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Cascara Sagrada Extract (Frangula purshiana) – Cascarosides 10–20%

Frangula purshiana (Rhamnus purshiana) · Rhamnaceae

Regulated ingredient — check your market before you buy

Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
Cascarosides
Standardisation
10–20% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Bark
Origin
United States, Canada

Cascara Sagrada Extract (Frangula purshiana) – Cascarosides 10–20%

Cascara Sagrada extract is produced from the bark of Frangula purshiana (Rhamnaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Cascarosides. Available grades: 10%, 20%. Typical sourcing: United States, Canada. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.

10%20%

Specifications

Botanical name Frangula purshiana (Rhamnus purshiana)
Common names Cascara sagrada
Plant family / part Rhamnaceae / Bark
Marker compound Cascarosides
Phytochemical class Quinones › Anthraquinones & anthrones
Available grades 10%, 20%
Assay method HPLC
Pharmacopoeia & standards USP, Ph. Eur. (EP), EMA herbal monograph
Form Standardized Extract
Origin United States, Canada
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

Regulatory status

  • Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Food & Beverage

Documentation

Batch Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and MSDS available 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.