Bitter Melon Extract
Momordica charantia · Charantin / Ratio Extract · Metabolic Wellness Botanical
Bitter Melon Extract is used by supplement brands developing metabolic wellness formulas, blood sugar support products, weight management blends, traditional botanical formulas, capsules, tablets, and powder mixes. It is useful when a brand wants a familiar traditional herb with a clear marker option such as charantin.
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| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia L. |
| Plant Part / Source Material | Fruit |
| Key Actives | Charantin · Bitter principles · Polysaccharides |
| Available Specs | 10:1 extract · 10% charantin · custom ratio extracts available |
| Appearance | Brown to yellow-brown fine powder |
| Testing Method | HPLC or UV depending on charantin method and grade |
| Typical Use Level | 250–1000mg per serving depending on extract ratio and formula positioning |
| MOQ | 1kg (sample from 20g available) |
| Bulk Lead Time | 10–15 business days |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from manufacture date |
| Storage | Cool, dry place. Sealed container. Protect from light and moisture. |
| Available Certifications | GMP · ISO · Vegan · Non-GMO · Halal · Organic available on request |
US market: Bitter Melon Extract is commonly positioned for metabolic wellness and blood sugar support. Avoid claims related to treating diabetes, lowering glucose as a drug effect, insulin replacement, or managing medical conditions.
EU / UK market: Botanical status and blood-sugar-related wording should be reviewed carefully. Keep claims conservative unless your finished product and label have been checked for the target market.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 10:1 extract is useful for traditional botanical positioning and cost-effective formulas. A 10% charantin grade gives a clearer active marker for premium metabolic wellness products. If your label highlights charantin, make sure the COA includes a marker assay.
Yes, it is commonly used in metabolic wellness and blood sugar support formulas. Claims should stay structure/function oriented and avoid disease language. It can be used alone or as part of a blend with berberine, chromium, cinnamon, green tea, and gymnema.
Check botanical name, plant part, extract ratio or charantin content, test method, heavy metals, microbiology, pesticide status, moisture, and ash. Fruit botanicals can vary by season, so stable marker testing is useful for repeat orders.
Every sample and bulk order includes COA, MSDS, and product specification sheet. For standardized grades, the COA includes the relevant active marker assay where applicable. Heavy metal data, microbiology results, allergen statement, Non-GMO statement, flow chart, and country of origin declaration are available for bulk orders.
Bitter melon pairs well with berberine, cinnamon, chromium, banaba, green tea, alpha lipoic acid, gymnema, and mulberry leaf depending on the formula. For broader metabolic wellness, it can also pair with fiber and polyphenol ingredients.
Price depends on extract ratio, charantin percentage, test method, origin, pesticide screening, organic status, and annual volume. Charantin-standardized grades usually cost more but create a clearer premium formula story.
Minimum bulk order is 1kg, with formulation samples available from 20g. Bulk lead time is usually 10–15 business days depending on selected specification, inventory, documentation requirements, and destination market.
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Claim note
Bitter melon is attractive for metabolic wellness, but diabetes treatment language creates regulatory risk. Keep copy around blood sugar support and healthy metabolism.
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Tell us whether you need 10:1 extract, charantin standardization, organic grade, or a specific pesticide profile. We will recommend the right bitter melon grade and ship your sample within 2–3 business days.
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