Common Name: |
Salep Orchid Powder |
Botanical Name: |
Orchis militaris |
Family: |
Orchidaceae |
Plant Parts Used: |
Tubers |
Form: |
Powder |
Color & Appearance: |
Light Cream to Pale Beige Color Powder * (due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may slightly vary) |
Certifications: |
USDA, EU, Kosher |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Nutraceuticals, Vitamins, Dietary Supplements & Functional foods |
Product Offerings: |
Salep Orchid Powder |
Salep Orchid Powder: Overview
Salep orchid powder is a fine, starchy substance made from the dried tubers of wild orchids, primarily species like Orchis mascula and Orchis militaris. Traditionally used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and South Asian cultures, salep powder is prized for its thickening properties and nutritional benefits. It is rich in polysaccharides, particularly glucomannan, which gives it a smooth, mucilaginous texture when mixed with liquids. Salep is often used to prepare traditional beverages, ice creams, and desserts, valued for its soothing effects on the digestive system and its ability to provide gentle nourishment. The powder has a mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor. Due to overharvesting and ecological concerns, authentic salep powder has become rare and is sometimes regulated to protect wild orchid populations. Today, sustainable alternatives or cultivated sources are increasingly encouraged to preserve this traditional ingredient while minimizing environmental impact.
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Powders: Packed in eco-friendly Pouches in customized sizes
Capsules & Tablets: Packed in bottles of 60ct, 90ct or 180ct
Oils: Packed in glass bottles with dropper in 100ml, 4oz or customized sizes
Form - Fine Powder - Organoleptic
Odor - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Taste - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Mesh Size - 100% passes through #80 mesh - USP <786>
Loss on Drying - NMT 10% - USP <731>
All of our products complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
Total Heavy Metals - NMT 10 ppm - USP <231>
Lead - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Arsenic - NMT 1 ppm - USP <232>
Mercury - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Cadmium - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Sterilization - Steam
Packing - Carton boxes with inner double layer ldpe bags and outer stretch
wrapped for a seamless airtight packaging
Health & Safety - The product is manufactured, packed, stored, and shipped in
accordance with relevant food safety standards
Storage Conditions - Keep closed in a cool dry warehouse, free from infestation and not
exposed to direct sunlight
Absolutely - This product is 100% natural and derived from plants. No animal-derived products are used in this, making it the perfect product for vegetarians and vegans.
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.