Gentian

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

Gentian extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Gentiana lutea, a plant in the Gentianaceae family, native to Central and southern Europe. The extract is made from the root. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Gentian does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the root of Gentian (Gentiana lutea). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Gentian are available?

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and fluid extract. 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 Gentian originate?

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) is native to Central and southern Europe. Bio-Botanica sources raw Gentian against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Gentian extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Gentian is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract and cosmetic glycerin extract, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Gentian extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Gentian (Gentiana lutea) 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 Gentian material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Gentian extract suited for?

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) 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 Gentian 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 Gentian (Gentiana lutea) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Gentian extract?

Every Gentian (Gentiana lutea) 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 Gentian extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) 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 Gentian extract manufactured and tested?

Gentian (Gentiana lutea) 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.