The Extract Factory is a leading manufacturer and wholesale supplier of high-purity Ecdysterone Spinach Extract, delivering consistent quality and competitive bulk pricing to dietary supplement brands, nutraceutical formulators, and ingredient distributors worldwide. Our vertically integrated production model ensures complete traceability from soilless-cultivated spinach to standardized extract powder.
Botanical Source & Market Positioning
Commercial ecdysterone is primarily isolated from two botanical sources: Cyanotis arachnoidea (dew grass) and Spinacia oleracea (spinach). While dew grass yields higher concentrations, spinach-derived ecdysterone offers a clean-label, food-origin alternative increasingly preferred in premium sports nutrition and wellness formulations.
The spinach-based variant typically achieves ecdysterone purity levels up to approximately 50%, which represents a high-concentration benchmark within this category. The extract exhibits a characteristic brownish-yellow hue, with lighter coloration correlating to higher purity grades. Current B2B procurement trends show concentrated demand near the 10% purity tier, with global annual volume requirements estimated around 500 kilograms—largely driven by muscle-support and performance-recovery supplement sectors.
Manufacturing Excellence & Supply Chain Integrity
Soilless Cultivation & Raw Material Security
Unlike conventional field-harvested botanicals, our spinach feedstock is cultivated in a proprietary soilless growing environment. This controlled agricultural system eliminates soil-borne variability, pesticide contamination risks, and seasonal supply disruptions. The result is a predictable, year-round raw material stream that underpins stable extract production and uniform phytochemical profiles across manufacturing campaigns.
In-House R&D and Analytical Capabilities
Our technical research division supports formulation partners with solubility guidance, compatibility data, and application-specific recommendations. Concurrently, our quality control laboratory implements rigorous batch-release protocols. Every production lot undergoes comprehensive sampling and multi-point testing before warehouse transfer, ensuring that only certified material enters commercial distribution.
Technical Specifications & Quality Control
Physical & Chemical Profile
| Parameter | Specification | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow-brown powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic spinach aroma | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic spinach flavor | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Bulk Density (Loose) | — | 0.43 g/mL | USP <616> |
| Particle Size | ≥95% through 80 mesh | Conforms | CP2015 |
| Ecdysterone (by HPLC) | ≥50% | 50.13% | HPLC |
| Moisture | ≤5% | 2.14% | CP2015 (105°, 4h) |
| Ash | ≤5% | 2.25% | CP2015 |
| Total Heavy Metals | <10 ppm | Conforms | CP2015 |
Note: HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) quantification ensures accurate measurement of the active phytoecdysteroid fraction.
Microbiological Safety
| Test | Limit | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤1,000 CFU/g | Conforms | GB 4789.2 |
| Yeast | ≤100 CFU/g | Conforms | GB 4789.15 |
| Mold | ≤100 CFU/g | Conforms | GB 4789.15 |
| Escherichia coli | <3.0 MPN/g | Conforms | GB 4789.38 |
| Salmonella | Not Detected | Not Detected | GB 4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Not Detected | Not Detected | GB 4789.10 |
Functional Properties & Application Scope
Ecdysterone (20-Hydroxyecdysone) belongs to the phytoecdysteroid class of plant sterols. As a natural bioactive compound, it is widely incorporated into:
- Sports Nutrition & Bodybuilding Supplements: Pre-workout formulas, protein boosters, and muscle-recovery blends targeting athletic performance and lean mass support.
- Dietary Supplements: Capsules, tablets, and powdered drink mixes positioned for general vitality and metabolic wellness.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Fortified nutrition bars and health-focused drink applications where plant-derived actives are desired.
The extract demonstrates favorable compatibility with common nutraceutical excipients, amino acid complexes, and protein matrices. Its stability is best preserved under cool, dry, and light-protected conditions, making standard desiccant-lined packaging suitable for extended shelf-life requirements.
Quality Standards & Procurement Information
The Extract Factory adheres to stringent botanical extract manufacturing standards, with all spinach ecdysterone lots traced back to their soilless cultivation batch. We offer flexible bulk packaging configurations—typically ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg drums with double-layer PE liners—to accommodate contract manufacturers, private-label brands, and wholesale distributors.
Our commitment to supply continuity, transparent quality documentation, and technical customer support makes us a preferred partner for businesses sourcing spinach-derived ecdysterone in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
Contact The Extract Factory Today
For wholesale quotations, bulk pricing, or technical datasheets regarding our Ecdysterone Spinach Extract, please reach out to our ingredient specialists.
- Email: [email protected]
