{"product_id":"bulk-lemon-balm-leaf-extract-powder","title":"Wholesome in bulk™ Lemon Balm Leaf Extract Powder","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .lp-product-story,\n  .lp-product-story * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .lp-product-story {\n    --lp-green: #263d34;\n    --lp-green-soft: #eef3ef;\n    --lp-green-line: #d8e3dc;\n    --lp-gold: #aa8b55;\n    --lp-gold-text: #8a6c38;\n    --lp-cream: #faf8f3;\n    --lp-border: #e5e0d6;\n    --lp-text: #323834;\n    --lp-muted: #5f6762;\n    --lp-red: #b32727;\n    --lp-red-dark: #922020;\n    --lp-warn: #b9893e;\n    --lp-warn-bg: #fff8ec;\n    --lp-warn-line: #ecdcbc;\n    --lp-warn-text: #7a5a22;\n    --lp-radius: 6px;\n    --lp-gap: 20px;\n    --lp-pad: 56px;\n\n    \/* Type scale: five sizes only *\/\n    --lp-fs-xs: 13px;\n    --lp-fs-sm: 15px;\n    --lp-fs-md: 17px;\n    --lp-fs-h2: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px);\n    --lp-fs-xl: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);\n\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: none;\n    margin: 36px 0 0;\n    color: var(--lp-text);\n    font-size: var(--lp-fs-md);\n    --lp-fs: var(--lp-fs-md);\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .lp-product-story h2,\n  .lp-product-story h3,\n  .lp-product-story p {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n\n  .lp-product-story h2,\n  .lp-product-story h3 {\n    text-wrap: balance;\n  }\n\n  .lp-product-story {\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;\n  }\n\n  \/* Theme guard. 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20px 24px;\n    }\n\n    .lp-cta-wrap:before {\n      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000000 0%, transparent 40%);\n      mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000000 0%, transparent 40%);\n    }\n\n    .lp-cta-button {\n      max-width: 100%;\n      min-height: 54px;\n      padding: 14px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .lp-cta-wrap .lp-bulk-notice {\n      margin-top: 24px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lp-product-story\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRODUCTION --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eWholesome in bulk™ Premium Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBulk Lemon Balm Leaf Extract for Supplement Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLemon balm extract is a dry powder made from the leaves of \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L., a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is usually standardized to rosmarinic acid, measured by HPLC, or sold as a ratio extract such as 4:1. We supply it in bulk to supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and formulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AT A GLANCE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lp-specifications lp-glance\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-label\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-value\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-label\"\u003ePlant part\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-value\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-label\"\u003eTypical grade\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-value\"\u003e5% rosmarinic acid (HPLC)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-label\"\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-spec-value\"\u003e5 lb, 11 lb, 25 lb, and 55 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY CHARACTERISTICS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy Lemon Balm Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eA leaf extract with one main marker and published specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLemon balm extract is easy to specify. It has one main marker compound, standard HPLC methods, and published specs to compare against. That makes lot to lot comparison simple for buyers and quality teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefits\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRosmarinic acid as the marker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRosmarinic acid is the main phenolic acid in lemon balm leaf. Specs state a minimum measured by HPLC, which gives you a clear target for every lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eGraded and ratio extracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSuppliers list rosmarinic acid grades such as 5% and 7%. Ratio extracts, such as 4:1, state how much leaf went into each part of extract instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eTwo ways to measure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSupplier grades usually give rosmarinic acid alone by HPLC. Pharmacopoeial methods measure a wider group, total hydroxycinnamic derivatives, and express it as rosmarinic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWater and ethanol extraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOne published spec uses 30% ethanol in water at a native ratio of 4 to 8:1. The extract is dried onto maltodextrin with up to 1% silica as a flow agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eFine, free flowing powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSpec sheets call for a fine brown powder, with NLT 95% passing a 200 micron screen. That suits capsule filling, tableting, and dry blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-benefit\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eField crop origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSupplier listings name France, Germany, Poland, and the United States as producing countries. Lemon balm is grown as a field crop and harvested from May to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FORMULATION APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-formulation-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eFormulation Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhere formulators use lemon balm extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis extract fits measured formats where fill weight and serving size are controlled, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"lp-formulations\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCapsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCompressed tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient powders\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMultiple ingredient botanical blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePowdered drink mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStick packs and sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGummies, after taste and stability trials\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTea blends, using cut leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePrivate label programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lp-highlight\"\u003ePlan fill weights from the confirmed assay on each COA. A 5% and a 7% rosmarinic acid grade are not interchangeable gram for gram, and a 4:1 ratio extract has no assay at all. Recalculate your serving math whenever you change grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMMERCIAL BUYER REVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat Commercial Buyers Should Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy lemon balm extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lp-quality-intro\"\u003eTwo powders sold as lemon balm extract can differ in plant part, assay method, carrier, and starting material. Review these points together, and ask for lot documents before you approve a supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSpecies and plant part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eConfirm \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L. on both the specification and the certificate of analysis (COA). Ask whether it is leaf only or aerial parts with stems, since both are sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAssay method and basis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eAsk whether the grade is rosmarinic acid by HPLC or total hydroxycinnamic derivatives by UV. Confirm the basis (dried or as is), and compare quotes only when the methods match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eIdentity fingerprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eAn HPLC or TLC fingerprint compared with a reference standard confirms lemon balm. Rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid are the usual reference markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSolvent, ratio, and carrier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eConfirm the extraction solvent and native extract ratio. Ask for the carrier and any flow agent by name and percentage, such as maltodextrin and silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eStarting material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eAsk whether the extract is made from whole dried leaf or from leaf already steam distilled for its oil. Both can be extracted, so it belongs on the spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eContaminant limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCheck heavy metals by ICP-MS, microbial limits by USP methods, pesticide residues, and residual ethanol. Compare each limit with your own finished product specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lp-buyer-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel math:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your label lists rosmarinic acid per serving, base the number on each lot's measured assay and your own finished product testing. A carrier and flow agent add to the powder weight but not to the assay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-quality-wrap lp-spec-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eTypical specification for lemon balm extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lp-quality-intro\"\u003eThese values reflect a common 5% rosmarinic acid grade. Final figures come from the specification sheet and COA for your lot. NLT means not less than, and NMT means not more than.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-spec-table-wrap\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"lp-spec-table\"\u003e\n          \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBotanical source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L., leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPLC or TLC fingerprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine brown to yellowish brown powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOdor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganoleptic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRosmarinic acid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNLT 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal hydroxycinnamic derivatives, as rosmarinic acid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReported on the COA when tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExtraction solvent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30% ethanol in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExtract ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 8:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaltodextrin, percentage stated on the specification sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlow agent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicon dioxide, NMT 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier declaration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eParticle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNLT 95% through 200 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;786\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLoss on drying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;731\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLead\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 3.0 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICP-MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArsenic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 1.0 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICP-MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCadmium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 1.0 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICP-MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMercury\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 0.1 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICP-MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal aerobic count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 10,000 cfu\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;2021\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYeast and mold\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMT 100 cfu\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;2021\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eE. coli and Salmonella\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNegative in 1 g and 25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;2022\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePesticide residues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets USP \u0026lt;561\u0026gt; or EU Reg. 396\/2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC-MS and LC-MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months, unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STORAGE AND HANDLING --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eStorage and handling for bulk lemon balm extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"lp-storage-intro\"\u003eBotanical extracts hold their quality when they stay sealed, dry, and out of light. Published lemon balm specs give a 2 year shelf life when sealed and stored as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eKeep it sealed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eClose the inner liner after each use and press out the air. Spray dried extract powders pick up moisture from the air and can cake when left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eStore cool and dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eKeep bags off the floor in a dry room, away from heat sources. Follow the temperature range on the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eKeep away from light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eLeave the powder in its original opaque packaging. Light and heat can shift color and assay over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"lp-storage-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eRotate stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eRecord the lot number and retest date for each bag. Send older lots to production first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BUYER FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"lp-section lp-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eBuyer FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eLemon balm extract buyer FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eQuick answers to the questions procurement and quality teams ask most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lp-faq-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is lemon balm extract standardized to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIt is usually standardized to rosmarinic acid, measured by HPLC. Listed grades include 5% and 7%. Some suppliers sell ratio extracts such as 4:1 instead, which state the leaf to extract ratio without an assay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between rosmarinic acid by HPLC and total hydroxycinnamic derivatives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThey measure different things. HPLC measures rosmarinic acid by itself. Pharmacopoeial methods measure a wider group of related compounds by UV and express the total as rosmarinic acid, so check which one your COA reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs lemon balm extract made from the leaf or the whole herb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth are sold. Some extracts use leaf only, and others use the aerial parts, including stems. The specification should name the part, so ask before you compare grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes lemon balm extract smell like lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNot strongly. The fresh leaf has a lemony odor from a small amount of essential oil, about 0.02 to 0.3%. Extract powders are specified by color and a characteristic odor, so smell a sample before you plan a flavor system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is lemon balm identity confirmed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIdentity is confirmed with an HPLC or TLC fingerprint compared against a reference standard. Rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid are the usual reference markers. Ask for the identity result on each COA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat documents can I get with an order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get a sample before a bulk order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYou can request one by choosing sample options on the quote form. We will confirm availability, size, and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"lp-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store an opened bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eClose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CALL TO ACTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"lp-cta-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"lp-eyebrow\"\u003eBulk Lemon Balm Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote for bulk lemon balm extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lp-cta-copy\"\u003eTell us your grade, plant part, quantity, and timing. We will reply with current pricing. Select testing documents and sample options on the quote form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"lp-cta-button\" aria-label=\"Return to the top of the page to order Lemon balm\" onclick=\"window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' }); return false;\"\u003eOrder Lemon Balm Extract\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lp-bulk-notice\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"lp-disclaimer\"\u003eThis 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. 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