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Super Hydro™

Produced with the Super Hydro™ method

Simplisia vs Super Hydro™: extraction separates active compounds from fibre and starch

Super Hydro™ is an extraction method developed by BBK's extract manufacturing team. It draws out the active compounds of natural materials more effectively at a lower concentration. Based on our internal testing, a Super Hydro™ extract at a 2:1 ratio delivers performance comparable to a 5:1 extract from non-standardised producers.

Patent status: The Super Hydro™ method is currently patent pending. Even so, every BBK extract has been produced with this method from the start, so each batch you receive meets a quality standard above the market average.

Latin name
Sauropus androgynus
Form
Powder
Application fields
Jamu & herbal drinks, Supplements & capsules
Marker compound
Not stated
Halal status
Certified
Packaging
Sealed aluminium foil, silica gel, batch numbered label
MOQ
1 kg per material
Documents
Specification always included. CoA on request.

Powder form

Katuk Leaf (Sweet Leaf) ExtractSuper Hydro™

Sauropus androgynus

HalalRegular3-5d

Price per kilogram

Trial1-4 kgIDR 495,900
Wholesale5-99 kgIDR 414,000
Brokerage100 kg+IDR 371,000

Prices can move. The final figure is locked in the quote once factory stock is confirmed.

Extract ratio

Filler

Price per kg with this choice: IDR 495,900. Filler choice does not change the price.

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Super Hydro™

Produced with the Super Hydro™ method

Simplisia vs Super Hydro™: extraction separates active compounds from fibre and starch

Super Hydro™ is an extraction method developed by BBK's extract manufacturing team. It draws out the active compounds of natural materials more effectively at a lower concentration. Based on our internal testing, a Super Hydro™ extract at a 2:1 ratio delivers performance comparable to a 5:1 extract from non-standardised producers.

Patent status: The Super Hydro™ method is currently patent pending. Even so, every BBK extract has been produced with this method from the start, so each batch you receive meets a quality standard above the market average.

Latin name
Sauropus androgynus
Form
Powder
Application fields
Jamu & herbal drinks, Supplements & capsules
Marker compound
Not stated
Halal status
Certified
Packaging
Sealed aluminium foil, silica gel, batch numbered label
MOQ
1 kg per material
Documents
Specification always included. CoA on request.

Main active compounds**

  • Papaverin · Papaverine

    Alkaloid reported in katuk

    C20H21NO4

  • Kaempferol

    Flavonoid antioxidant

    C15H10O6

** Zhang BD et al. Sauropus androgynus L. Merr.-A phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review. J Ethnopharmacol, 2020. PMID 32205260.

Listed actives are taken from journals and are not a guaranteed content claim.

A raw material for further processing, not a ready to consume product. We make no medical claims about this product.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about buying Katuk Leaf (Sweet Leaf) Extract at Bahanbakukiloan.com

What is the minimum purchase for Katuk Leaf (Sweet Leaf) Extract?

Starting from 1 kg. Suitable for SMEs, formula testing, research and small-scale production, without having to buy a large factory MOQ.

Does Katuk Leaf (Sweet Leaf) Extract come with a CoA?

Yes. Every purchase starting from 1 kg includes a free CoA (Certificate of Analysis), with a recorded batch number and sealed 1 kg packaging.

What is Katuk Leaf (Sweet Leaf) Extract commonly used for?

As a raw material for food, beverage, cosmetic and herbal production. Usage dosage and final product licensing depend on your formula and your product regulations.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Installments are available via Kredivo, Home Credit, as well as Mandiri and BCA credit cards.

How long does shipping take?

Jabodetabek (Greater Jakarta) can ship instantly. Outside the city uses fast services such as JNE YES, and overseas via UPS or DHL Express. Free shipping for direct purchases from Rp2.000.000.

Can I get a lower price?

Yes. Send the latest invoice from your current supplier via WhatsApp, and our team will check the best offer for you.

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Research & product opportunities

Katuk Leaf Extract (Sauropus androgynus): 3 Studies and Product Opportunities

Katuk is widely known in Indonesia as a vegetable and a breast milk booster. There is no clinical trial on breast milk in our research pool; the available research mostly deals with safety, because excessive consumption of raw katuk juice has been linked to serious lung disease. This information matters before you set a product dose.

Study 1 · Scientific review Supporting evidence

Sauropus androgynus L. Merr.-A phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review.

Zhang, Cheng, Zhang, et al. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2020.

Study design: Literature review of the botany, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, and toxicology of Sauropus androgynus.

Key findings
  • Traditionally used to relieve fever, promote breast milk, support eye health, and reduce body weight.
  • The main constituents identified are fatty acids, flavonoids, and polyphenols, with a nutritional value higher than common vegetables.
  • Reported activities include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, skin lightening, and immunoregulatory effects.
  • Excessive consumption of raw katuk juice over a period of time has been strongly linked to bronchiolitis obliterans.

What it means for your product: The main reference for the ingredient profile and the safety section. Traditional use for breast milk is mentioned, but it is not clinical evidence.

Journal DOIPubMed 32205260
Study 2 · Clinical study Strong evidence

Association of Sauropus androgynus and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome: a hospital-based case-control study.

Ger, Chiang, Lai, et al. American journal of epidemiology, 1997.

Study design: Hospital-based case-control study in Taiwan in 1995 of 54 cases of bronchiolitis obliterans and three control groups of 54 people each.

Key findings
  • All 54 cases (100 percent) had consumed katuk, compared with 9 percent of neighborhood controls and 4 percent of routine check-up controls.
  • Risk was higher with raw juice than with stir-fried or boiled katuk (OR 10.3).
  • Total consumption above 4,500 g increased the risk (OR 10.0) compared with 413 to 2,063 g.
  • Consumption for more than 45 days was also associated with higher risk (OR 2.1).

What it means for your product: The most important human safety data for katuk. Avoid high-dose raw juice formats and set a reasonable serving size.

Journal DOIPubMed 9143215
Study 3 · Laboratory study (in vitro) Early evidence

Nutritive value of Sauropus androgynus leaves.

Padmavathi, Rao Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands), 1990.

Study design: Proximate composition analysis of katuk leaves in India, with acceptability testing of several traditional Andhra Pradesh recipes made with katuk leaves.

Key findings
  • The nutritional value of katuk leaves was rated superior to other leafy vegetables commonly eaten in India.
  • Traditional recipes made with katuk leaves were reasonably well accepted by consumers in preference tests.
  • Katuk leaves were reported to contain the alkaloid papaverine in large amounts (580 mg per 100 g of fresh leaves).
  • Excessive consumption was reported to cause dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation; the authors note that a safe consumption limit still needs to be set.

What it means for your product: Supports positioning katuk as a nutritious vegetable for processed foods, and gives an additional reason to limit the serving size.

Journal DOIPubMed 2385571

Business ideas

Sales opportunities

Product formats you can develop with this BBK extract.

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Functional foods for breastfeeding mothers

Cookies, drinks, or capsules with katuk for the breastfeeding segment, using cooked or processed material and a reasonable dose.

Jamu and herbal drinks

Ready-to-brew jamu blends with katuk as a widely known traditional ingredient.

Single-herb capsules

A capsule format with a measured dose, not high-dose raw juice.

Certified halal product

The halal status of this SKU supports penetration into the Muslim family market.

Claims you can make

Language guide for B2B and educational materials. Claims on finished product labels and ads must be the ones approved by BPOM at registration.

OK to say

  • Contains katuk leaf extract (Sauropus androgynus).
  • Katuk is used traditionally in Indonesia, including by breastfeeding mothers.
  • Katuk leaf is known as a vegetable with high nutritional value and contains flavonoids and polyphenols (cite the source).

Avoid

  • Definitely increases breast milk production, because this is not supported by any clinical trial in this list.
  • Slimming or weight loss. The use of katuk for slimming is precisely what was linked to cases of bronchiolitis obliterans.
  • Treats dengue fever, viral infections, or other diseases.

There is no evidence of benefit for breast milk in this research pool; only records of traditional use are available. The bronchiolitis obliterans cases were linked to large, long-term consumption of raw katuk juice for slimming, and katuk leaf is also reported to contain papaverine, so the extract form and serving size must be designed far from that pattern and stated clearly. Products for breastfeeding mothers should include advice to consult a health professional. No marker compound has been listed.

Using this research for BPOM registration

  1. Add the three journals above to the literature review or the safety and benefit supporting data in your product dossier.
  2. Attach BBK's specification and per-batch CoA as raw material quality data. The specification always ships with the order; CoA is available on request.
  3. Match your serving size to the doses used in the studies, then confirm final claims with a regulatory consultant or BPOM.

The studies above were not done with BBK products. BBK extracts are made with the Super Hydro™ method, but study results do not automatically apply to your finished product.

References

  1. Zhang, Cheng, Zhang, et al. (2020). Sauropus androgynus L. Merr.-A phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review.. Journal of ethnopharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.112778
  2. Ger, Chiang, Lai, et al. (1997). Association of Sauropus androgynus and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome: a hospital-based case-control study.. American journal of epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a009178
  3. Padmavathi, Rao (1990). Nutritive value of Sauropus androgynus leaves.. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02193767

Summaries prepared by the Bahanbakukiloan.com team from journal abstracts indexed in PubMed. This page is educational for businesses and does not replace medical advice or regulatory decisions.

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