Wholesome in bulk™ German Chamomile Flower Extract Powder
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Bulk German Chamomile Flower Extract for Supplement Manufacturing
Chamomile extract powder is a dry powder made from the flower heads of German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla L. The flowers are extracted with water and ethanol, then dried. The powder is usually standardized to apigenin, measured by HPLC. We supply it in bulk to supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and formulators. You can request testing documents and samples on the quote form.
A flower extract with a named marker and clear species rules
German chamomile is traded as whole flowers, cut flowers, powder, and extract. The supplement trade uses German chamomile flower heads, extracts them with water and ethanol, and grades the powder by apigenin. Each of those points can be checked on the spec sheet and COA.
German or Roman chamomile
German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, is the main species for food and supplements. Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a different plant with its own spec, so check the Latin name on every document.
Flower heads only
Extracts are made from the dried flower heads. Bulk flower grades include whole flowers, sifted flowers, and tea bag cut, and each one feeds a different process.
Apigenin as the usual marker
Extract grades usually state apigenin by HPLC, often 1% to 2.5%. The European Pharmacopoeia method for the flower measures apigenin-7-glucoside, so check which compound the COA reports.
Water and ethanol extraction
A typical spec uses about 40% ethanol in water. One European spec sheet lists a native ratio of 5 to 7 parts flower to 1 part extract, before carrier.
Identity by HPTLC fingerprint
Several daisy family flowers look like chamomile once dried. An HPTLC fingerprint compared with a reference standard confirms the species.
Fine, light brown powder
Spec sheets describe a fine light brown powder, with at least 95% passing a 200 micron screen. Bulk density runs about 0.4 to 0.7 g/mL, which suits capsule filling and dry blending.
Where formulators use chamomile extract
This extract fits measured formats where fill weight and serving size are controlled, including:
- Capsules
- Compressed tablets
- Single ingredient powders
- Multiple ingredient botanical blends
- Herbal tea blends and tea bags
- Powdered drink mixes, after taste trials
- Gummies, after taste and stability trials
- Private label programs
Plan fill weights from the confirmed assay on each COA. A 1% and a 2.5% apigenin grade are not interchangeable gram for gram, and many extracts also carry 20% to 30% maltodextrin. Recalculate your serving math whenever you change grades.
What to check before you buy chamomile extract
Two powders sold as chamomile extract can differ in species, marker, carrier, and grade. Review these points together, and ask for lot documents before you approve a supplier.
Species, part, and origin
Confirm Matricaria chamomilla L. flower heads on both the specification and the certificate of analysis (COA). Ask for the country of harvest, such as Egypt, Bulgaria, Hungary, or Serbia.
Marker, method, and basis
Ask whether the figure is free apigenin, apigenin-7-glucoside, or total apigenin after hydrolysis, and whether it was run by HPLC. Ask for dry or as is basis as well.
Identity by HPTLC
Ask for an HPTLC fingerprint compared with a chamomile reference standard. It is the practical way to rule out lookalike flowers in the raw material.
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Weeds harvested with the crop can carry pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). EU rules cap PAs at 400 micrograms per kg for chamomile and for herbal supplements, so ask for an LC-MS/MS result for the lot.
Grade, carrier, and solvent
Confirm the spec says food or supplement grade, since feed grade chamomile extracts are also sold. Get the carrier percentage and the residual ethanol result.
Contaminants and processing
Check heavy metals by ICP-MS, pesticide residues, and microbial limits. Ask how microbes were controlled, and whether ethylene oxide or irradiation was used.
Apigenin grades: High purity apigenin powders are a separate ingredient, even when a listing calls them chamomile extract. If you need apigenin itself, specify it by name and keep its botanical source on file.
Typical specification for chamomile extract powder
These values reflect a common 1% apigenin grade. Final figures come from the specification sheet and COA for your lot. NLT means not less than, and NMT means not more than.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical source | Matricaria chamomilla L., flower heads | HPTLC fingerprint |
| Appearance | Fine light brown powder | Visual |
| Apigenin | NLT 1.0% | HPLC |
| Extraction solvent | Ethanol and water | Supplier declaration |
| Native extract ratio | 5 to 7:1 | Supplier declaration |
| Carrier | Maltodextrin, 20% to 30% | Supplier declaration |
| Particle size | NLT 95% through 200 µm (about 70 mesh) | USP <786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% | USP <731> |
| Bulk density | 0.4 to 0.7 g/mL | USP <616> |
| Residual ethanol | NMT 5,000 ppm | GC (USP <467>) |
| Pyrrolizidine alkaloids | NMT 400 µg/kg, sum of EU listed PAs | LC-MS/MS |
| Lead | NMT 3.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic | NMT 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium | NMT 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Pesticide residues | Meets USP <561> and EU Reg. (EC) 396/2005 | GC-MS and LC-MS |
| Total aerobic count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| Yeast and mold | NMT 100 cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| E. coli and Salmonella | Negative in 10 g and 25 g | USP <2022> |
| Shelf life | 24 months, unopened | Stability data |
Storage and handling for bulk chamomile extract
Botanical extracts hold their color and assay longer when they stay sealed, dry, and out of light. These steps keep the powder in good condition between production runs.
Keep it sealed
Close the inner liner after each use and press out the air. Extracts on a maltodextrin carrier pick up moisture from the air and can cake when left open.
Store cool and dry
Keep bags off the floor in a dry room at room temperature or cooler. One European spec sheet asks for about 60% relative humidity or less.
Keep away from light
Leave the powder in its original opaque packaging. Light and heat can shift color and assay over time.
Rotate stock
Record the lot number and retest date for each bag. Send older lots to production first.
Chamomile extract buyer FAQ
Quick answers to the questions procurement and quality teams ask most.
What is the difference between German and Roman chamomile?
They are two different plants. German chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, is the main species used for food and supplement extracts. Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a separate species with its own spec, so confirm the Latin name on the COA.
What is chamomile extract standardized to?
Most bulk chamomile extracts are standardized to apigenin, measured by HPLC, often at 1% to 2.5%. Some specs report apigenin-7-glucoside instead, so check the compound named on the COA.
Is chamomile extract the same as chamomile flower powder?
No. Flower powder is dried, milled flower heads. Extract is made by soaking the flowers in water and ethanol and drying the liquid, which gives a stated apigenin assay.
How do you confirm chamomile identity?
An HPTLC fingerprint compared with a chamomile reference standard confirms the species. It also shows whether lookalike flowers are mixed into the raw material.
Does chamomile need a pyrrolizidine alkaloid test?
It is a good idea, and EU buyers often ask for one. EU rules cap pyrrolizidine alkaloids at 400 micrograms per kg for chamomile and for herbal supplements.
What documents can I get with an order?
A certificate of analysis (COA) and a specification sheet ship with every order. An allergen statement and a safety data sheet may also be available, depending on the lot in inventory. Contact us to request them.
Can I get a sample before a bulk order?
You can request one by choosing sample options on the quote form. We will confirm availability, size, and timing.
How should I store an opened bag?
Close the liner, press out the air, and keep the bag in a cool, dry place away from light. Use the powder within the shelf life shown on the COA.
Request a quote for bulk chamomile extract powder
Tell us your grade, quantity, and timing. We will reply with current pricing. Select testing documents and sample options on the quote form.
Order Chamomile ExtractBulk orders: Choose a pack size above, or use the quote form for larger volumes, testing documents, and sample options. We serve supplement brands, contract manufacturers, product developers, and formulators.
This bulk ingredient is sold for further manufacturing and formulation. The information on this page describes the ingredient and how commercial buyers evaluate it. It is not medical advice. Each finished product brand is responsible for its own labeling and product claims.
