Benzoin

What is Benzoin extract, and what species does it come from?

Benzoin extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Styrax benzoin, a resin-producing tree in the Styracaceae family, native to Sumatra and Southeast Asia. The extract is made from the oleo-gum-resin of Benzoin. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Benzoin are available?

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) is available from Bio-Botanica as tincture. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Benzoin originate?

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) is native to Sumatra and Southeast Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Benzoin against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Benzoin extract available alcohol-free?

The Benzoin extracts Bio-Botanica currently offers are ethanol-based (tincture). If you need an alcohol-free carrier for Benzoin, our team can quote a custom extraction.

Is Benzoin extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Benzoin material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Benzoin extract suited for?

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Benzoin extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Benzoin extract?

Every Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Benzoin extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Benzoin extract manufactured and tested?

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.