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Cissus Quadrangularis Powder Extract 10:1 (Cissus Quadrangularis): Quercetin and Stilbenes from the Whole Plant

The CONIUNCTA® Cissus Quadrangularis Powder Extract 10:1 (INCI: Cissus Quadrangularis) is a spray-dried, brown powder concentrate made from the whole plant. As a powder with maltodextrin as carrier system, it is suitable for dry and reconstitutable applications in the cosmetics and food industry and offers formulators a defined marker profile of quercetin and stilbenes. This article examines origin, ingredients, documented activity profile and the concrete application scenarios for product development. What is Cissus Quadrangularis and which plant part is used in the powder? Cissus Quadrangularis is a plant species whose extract, at CONIUNCTA®, is obtained from the whole plant material (Whole Plant). The extract ratio is 10:1, meaning that roughly one part of extract is obtained from ten parts of dried starting material. Ethanol and water are used as solvents; the finished concentrate is processed on a maltodextrin carrier (1 to 20%) into a powder with a particle size of 80 mesh. The composition consists of 80 to 99% Cissus Quadrangularis extract and 1 to 20% maltodextrin. Regarding the search query "What is Cissus Quadrangularis powder?": It is a concentrated, powdered raw material for industrial further processing, not a finished product. Its appearance is a brown powder with a characteristic odor and taste (organoleptic). The color specification in the product data sheet ranges from golden yellow to light brown; temperature- and storage-related color changes are possible and typical for the product. Quercetin and stilbenes: the documented marker profile The data sheet (CDS) lists quercetin as well as stilbenes (resveratrol, piceatannol) as primary markers, with an indicative content of 7 to 45 mg/g in the product. This range is based on review-level literature data (Chidambaram & Venkatraman 2010) and an estimation basis derived from the literature content of the dried plant (0.1 to 0.5%), multiplied by the concentration factor of 10:1 and a recovery rate of 70 to 90%. Quercetin (0.1 to 0.3%) and resveratrol (0.01 to 0.05%) are listed as further documented individual compounds. For formulators, the confidence level of the data is relevant: these are indicative, literature-based values, not a batch-specific guarantee. Batch-related parameters can be found in the respective Certificate of Analysis (CoA). This profile of polyphenolic compounds and stilbenes can thus be used as a guide for formulation planning. Cissus Quadrangularis effect: what the dossier confirms Regarding the frequently searched question about the "Cissus Quadrangularis effect," we adhere closely to the data sheet and formulate in compliance with cosmetics and food regulations. For cosmetics, the CDS documents, in connection with the contained ketosterones, a profile of barrier care (barrier repair), soothing and moisturizing properties. The data sheet names ceramide synthesis and 5α-reductase as targets. For the food sector, the CDS describes the ketosterones as a nutritive antioxidant component as well as a traditional dietary ingredient; metabolic health and the reduction of oxidative stress are named as fields of application. Important for regulatory classification: claims regarding bones or joints, as suggested by marketing keywords, are not documented, verified effects and are not presented by CONIUNCTA® as substantiated claims. The substantiated statements are limited to the cosmetic and nutritional profiles mentioned above, which are covered by the CDS. Finished cosmetic products are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; responsibility for assessing final product claims lies with the party placing the product on the market. Use concentration and application scenarios The product data sheet states a general recommendation of 2 to 5% for cosmetics, while the at-a-glance table indicates a use level of 1 to 3%. At an extract use level of 2%, this calculates to 0.14 to 0.90 mg/g of markers in the formulation. For food and functional beverages, the use level is 0.5 to 2%; at a use level of 1.3%, this corresponds to 0.09 to 0.56 mg/g in the application. As a powder concentrate, the extract can be reconstituted into aqueous systems or incorporated into dry systems. Conceivable application scenarios range from nourishing emulsions and cleansing products in cosmetics to capsules, sticks and functional beverage powders in the food sector. The figures mentioned are guideline values from the data sheet and do not replace individual formulation development: suitability for the specific application is determined by the customer on their own responsibility, including through stability and compatibility testing. Specification, handling and storage Physicochemically, the extract is characterized by the following parameters: Extract ratio 10:1, solvents ethanol and water Particle size 80 mesh; ≥ 95% through 80 mesh Loss on drying ≤ 5.0%, total ash ≤ 5.0% Bulk density in the range of 0.50 to 0.70 suitable for vegan formulations From a safety perspective, the powder is not classified as a hazardous substance according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (no pictogram, no signal word, no H-/P-statements). In case of aerosol formation, respiratory protection should be provided; eye protection (e.g., according to EN 166) is also recommended. The product is not classified as dangerous goods for transport. Shelf life is 24 months under dry storage conditions; recommended storage temperature 15 to 25 °C, containers tightly closed, away from heat and moisture, TRGS 510 storage class 13 (non-combustible solids). Production, documentation and sourcing The Cissus Quadrangularis powder extract is offered in conventional quality. CONIUNCTA® is EU organic certified according to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-001, Kiwa BCS); details on our certifications can be found on the corresponding page. How our extraction processes are structured is explained in the overview of our AVE technology. Complete TDS, SDS and CDS as well as batch-related certificates of analysis are provided to registered customers via our technical documentation. Anyone looking to buy Cissus Quadrangularis powder and incorporate it into their own cosmetic or food applications will find further classic raw materials in our category classic plant extracts. You can view and inquire about the product discussed here directly: View Cissus Quadrangularis Powder Extract 10:1 in the CONIUNCTA® shop. For sample requests and data sheets, you can reach us by email at info@coniuncta.com or by phone at +49 911 47715370. 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