Chamomile Extract

Parameter	Specification
Latin Name	Matricaria chamomilla L.
Active Markers	Apigenin 0.3%, 0.5%, 0.8%, 1.2%, 3%, 98%
Test Method	HPLC / HPTLC
Extract Ratios	4:1, 10:1, 20:1
Appearance	Yellow-brown fine powder
Mesh Size	100% pass 80 mesh; 200 mesh ultrafine available
Moisture	≤5%
Ash Content	≤5%
Solubility	Ethanol/propylene glycol soluble; cyclodextrin-encapsulated water-soluble option
pH Stability	4.5–7.0
Shelf Life	24 months (vacuum-sealed, light-proof, ≤25℃)
Test Item	Standard Requirement	Test Result	Judgment
Appearance	Yellow-brown Powder, uniform color, no visible foreign impurities	Yellow-brown Powder, clean & uniform	Complies
Odor & Taste	Characteristic chamomile floral odor, mild taste	Conforms to typical sensory properties	Complies
Identification (TLC)	Consistent with Matricaria Recutita reference standard	Positive match	Complies
Apigenin Content (HPLC)	≥1.20%	1.28%	Complies
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%	2.73%	Complies
Total Ash	≤8.0%	4.05%	Complies
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤2.0%	0.69%	Complies
Particle Size	100 mesh pass rate ≥98%	99.6%	Complies
Solubility	Partially soluble in water, soluble in ethanol	Conforms	Complies
Lead (Pb)	≤2.0 ppm	0.38 ppm	Complies
Arsenic (As)	≤2.0 ppm	0.21 ppm	Complies
Cadmium (Cd)	≤0.3 ppm	Not Detected	Complies
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.1 ppm	Not Detected	Complies
Pesticide Residues	Complies with food safety regulations	Complies	Complies
Total Aerobic Bacteria	≤1000 CFU/g	49 CFU/g	Complies
Molds & Yeasts	≤100 CFU/g	Not Detected	Complies
Escherichia Coli	Negative	Negative	Complies
Salmonella	Negative / 25g	Negative	Complies
Staphylococcus Aureus	Negative	Negative	Complies

Traceable Multi-Grade Raw Material System

Eastern Europe, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Egypt are the places from where German chamomile is derived. Premium flower heads, screened for heavy metals and pesticides, produce cosmetic and pharmaceutical extracts. USDA/EU-certified organic materials are processed on separate lines to prevent cross-contamination.

Cutting-Edge Extraction Technology

With an annual capacity of more than 2,000 tonnes, our plant runs three specialised manufacturing lines. To conserve volatile oils and flavonoids, we use two extraction methods: water extraction (4:1 ratio) and 50% ethanol reflux (10:1, 20:1, standardised flavonoids), together with D101 macroporous resin purification and low-temperature vacuum drying (60°C).

Comprehensive Laboratory for Analysis

We confirm apigenin content, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and microbiological limits using UPLC, HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and HPTLC. COA and MSDS are included in every batch, and SGS and Eurofins provide third-party re-inspection assistance.

ISO9001, ISO22000, FSSC22000, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, cGMP, non-GMO, NOP, and EOS organic certifications are examples of quality certifications.

Origin & Variety

In addition to imported batches from Egypt and Eastern Europe, our primary raw material is fully bloomed German chamomile (mother chamomile) flower heads from large-scale bases in Xinjiang and Gansu. We never combine branches, leaves, or straw, and we firmly avoid cheap Roman chamomile, wild chamomile, and weed flowers.

Three-Tier Raw Material Grading

① High quality cosmetic/pharmaceutical grade: Whole pure flower heads, zero damaged stems, strictly checked for pesticides and heavy metals. Used for 3% total flavonoid standardised extracts.

② Food grade: Broken flowers and processing waste are moderately priced and utilised to make 4:1 and 10:1 ratio extracts.

③ Organic grade: No chemical fertilisers or pesticides, USDA and EU organic certifications and origin traceability paperwork. Separate manufacturing line, separate feeding, to avoid cross contamination.

Post Harvest Management

Collecting and drying the raw materials in the shade at a low temperature of 40-45℃ is the first step. To keep volatile oils and flavonoids from oxidising and losing their potency, stay out of direct sunshine.

How Soluble Substances Are

A powder that has been extracted using alcohol: Ethanol, propylene glycol, and heated water dissolve it.It becomes hazy since it's hardly soluble in cold water.Vegetable oils do not dissolve it properly.Dissolve it in polyols before using it in oil-based goods.

cyclodextrin powder that dissolves to provide clear solutions in both hot and cold water. Ideal for use in mouthwashes, drinks, and skin care products.

Profiling Stability

The temperature must remain constant and not go over 60 degrees.The powder becomes yellow due to flavonoid oxidation and the loss of volatile oil at high temperatures (>80°C).

pH range: steady, 4.5 to 7.0. Strong acids and alkalis can degrade the flavonoid nucleus.

Light: Water-based solutions quickly oxidize when exposed to daylight or UV light, but dry powder stays stable in light-proof containers.

The hygroscopicity of a 4:1 crude extract is greater than that of a 10:1, 20:1, or 3% standardized powder.  The danger of absorbing moisture rises with an increase in polysaccharide content.

Storage Conditions

Vacuum-sealed, light-proof aluminum foil bags for Chamomile Extract; temperature ≤25℃, humidity <60%; unopened shelf life 24 months.

I. Raw Material Pretreatment

• HPTLC thin-layer chromatography removes sand, weeds, twigs, rotten flowers, and Roman chamomile to identify authentic items.

• All batches were tested for heavy metals and pesticide residues.

• Organic chamomile is fed into different production lines after being preserved separately.

• Moisture is kept to ≤9% with low-temperature drying (40–45°C).

• Air classification eliminates fine dust and stem contaminants; grinding to 20–30 grit enhances solvent contact.

II. Dual Extraction Routes

• Route A (4:1 Crude): Purified water extraction at 70–75℃, twice for 1.5 hours each; press residue to recover liquid.

• Route B (10:1, 20:1, Standardised Flavonoids): 50% food-grade ethanol reflux extraction at 45–55℃ in the dark; three times (first 2 hours, second/third 1.2 hours each); solvent recovery and recycling.

III. Multi-level filtration

Coarse bag filtration -> plate-and-frame filtration -> precision bag filtration for a clean, impurity-free extract.

IV. Vacuum Concentration at Low Temperatures

Temperature regulated ≤60℃; ethanol recovered under negative pressure; extract concentrated to 18-25% viscous consistency.

V. Graded Refining

• 4:1: No resin purification; direct spray drying retains all polysaccharides.

• 10:1: Low-temperature sedimentation (0–5℃, 12 hours) removes colloids.

• 20:1 + 1.2%/3% Standardized: Flavonoids are enriched by D101 macroporous resin gradient purification; secondary resin chromatography is used to the 3% grade.

VI. Optional Encapsulation & Drying

• Conventional powder (4:1, 10:1, 20:1): output of 80–120 mesh; spray drying (inlet 145–155°C, outflow ≤72°C).

• Standardized high-purity (1.2%/3%): Vacuum dry at 42–48°C in the dark to retain flavonoids and volatile oils.

• Water-soluble derivative: β-Cyclodextrin encapsulation using quick homogenization and spray drying.

VII. Sieving, Mixing & Packaging

• Grading: 80–100 mesh (capsules/tablets), 200 mesh ultrafine (liquids/toners).

• Batch uniformity ensured via three-dimensional mixing.

• Sealed in light-proof vacuum aluminum foil bags + 25kg cardboard drums.

VIII. Complete Testing

Testing for microbiological limits, heavy metals (ICP-MS), pesticide/solvent residues (GC-MS), apigenin (HPLC), and total flavonoids (HPTLC) followed by authenticity. The third party re-inspection was supported, and full COA and MSDS were delivered.

• Nutraceuticals: sedatives, relaxants, and probiotics for gut health

• Personal care items, such as healing lotions, anti-inflammatory tonics, and soothing serums

• Foods and Beverages with Functional Properties Herbal Mulberries, Oral Liquids

• Medications: Anti-inflammatory active substances, traditional medicine formulations

• Occupancy certifications: FSSC22000, ISO9001, HACCP, cGMP, Non-GMO, NOP, EOS

 HPTLC, IR, UPLC, UV, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ELISA, PPSL, microbiological

• Full product traceability, beginning with the farm and ending with the consumer, with features such as a certificate of analysis (COA), material safety data sheet (MSDS), and third-party verification (SGS, Eurofins)

• Standard: 1 kilogram aluminium foil packets, 25 kg cartons / drums

• Custom: OEM/ODM packaging options available

• Shipment: Fedex, DHL, Air freight, Sea freight

Q: What is the difference between 4:1, 10:1, 20:1 and 3% flavonoids standardised? Which is better for oral supplements and skin care?

A: 4:1 water extracted powder contains more contaminants and is cheaper and is used for compound herbal mixtures. 10:1 alcohol extract powder maintains volatile oils, and has optimum cost-performance for calming capsules/tablets. 20:1 is somewhat purified by resin, acceptable for oral liquids. 3% standardised flavonoids, highly refined, suitable for luxury toners and restorative serums.

Q: Is water-soluble modified powder available?

A: The powder encapsulated in β-cyclodextrin may be readily dissolved in hot or cold water, which makes it suitable for use in beverages, toners, and oral solutions. For emulsified creams, pills, and capsules, regular powder works well.

Q: Will it dissolve in vegetable oils or soft capsule matrices?

A: A. Conventional extracts have poor lipid solubility. Add emulsifiers and dissolve in propylene glycol to create ointments and oil capsules. Items that are soluble in water are easier to encapsulate.

Q: What's the maximum safe processing temperature?

A: Stable at or below 60 degrees Celsius. Flavonoids become yellow and volatile oils degrade when exposed to temperatures over 80°C for long periods. The ideal pH is between 4.5 and 7.0. Active compounds may be degraded by strong acids and alkalis.

Q: Will high-humidity ocean shipping cause clumping?

A: Our light-proof vacuum aluminium foil bags and cardboard drums can avoid absorbing moisture. High purity and low hygroscopicity guarantee no caking throughout 24 month sealed shelf life.

Ready to Elevate Your Chamomile Extract Formulations? contact us for samples, technical support, and customized formulations at information@sxrebecca.com.