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African Potato Extract (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) – Beta-sitosterol 0.5–2%
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
- Marker compound
- Beta-sitosterol
- Standardisation
- 0.5–2% (GC)
- Assay method
- GC
- Plant part
- Tuber & Bulb
- Origin
- South Africa
African Potato Extract (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) – Beta-sitosterol 0.5–2%
African Potato extract is produced from the corm of Hypoxis hemerocallidea (Hypoxidaceae family) and supplied as a plant lipid fraction, standardized to Beta-sitosterol. Available grades: 0.5%, 2%. Typical sourcing: South Africa. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
0.5%2%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Hypoxis hemerocallidea |
| Common names | African potato |
| Plant family / part | Hypoxidaceae / Corm |
| Marker compound | Beta-sitosterol |
| Phytochemical class | Phytosterols › Plant sterols |
| Available grades | 0.5%, 2% |
| Assay method | GC |
| Form | Plant Lipid & Oil |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Heart & Circulation
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Traditional systems: African traditional
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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