Watermelon

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

Watermelon extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Citrullus lanatus, a plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, native to Northeastern Africa. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What extract forms of Watermelon are available?

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin 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 Watermelon originate?

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is native to Northeastern Africa. Bio-Botanica sources raw Watermelon against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Watermelon extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Watermelon extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — cosmetic glycerin extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Watermelon extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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 Watermelon material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Watermelon extract suited for?

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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 Watermelon 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 Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Watermelon extract?

Every Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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 Watermelon extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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 Watermelon extract manufactured and tested?

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) 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.