Eriodictyon crassifolium extract

Eriodictyon crassifolium extract (CAS 90028-41-4) is derived from the thick-leaved yerba santa plant native to California; it is used in food and pharmaceutical applications as a flavoring agent and taste modifier.

Where is Eriodictyon crassifolium extract used?

• Pharmaceutical oral dosage forms: incorporated into tablets, syrups and chewables to suppress bitterness of active ingredients without altering efficacy
• Food and beverage: natural flavoring component for clean-label bitter-masking
• Nutraceutical supplements: masks off-notes from vitamins or botanical actives
• Personal care oral care products: flavor balance and antioxidant stabilization
• It masks bitter and unpleasant tastes in formulations where palatability is a commercial priority.

Good to know: Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade designations are available; availability depends on the regulatory requirements of the target market. Buyers should confirm extraction solvent, standardization parameters, and compliance documentation when evaluating suppliers for regulated end uses.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration and solvent profiles vary by intended application