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Tribulus Terrestris Extract
Tribulus terrestris · Fruit
Chinese name: 刺蒺藜皂苷
Tribulus fruit extract standardized to saponins or protodioscin, for sports and male wellness formulas with a clearly stated marker method.
Reviewed October 2026 · Specification PDF ↓ · Method: UV-VIS →
45% or 90%
Saponins
1 kg
Minimum order
1–7 days
Indicative lead time
1 kg foil pouch
Standard packing
Specification
What the certificate will report
| Saponins | 45% or 90% (UV) |
|---|---|
| Protodioscin | 20% (HPLC) on request |
| Plant part | Fruit |
| Particle size | 80 mesh |
| Marker compounds | Protodioscin, total saponins |
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown powder |
| Solubility | Partially water-soluble |
| Standard packaging | 1 kg foil pouch · 25 kg fiber drum · 5 kg carton |
| Minimum order | 1 kg |
| Indicative lead time | 1–7 days |
The method behind the marker value matters as much as the number. Read how it works, what it proves, and where it stops.
Method guide →Specifications are confirmed in writing before quotation. Lead times start after specification and packaging approval, not after the first email.
Application
Where this grade fits
- Sports capsules
- Male wellness formulas
- Pre-workout blends
- Tablets
Available forms
Packing options
Application guides
What to confirm before ordering
- Saponin percentages by UV are not directly comparable with protodioscin by HPLC. Agree the marker before comparing price.
- Male-performance positioning is restricted in many markets. Keep the label within general sports or wellness language.
Documentation
Released with every lot
- Batch-specific certificate of analysis against the agreed specification
- Technical data sheet with source, part, carrier, and storage
- Safety data sheet in the 16-section format
- Allergen and GMO statements signed for the batch
- Origin and traceability record linking herb lot and manufacturing lot
- Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade and facility are covered
Buyer questions
Practical answers
What is Tribulus Terrestris Extract standardized to, and how is it measured?
Saponins: 45% or 90% (UV). The marker set is Protodioscin, total saponins. The primary method is UV-VIS; the batch COA reports the result against the agreed specification. Other ratios, marker ranges, carriers, and mesh sizes can be quoted as a custom grade after a feasibility review.
Which source and plant part are used for Tribulus Terrestris Extract?
Tribulus terrestris; Fruit. The source and part are stated on the specification and the COA because they are release parameters, not marketing descriptions. If the label names a different part, confirm it before the first order.
Which applications does Tribulus Terrestris Extract fit?
Sports capsules, Male wellness formulas, Pre-workout blends, Tablets. The grade is selected against the finished format, dose, and destination market; a sample and application brief are more useful than a generic catalogue comparison.
Which documents are supplied with the batch?
A batch-specific COA, technical data sheet, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, and an origin record. Third-party heavy-metal, pesticide, or microbiological reports can be arranged, as can Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade is covered.
What is the minimum order, lead time, and sample size?
1 kg minimum, packed in a 1 kg foil pouch; bulk drums are available as quantities scale. 1–7 days after specification and order confirmation. Samples are typically 100–500 g with their own COA, usually within 3–5 business days after the specification is agreed.
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Related reading
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Next step
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