Urtica dioica extract

Urtica dioica extract (CAS 84012-40-8), commonly known as nettle extract, is a botanical ingredient derived from the stinging nettle plant. It functions as a natural antioxidant, flavoring agent, and bioactive source across food, cosmetic, and nutraceutical manufacturing.

In food and beverage production, it contributes botanical flavor and natural colorant properties to teas, functional drinks, and health-oriented food products. Nutraceutical and supplement formulators use it as a plant-derived source of amino acids and vitamins.

The extract provides antioxidant compounds in capsule, tablet, and liquid formats for the health industry. Personal care manufacturers incorporate it into scalp treatments, hair care formulations, and skin products where botanical actives are a requirement.

In agricultural and animal feed applications, it is used as a natural feed additive to support nutritional profiling in specialty feed blends. This versatile ingredient is supplied as a dry powder, liquid extract, or concentrated paste depending on needs.

Standardized and non-standardized grades are available depending on specific application requirements. Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications are the most commonly sourced, with standardization typically based on active marker compounds.

Common markers include polyphenols or chlorophyll content to ensure consistent quality across batches. Packaging ranges from small quantities for R&D use to bulk formats suited for industrial-scale formulation and large manufacturing runs.