Introduction
Saw Palmetto Oil Extract Powder is a powder made from saw palmetto fruit oil after extraction and drying, used in supplement manufacturing.
Main Active Ingredients
The key functional components of Saw Palmetto Oil Extract Powder include:
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Component |
Typical Specification |
Functional Role in Formulations |
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Total Fatty Acids |
25%–45% (GC method) |
Core active compounds widely used in men's health formulations |
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Beta-Sitosterol |
Standardized content |
Plant sterol associated with prostate health support |
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Phytosterols |
Naturally occurring |
Support overall botanical activity |
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Appearance |
Light yellow to brown powder |
Easy to blend into capsules, tablets, and premixes |
COA
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Items |
Standards |
Results |
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Physical Analysis |
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Appearance |
Fine Powder |
Conforms |
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Color |
White Powder |
Conforms |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
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Mesh Size |
100% through 80 mesh size |
Conforms |
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General Analysis |
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Identification |
Identical to R.S. sample |
Conforms |
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Fatty Acid |
≥45% |
45.5% |
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Extract Solvents |
Water and Ethanol |
Conforms |
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Loss on Drying (g/100g) |
≤5.0 |
3.24% |
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Ash(g/100g) |
≤5.0 |
2.05% |
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Chemical Analysis |
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Pesticides Residue (mg/kg) |
0.05 |
Conforms |
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Residual Solvent |
<0.05% |
Conforms |
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Residual Radiation |
Negative |
Conforms |
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Lead(Pb) (mg/kg) |
<2.0 |
Conforms |
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Arsenic(As) (mg/kg) |
<2.2 |
Conforms |
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Cadmium(Cd) (mg/kg) |
<1.0 |
Conforms |
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Mercury(Hg) (mg/kg) |
<0.2 |
Conforms |
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Microbiological Analysis |
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Total Plate Count(cfu/g) |
≤1,000 |
300 |
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Molds and Yeast (cfu/g) |
≤100 |
29 |
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Coliforms (cfu/g) |
Negative |
Conforms |
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Salmonella(/25g) |
Negative |
Conforms |
Key Features
Reduced Odor Profile
Low odor level reduces formulation masking requirements and improves product usability in oral dosage forms.
Cold Water Dispersion
Disperses in water within 30 to 60 seconds without formation of surface oil film during mixing.
Phytosterol Stability
Low temperature processing helps preserve beta sitosterol stability against oxidation during storage.
What is the application of Saw Palmetto Oil Extract Powder?
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Application Area |
Real-World Example |
Main Function in Formulation |
Detailed Application Description |
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Men's Health Supplements |
Prostate support capsules, softgel alternatives, men's wellness tablets |
Provides standardized fatty acids and phytosterols |
Saw Palmetto Oil Extract Powder is widely used as a key botanical ingredient in men's health formulations, offering a concentrated source of lipid-soluble compounds suitable for daily supplement use. |
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Prostate Support Formulas |
Multi-ingredient prostate complex blends |
Botanical support for prostate-focused products |
Frequently combined with ingredients like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, or lycopene in comprehensive prostate health supplements targeted at middle-aged and older men. |
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Hormonal Balance Blends |
Men's vitality and balance capsules |
Plant-based ingredient in hormone-support formulations |
Used in advanced botanical blends designed for men's vitality, where standardized saw palmetto fatty acids are valued in premium nutraceutical products. |
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Herbal Nutraceuticals |
Traditional herb-based capsules and tablets |
Delivers lipid-based botanical actives |
Incorporated into herbal supplement lines that emphasize plant-derived ingredients with standardized active components. |
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Functional Combination Formulas |
Multi-herb or multi-nutrient blends |
Supports synergistic botanical formulations |
Works well alongside stinging nettle root, pygeum extract, or beta-sitosterol in complex men's health formulas requiring oil-soluble actives in powder form. |
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OEM / Private Label Supplements |
Custom men's health product lines |
Stable powdered raw material for scalable production |
Preferred by contract manufacturers for its improved stability and handling compared to liquid oil extracts, allowing easier encapsulation, tableting, and powder blending in large-scale B2B production. |
Customization Services
Fatty acid profile adjustment：Fatty acids can be adjusted within controlled ranges based on formulation and target market requirements.
Extraction method options：CO2 extraction or solvent extraction available depending on specification and cost structure.
Powder conversion process：Microencapsulation or spray-drying options to match stability and processing needs.
Particle size control：Custom milling and sieving to support capsule, tablet, and blending applications.
FAQ
Why is oil converted into powder form?
Powder conversion improves handling, stability, and compatibility in capsule, tablet, and dry blend formulations.
What is the main structural form of this product?
It is a spray-dried or microencapsulated lipid powder with controlled particle structure.
Does the product contain standardized fatty acids?
Yes, fatty acids such as lauric acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid are maintained within controlled specification ranges.
Does the powder show oil separation during storage?
No obvious oil separation occurs due to encapsulation and controlled drying process.
How is batch consistency controlled?
Extraction parameters and drying conditions are standardized to maintain repeatable composition between batches.
Certifications
Purea Biological Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in botanical extracts and biopharmaceutical ingredients, certified with ISO9001 and SC. We apply full-process quality control to ensure compliant production for food, supplement, and pharmaceutical applications.
Production Environment
Delivery Methods, Payment Way
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