Description

Erythraea Centaurium, Ext. is a standardized botanical extract derived from the common centaury plant, a traditional herb known for its bitter principles. This high-quality extract is valued for its consistent phytochemical profile, which is critical for ensuring efficacy and batch-to-batch reliability in finished formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, herbal supplement, and functional food and beverage industries seeking natural bioactive ingredients.

Application

• As a key bittering agent and active ingredient in digestive health supplements and herbal tonics.
• Incorporation into functional beverages and teas for appetite stimulation and digestive support.
• Formulation of traditional herbal medicine products in both liquid and solid dosage forms.
• Use in cosmetic and personal care formulations for its potential astringent and skin-toning properties.
• As a natural flavoring component in bitter liqueurs and aperitifs within the beverage industry.
• Raw material for further phytopharmaceutical research and development of standardized extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erythraea Centaurium, Ext.
CAS No.	84837-00-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Common Centaury Extract; Centaurium erythraea Extract; Centaurii Herba Extract; Bitter Herb Extract; European Centaury Extract; Felwort Extract; Christ's Ladder Extract; Erythraea Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erythraea Centaurium Extract is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure purity, potency, and safety. Each batch is tested for key markers including total bitter secoiridoid glycosides (like swertiamarin and gentiopicrin), heavy metals, microbial limits, and residual solvents to meet stringent industry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and assay are available for every shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and flow properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine Brownish Powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies
Assay (Total Bitter Principles)	≥ 2.0% (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 10.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.