What is Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1?
Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1) obtained from the Citrus aurantium plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Standardization: 20:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1 used for? It is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for metabolism / thermogenesis and weight management support, due to its content of bitter orange, p-synephrine (protoalkaloid), hesperidin, and other protoalkaloids. With its standardized 20:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, standardized extracts (%synephrine), powders, and thermogenic blends.
Benefits and Main Uses of Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1
- Metabolism and thermogenesis: p-synephrine has shown effects in increasing resting metabolic rate and energy expenditure in some studies.
- Weight management support: While some studies report modest weight loss with 6-12 weeks of use, new meta-analyses have shown the effect to be insignificant (mixed/limited evidence).
- Sports/energy formulas: Used as a stimulant component in thermogenic and pre-workout supplements as an alternative to ephedra.
- Digestion (traditional): Bitter orange peel is traditionally used to support appetite and digestion (traditional use).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
p-synephrine may increase energy expenditure by stimulating lipolysis and thermogenesis via adrenergic receptors; it should be used with caution as it can raise blood pressure and heart rate.
Forms of Use (Tablets, Capsules, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Citrus aurantium is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part is: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 20mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, but it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA (Certificate of Analysis) of the relevant batch should be referred to for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Citrus Aurantium Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.