Silicon Bamboo silica 70% Powder – Food / Nutraceutical Grade

Bamboo silica is a plant-derived silica from bamboo stems or tabasheer, standardised to around 70% silica. It is a popular natural silicon source for hair, skin and nail supplements.

Supplied as a mineral salt / chelate for supplement, premix and fortification use; elemental mineral content is declared on the CoA.

GUTINS Silicon Bamboo silica 70% — food / nutraceutical grade is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: food / nutraceutical grade; form / technology: Salt / chelate; diet suitability: Generally vegetarian.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Supports healthy hair and nails
• Supports connective tissue and collagen formation
• Supports bone mineralisation as part of a balanced diet
• Supports skin elasticity and appearance
• Plant-derived, vegan silica source

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Mineral supplementation, premix, tablets/capsules.

• Hair, skin and nail capsules
• Beauty collagen powders
• Bone and joint blends
• Natural multimineral tablets
• Beauty gummies

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 300–600 mg/day extract (approx. 200–420 mg silica)
• Typical use level: 5–40% in capsules and tablets; 1–5% in beauty powders
• Formulation tip: Calculate dosage on elemental mineral content (see CoA), not on total salt weight.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Insoluble in water and oils (dispersible)

Storage & Handling

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place (below 25 °C) protected from moisture and light.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Bamboo extract is used as a dietary ingredient in the US; in the EU, botanical silica sources should be checked against national botanical lists and Novel Food status. Verify in destination market.

Diet suitability: Generally vegetarian. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• Verify heavy metals and microbial quality
• Bioavailability of amorphous silica is lower than orthosilicic acid
• Consult a healthcare professional during pregnancy and lactation
• Avoid inhaling fine silica dust

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.