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Ashwagandha Extract 5 Percent Withanolides Herbal Bulk Supplier
Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Ashwagandha extract 5% withanolides herbal bulk supplier for supplements and pharma.
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Ashwagandha Extract standardized to 5% withanolides is a concentrated form of Withania somnifera root, processed to deliver a consistent, lab-verified level of the compound class responsible for the herb's adaptogenic properties. Raw ashwagandha root is sourced from Neemuch and Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, the districts responsible for the majority of India's ashwagandha cultivation and where India's position as the world's top ashwagandha exporter is built. Extraction, standardization, and quality testing take place through our Mumbai-based processing and export operation, positioned to serve both the supplement manufacturing and pharmaceutical ingredient markets. For nutraceutical brands, contract manufacturers, and pharmaceutical buyers, this means bulk access to a verified 5% withanolide extract backed by the documentation international regulatory frameworks require.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Withania somnifera |
| Part Used | Root (whole plant extract available on request) |
| Withanolides Content | 5% (minimum, guaranteed) |
| Testing Method | HPLC (specify if UV/Gravimetric method required instead) |
| Extraction Method | Hydroalcoholic extraction |
| Appearance | Fine brown powder |
| Solubility | Water and alcohol soluble |
| Mesh Size | 80-100 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | Max. 5% |
| Heavy Metals | Within USP/EP limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury |
| Microbial Standards | Meets USP <2021>/<2022> limits, Salmonella and E. coli absent |
| Pesticide Residue | Within limits for US/EU herbal ingredient import regulations |
| Shelf Life | 24 months in sealed packaging, cool dry storage |
| HS Code | 1302.19 (vegetable extracts), confirm with CHA |
A "5% withanolides" claim means different things depending on which test produced that number. HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) measures specific withanolide compounds individually and is the more rigorous, industry-preferred method for supplement and pharmaceutical buyers who need to defend label claims. UV/Gravimetric methods measure a broader range of compounds that can include non-withanolide substances, which sometimes inflates the reported percentage compared to what HPLC would show on the same batch.
Buyers should request the Certificate of Analysis specifying which test method was used, not just the headline percentage, since two suppliers both quoting "5% withanolides" can be selling meaningfully different products if one used HPLC and the other used UV/Gravimetric. This distinction matters most for pharmaceutical buyers and any brand making specific potency claims on their own label.
Neemuch and Mandsaur's ashwagandha cultivation, spanning thousands of hectares, sits well to the north of Mumbai, so this base functions as an extraction, quality control, and export coordination hub rather than a growing origin. Mumbai's established pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing infrastructure supports the extraction standardization, HPLC testing, and regulatory documentation that supplement and pharma buyers require, and the city's port and air cargo access supports both bulk container shipment and smaller, time-sensitive pharmaceutical-grade orders.
1kg and 5kg food-grade aluminum foil bags with inner liner for smaller orders and R&D samples. 25kg HDPE drums with double poly-lining for standard bulk orders, the industry-standard format for herbal extract shipment. Custom packaging and private label options available for finished-product buyers.
FSSAI license, ISO 9001 and WHO-GMP certified processing facility, Certificate of Analysis with each batch specifying withanolides content and test method used, heavy metal and microbial test reports, phytosanitary certificate and Certificate of Origin, APEDA registration. USDA Organic, EU Organic, Kosher, and Halal certification available on request.
It refers to the guaranteed minimum concentration of withanolide compounds in the extract, the class of compounds associated with ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties. The exact meaning depends on the test method used, HPLC gives a more specific, rigorous reading than UV/Gravimetric methods, so buyers should confirm which method produced the stated percentage.
HPLC measures specific withanolide compounds individually, while UV/Gravimetric methods measure a broader range that can include non-withanolide substances, sometimes inflating the reported percentage. Two suppliers both claiming 5% withanolides can be selling meaningfully different products depending on which method they used.
The extract is processed to meet both supplement-grade and pharmaceutical-grade requirements, with WHO-GMP certified processing and Certificates of Analysis confirming heavy metal, microbial, and potency specifications. Pharmaceutical buyers should confirm their specific regulatory documentation needs before ordering, since requirements vary by destination market.
Standard bulk orders start at 25kg, packed in one HDPE drum, the industry-standard format for herbal extract shipment. Smaller sample quantities are available for lab evaluation before committing to a full bulk order.
Standardized ashwagandha extract is generally classified under HS code 1302.19 for vegetable extracts. Raw dried root falls under a separate code, 1211.90, and extracts intended specifically for pharmaceutical formulation may fall under 3004 depending on the destination market, so confirm the exact classification with your customs broker.
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