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Custom Botanical Extraction and Purification

Custom botanical extraction and purification starts with the ingredient you need to make. We help supplement, food and beverage manufacturers define the source, target composition and processing requirements, then assess the route from sample evaluation to commercial supply.

Start with the botanical and the specification you need

Tell us what the ingredient must contain and how it will be used. These details give the technical review a clear starting point.
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Requirement Details to share
Botanical identity Scientific name, plant part and any source restrictions
Target composition Markers or compounds, acceptance range and assay method
Extract composition Extraction ratio where relevant, native extract and carrier content
Processing requirements Permitted solvents, temperature limits and drying constraints
Final form and application Physical properties, dosage form, use level and sensory requirements
An existing specification, analytical method or reference sample can help clarify the target.

Choose the extraction and purification route around your target composition

Extraction brings soluble constituents into a liquid. Purification separates selected components, while concentration removes liquid. Each stage serves a different purpose.
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Process stage Options for technical review
Extraction Solvent system, contact conditions, and batch or counter-current configurations where available
Purification Liquid–liquid separation, chromatography, membranes or crystallization, depending on the feed and target
Concentration Vacuum concentration or MVR where suitable; review liquid removal and heat exposure
Drying and finishing Available drying routes, carrier composition and final powder requirements
Suitable equipment, achievable specifications and production scale are confirmed for each project. Increasing solids content alone does not establish higher purity of a target compound.

Set the acceptance criteria before evaluating a sample

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Agree what the sample must demonstrate: identity, assay and reporting basis, relevant contaminants, residual solvents and physical properties.
We review available specifications, batch COAs and method information against those requirements. Additional testing, certification applicability and supporting documentation are confirmed for the selected grade and production route
Include any sourcing or environmental documentation requirements in the initial brief so their availability can be checked.

Check the process before committing to commercial production

A project can move through three stages, depending on its technical requirements:
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  • Feasibility review. Assess the target composition, available processing route and evaluation needs.
  • Sample and trial evaluation. Check analytical results and application suitability. Trial production is reviewed where available.
  • Commercial confirmation. Agree the specification, release documents, packaging and supply schedule.
Where scale-up is required, define what the trial must demonstrate. A sample that meets the assay target still needs to meet the agreed composition and application requirements.

What determines MOQ, project cost and lead time?

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These are confirmed after reviewing the botanical, specification and production route.
Key factors include raw-material availability, target-compound content, recovery, separation complexity, drying, testing and order volume. Sample revisions or additional purification work can change the estimate.
The quotation should distinguish development and trial costs from commercial production, testing and delivery.

Questions to resolve before starting an extraction project

The following questions help clarify the scope of a custom extraction brief.
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Yes. We can review the requested composition and available analytical information, then confirm feasibility and any further evaluation needed before committing to supply.

The target should reflect your formulation. A purified compound and a broader botanical extract may require different compositions. Specify which constituents you need to retain before setting the purity requirement.

Removal depends on the substance and process. Identify the compounds of concern, agree suitable limits and methods, and evaluate the results for the proposed material.