Icariin 20% — Epimedium sagittatum (horny goat weed)

Icariin 20% — Standardized Extract from Epimedium sagittatum (horny goat weed)

A standardized icariin standardized to 20% by HPLC, extracted from high-purity horny goat weed (Epimedium sagittatum) biomass. Engineered for B2B formulators working in premium sports nutrition applications who require verifiable active content, consistent lot-to-lot performance, and complete regulatory documentation. Every batch ships with a dated Certificate of Analysis, heavy-metal panel, microbial report, Technical Data Sheet, and MSDS — the documentation package serious formulators expect.

Product Specifications

• Active compound: Icariin
• Standardization: 20% by HPLC / UV-Spec
• Botanical source: Epimedium sagittatum (horny goat weed)
• Compound class: Flavonoid
• Physical form: Powder
• Origin options: China
• Typical applications: Premium sports nutrition
• Grade: Standard
• Mesh size: 80–100 mesh (for powders)
• Solubility: As per Technical Data Sheet
• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed original packaging

Quality Assurance & Documentation

At GUTINS, every batch of Icariin 20% is produced under GMP conditions and verified before release. The following documentation ships digitally with each order:

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) — active % verified by HPLC, tied to lot number
• Heavy Metals Report — Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury below Prop 65 & EU limits
• Microbial Testing Report — TPC, Y&M, E. coli, Salmonella
• Pesticide Residue Report — per USP & EU Pharmacopoeia protocols
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — full product specifications
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) — handling & transport
• Allergen & GMO Declarations — on request
• Kosher, Halal, Organic certifications — available for qualifying lots

Typical Applications

Icariin 20% from Epimedium sagittatum is widely specified by formulators across premium sports nutrition categories. GUTINS supplies this extract to clients developing dietary supplements, cosmetic actives, functional foods & beverages, private-label brands, and specialty applications requiring verified active content.

Packaging & Storage

Packaged in food-grade double-layer LDPE liners sealed inside fiber drums or aluminum pouches with nitrogen flush on request. Store below 25°C in a cool, dry, dark environment away from direct sunlight. Once opened, reseal the inner liner and use within recommended timeframe per TDS.

Available Sizes

• 100 g — Sample / R&D / pilot-batch quantity
• 500 g — Formulation development & small-batch production
• 1 kg — Standard production tier
• 5 kg — Bulk production (larger tonnage quotes available on request)

For 25 kg, 100 kg, or container-load quantities, please contact GUTINS sales directly at gutins.com for tiered pricing and custom packaging options.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I get custom packaging or private label?

Yes. GUTINS offers custom packaging (retail sachets, aluminum pouches, custom fiber drums), private-label printing, and contract blending services. Minimums and lead times depend on SKU complexity — contact our sales team for a scoped quotation.

2. Can I request a sample before committing to a bulk order?

Absolutely — the 100g size on this page is our standard sample tier. Many B2B customers begin with 100g for formulation development, progress to 500g–1kg for pilot batches, and scale to 5kg+ for full production. COA is issued on every size, including samples.

3. What are the available origin options?

This product can be sourced from: China. Specify your origin preference during order confirmation — each origin may have slight variation in active profile and seasonality, which we can discuss against your formulation targets.

4. What is the shelf life and how should it be stored?

Shelf life is 24 months from manufacture date in sealed original packaging. Store in a cool, dry, dark environment below 25°C, away from direct sunlight, humidity, and strong odors. Once opened, reseal the inner LDPE liner immediately and use within guidelines specified on the TDS. Powder form has good stability under recommended conditions.

5. Is this Icariin suitable for my application?

This extract is widely used in premium sports nutrition applications. For regulatory-sensitive applications (e.g., EU CPNP cosmetic dossiers, US nutraceutical structure-function claims, FDA-registered food applications), we provide supplementary dossier-support documents on request.

6. What documents are included with each order?

Every order ships digitally with: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), heavy-metals report, microbial report, and pesticide residue report. Kosher, Halal, and organic certifications are available for qualifying batches on request.

Why GUTINS

GUTINS is a specialized B2B supplier of standardized plant extracts, active compounds, and CO₂ extracts for formulators who cannot tolerate variance. Every extract ships with complete lot-traceable documentation, batch-level HPLC verification, and consistent particle-size specifications. We serve nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade customers globally from multi-origin sourcing partnerships built over years of direct farm & manufacturer relationships.

Visit gutins.com for the full catalog, custom blends, private-label services, and specialty CO₂ extract lines.