Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 10:1 Root Extract OEM: Specification, CoA and Halal Formats

Direct answer: For a brand owner specifying ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract, the specification should fix a 10:1 extraction ratio, a yellow-brown fine powder with moisture of 5.0% or less, ash of 5.0% or less, heavy-metal and microbial limits, and a two-year shelf life, with a certificate of analysis for every batch.

Ashwagandha root extract is a powdered botanical ingredient whose identity and limits are fixed by a written specification. This guide sets out what that specification should contain, how to read the certificate of analysis for each batch, and which finished formats a brand owner can commission from Bionutricia.

What the specification must contain

What the extraction ratio tells a buyer

The extraction ratio on this specification is 10:1. A 10:1 ratio means ten parts of starting root were used for one part of finished powder. It describes how the material was made. It is not a potency figure, and a buyer should not read it as one. For what an extraction ratio measures, see what a 100:1 extract actually means.

Ask that each certificate of analysis report the test method used alongside every result, so that your own laboratory or an independent test house can repeat the measurement.

Reading a certificate of analysis for each batch

Each batch ships with its own certificate of analysis. A compliant certificate should carry the batch number, the results for moisture, ash, mesh size, heavy metals and microbial limits, each checked against the specification above. Request the same parameter set on every batch so that lots can be compared over time. For a section-by-section buyer’s guide, see how to read a supplement certificate of analysis.

Choosing the format for a root extract powder

The specification stays the same whichever format a brand owner chooses, but the controls that protect it change with the format. A powder sachet depends on moisture control, so the 5.0% moisture limit and the sachet film are set together. A liquid format needs pH and microbial controls built into the formula from the start. Bionutricia manufactures powder sachets (pillow, 3-side-seal or stick-pack), pouch beverages, chewable tablets and powder essence in a bottle or container, and the format is agreed for each product.

Halal status and the documentation pack

Bionutricia’s manufacturing facility in Sungai Buloh, Selangor operates under JAKIM Halal certification, alongside FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, US FDA registration and MeSTI. The ashwagandha root extract is JAKIM halal certified. A brand owner’s halal file for a finished product should hold the ingredient documents, the specification and the certificate of analysis for each batch, so that every ingredient in the formula can be traced to its own records.

Manufacturing an ashwagandha root extract product under your own brand

Bionutricia runs OEM and ODM manufacturing for brand owners and distributors. Formulation development, private-label and own-brand manufacturing of finished supplements are handled in-house, in powder sachets, liquid sachets, gel sachets, pouch beverages, chewable tablets and liquid bottles. Bionutricia’s extraction runs on the patented enzymatic ultrasonic process (MY-188945-A). The certifications held are JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, US FDA registration, MeSTI and NanoVerify. Set up a meeting with our nutrition specialist to decide minimum order, lead time, fill range, pack size and packaging for your product. For the sachet and pouch beverage route, see sachet and pouch beverage OEM manufacturing. Bulk ingredient supply is handled separately at bionutriciaextract.com.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 10:1 ratio on the specification mean?

It is the extraction ratio stated on the specification for this root powder: ten parts of starting root to one part of finished powder. It is not a potency figure.

What should a certificate of analysis for this extract contain?

The batch number, moisture against the 5.0% limit, ash against the 5.0% limit, mesh size, heavy-metal results for arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, and microbial results, with the test method named alongside each result. Each batch ships with its own certificate.

How does the format change the specification?

A powder sachet depends on moisture control. A liquid format adds pH and microbial control requirements, so the format decision changes which limits carry the most weight.

Is the ashwagandha extract halal certified?

Yes. The ashwagandha root extract is JAKIM halal certified, and Bionutricia’s manufacturing facility operates under JAKIM Halal certification.

Does Bionutricia sell the bulk extract?

Bulk raw-ingredient supply is handled through bionutriciaextract.com. Bionutricia.com covers finished OEM manufacturing for brand owners and distributors.

Send us your product brief

Tell us the product concept, the format, the target market, the quantity per run and your launch date, and name ashwagandha root extract as the hero ingredient. Submit the brief on our enquiries page or pricing and quotation page, or email ng@bio-nutricia.com or WhatsApp +60 16-661 8510. Bionutricia Sdn Bhd, 14 & 16, Jalan TSB 7, Taman Perindustrian Sg Buloh, 47000 Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia.

Article by Ts. Ng Kuak Ping. Last updated: 26 October 2026.