Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%) – Bulk Botanical Ingredient Supplier
Milk Thistle Seed Extract standardized to 80% silymarin is a trusted botanical for daily wellness formulations. AccoBio is a reliable bulk supplier to global supplement brands.
1. Standardized to NLT 80% Silymarin (UV) with HPLC Profile Reported
2. Natural Seed Extract — Silybum marianum, Non-GMO Botanical
3. Amorphous Powder, Yellow to Yellowish-Brown, Characteristic Odour
4. Heavy Metals NMT 20 ppm & Low Residual Solvents
5. GMP & ISO-Certified, 36-Month Shelf Life
Milk Thistle Seed Extract Description
AccoBio supplies Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Botanical source: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.; plant part: seeds) standardized to NLT 80% silymarin, produced under certified quality systems. Silymarin is a flavonolignan complex (silybin A/B, isosilybin A/B, silydianin, silychristin) traditionally used to support liver health. As a bulk supplier, we serve global supplement brands with reliable supply and consistent batch-to-batch silymarin content.
Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%) Technical Data Sheet
Botanical Source: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. | Plant Part: Seeds | Packing: 25 kg/Fiber Drum
| Appearance | Amorphous Powder | Visual |
| Colour | Yellow to Yellowish-Brown | Visual |
| Odour | Slight, Specific | Visual |
| Identification (HPLC) | Retention times of silydianin, silychristin, silybin A/B, isosilybin A/B correspond to standard | HPLC |
| Sulphated Ash | NMT 0.5% | — |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm | — |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% (2 h, 105°C) | — |
| Assay of Silymarin (UV) | NLT 80% | UV |
| Assay of Silymarin (HPLC) | Report only | HPLC |
| Silybin A & Silybin B | Report only | HPLC |
| Isosilybin A & Isosilybin B | Report only | HPLC |
| Silydianin & Silychristin | Report only | HPLC |
| Residual Solvents (N-Hexane) | NMT 290 ppm | — |
| Residual Solvents (Methanol) | NMT 3000 ppm | — |
| Residual Solvents (Acetone / Ethyl Acetate) | NMT 5000 ppm | — |
| Residual Solvents (Ethanol) | NMT 5000 ppm | — |
| Total Bacterial Count | NMT 1000 CFU/g | — |
| Yeast & Moulds | NMT 100 CFU/g | — |
| E. Coli | Not detected | — |
| Storage | In tight, light-resistant and dry place; avoid direct sunshine. | — |
| Shelf Life | 36 months (unopened original container) | — |
Milk Thistle Extract Applications
- Liver-Support Supplements — Capsules, tablets, and softgels for daily detox.
- Functional Foods & Beverages — Powders, teas, and wellness drink mixes.
- Herbal & Botanical Blends — Liver-cleanse stacks and traditional herbal formulas.
- Private-Label Nutraceuticals — Bulk extract for branded liver-health SKUs.
