Natural Cotinus Coggygria Powder Herbal Extract Food Grade Water Extract CAN/Drum Packaging Health Food

Natural Cotinus Coggygria Powder Herbal Extract

Natural Cotinus Coggygria Powder Herbal Extract, food grade water extract, CAN/Drum Packaging, Health Food.

Product Overview

Cotinus coggygria, commonly known as the smoke tree or Chinese smoke tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to parts of Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The dried bark and leaves of this plant are traditionally used in herbal medicine, and the resulting powder or extract is valued for its bioactive compounds.

This product is a food-grade water extract derived from the dried parts of Cotinus coggygria, processed to ensure purity, safety, and consistency. It is available in powder form and packaged in standard CAN drums, making it suitable for industrial and commercial use in health food and dietary supplement applications.

Common Varieties and Grades

The extract is typically available in different grades based on purity, particle size, and active compound content. Common grades include:

• Standard Grade – Suitable for general use in food and supplement formulations.
• High Purity Grade – Contains elevated levels of key bioactive constituents such as flavonoids and tannins.
• Food Grade – Certified for safe use in human consumption, meeting international food safety standards.

Grading is determined through standardized testing for moisture content, ash value, total phenolic content, and microbial safety.

Key Characteristics and Technical Properties

Chemical Composition

The extract is rich in bioactive compounds, including:

• Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, rutin, and isorhamnetin)
• Tannins (particularly condensed tannins)
• Phenolic acids and other polyphenolic compounds

These compounds contribute to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential hepatoprotective properties.

Physical Properties

The powder is typically light brown to dark brown in color, with a fine, free-flowing texture. It has a mild, earthy aroma and is stable when stored in dry, cool conditions.

Moisture content is generally kept below 8%, and the extract is free from heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants.

Harvesting and Production Process

The plant material is harvested during the dry season, typically in late autumn or early winter, when the bark and leaves contain the highest concentration of active compounds.

After harvesting, the plant parts are cleaned, dried under controlled conditions, and then ground into a fine powder. The water extract is prepared through a controlled extraction process using water as the solvent, followed by filtration, concentration, and drying to produce a stable, food-grade powder.

The entire process adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards to ensure consistency and quality.

Quality and Grading Standards

Quality is assessed through a combination of physical, chemical, and microbiological testing:

• Moisture content (≤8%)
• Loss on drying
• Acid insoluble ash and total ash
• Phenolic content (measured via spectrophotometric analysis)
• Microbial limits (E. coli, Salmonella, yeast and mold)
• Heavy metal content (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury)

Compliance with international standards such as ISO 22000, HACCP, and Codex Alimentarius ensures the product meets food safety and quality benchmarks.

Common Uses and Applications

Natural Cotinus Coggygria Powder is widely used in:

• Herbal dietary supplements for antioxidant support
• Functional foods and health beverages
• Traditional medicine formulations
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredient blends
• Animal feed additives (in some applications)

Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a valuable ingredient in formulations targeting immune support, liver health, and oxidative stress reduction.

Typical Packaging and Export Context

The product is commonly packaged in standard CAN drums (200 kg or 250 kg capacity), which are widely used in international trade for bulk herbal extracts and food ingredients.

Drum packaging provides excellent protection against moisture and contamination, and is ideal for long-term storage and transportation. The packaging is typically labeled with batch number, net weight, expiry date, and compliance certifications.

It is exported globally to markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, where demand for natural, plant-based ingredients in health and wellness products is growing.