreen products, and other formulations for moisturizing, soothing, anti-aging, and photoprotective effects.
Pharmaceutical Field:
Traditionally used for skin inflammation and wound healing; modern research explores its potential in managing chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Dietary Supplements:
Suitable for oral formulations supporting immune health and skin nutrition.
Daily Care Products:
Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is also used in mouthwashes, soothing sprays, and other personal care products.
FAQ
Q: What are the main active markers of Althea Extract?
A: Polysaccharides are main test markers detected by UV method, naturally contains mucilage and flavonoids inherent from plant root.
Q: Is this powder fully water soluble?
A: It shows good water dispersibility. Slight viscous phenomenon may appear in high‑concentration aqueous solution, minor sediment is normal for root extract.
Q: Can you provide custom specifications?
A: Yes, customized polysaccharide content, extract ratio and mesh size can be produced according to customer requirements.
Q: How to prevent powder caking during storage?
A: Keep sealed under cool‑dry dark environment. High humidity environment will trigger caking. Sifted powder can still be used without mildew or deterioration.
Q: Which microbial indicators are controlled?
A: Total aerobic count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella are strictly controlled, meet food‑grade plant extract standards.
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