Bulk Extracts – Guides for ingredient buyershttps://bulkextracts.eu/blogSpecifications, documents and formulation notes for buyers of bulk ingredients in Europe.Magnesium bisglycinate: elemental magnesium vs salt weight on the labelhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/magnesium-bisglycinate-elemental-magnesium-labelhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/magnesium-bisglycinate-elemental-magnesium-labelWhy magnesium bisglycinate must be dosed as elemental magnesium, how to calculate the amount of chelate per serving and what to check on the specification before you label a product.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Vitamin D3 at 100,000 IU per gram: dosing, premixes and handlinghttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/vitamin-d3-100000-iu-premix-handlinghttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/vitamin-d3-100000-iu-premix-handlingHow to dose vitamin D3 at 100,000 IU per gram in tablets, capsules and dry premixes, how to calculate the inclusion rate and how to handle the powder safely.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Turmeric extract at 95% curcuminoids: how to specify it for capsules and tabletshttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/turmeric-extract-curcuminoids-private-labelhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/turmeric-extract-curcuminoids-private-labelHow to specify turmeric extract for private label capsules and tablets: curcuminoid content by HPLC, the role of black pepper in a blend and the points to agree with your manufacturer.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ashwagandha extract at 2.5% or 5% withanolides: what the certificate meanshttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/ashwagandha-extract-withanolides-specificationhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/ashwagandha-extract-withanolides-specificationHow to read a withanolide specification for ashwagandha extract, why the HPLC method matters and what to check on the certificate of analysis before you buy.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Lion's mane extract: polysaccharides, ratio or both? How to read the specificationhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/lions-mane-extract-specificationshttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/lions-mane-extract-specificationsLion's mane extract is sold as a polysaccharide standard or as a ratio extract. How to read each specification, what to ask for and how to compare offers.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ratio vs standardised extracts: how to compare specificationshttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/ratio-vs-standardised-extractshttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/ratio-vs-standardised-extractsA 10:1 extract and a 95% extract describe different things. How to read each specification, compare offers fairly and choose the right one for your formula.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Which documents to request when buying bulk extracts in the EUhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/documents-to-request-bulk-extracts-euhttps://bulkextracts.eu/blog/documents-to-request-bulk-extracts-euA practical checklist of the documents purchasing and quality teams should request before approving a bulk extract and each lot.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000