Botanical & Functional Product Testing
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Botanical & Functional Product Testing

Analytical testing for kava, kanna, kratom, functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and other botanical products. Supporting product characterization, active ingredient quantification, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

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Tap any botanical to explore analytes, methods, and available panels.

Kava Root

Piper methysticum

Comprehensive kava testing including kavalactone profiling, noble/tudei differentiation, active ingredient quantification, and product safety screening. Designed for manufacturers, importers, brands, and ingredient suppliers seeking reliable characterization and quality assurance data.

Market Considerations

Product characterization and safety screening may be required for certain retail, export, and quality assurance programs.

Key Analytes
Kavain (K)
Major kavalactone
Dihydrokavain (DHK)
Major kavalactone
Methysticin (M)
Major kavalactone
Yangonin (Y)
Major kavalactone
Pipermethystine
Alkaloid marker
Available Panels
Kavalactone ProfileNoble/Tudei DifferentiationAlkaloid ScreeningHeavy MetalsMicrobiologyPesticide Residues

Kanna

Sceletium tortuosum

Analytical testing for kanna raw materials, extracts, and finished products. Supports active alkaloid quantification, product characterization, quality assurance, and label claim verification across a wide range of formulations.

Market Considerations

Standardized alkaloid profiles are commonly used to support product consistency, ingredient sourcing, and quality control programs.

Key Analytes
Mesembrine
Major alkaloid
Mesembrenol
Major alkaloid
Mesembrenone
Major alkaloid
Tortuosamine
Minor alkaloid
Δ7-Mesembrenone
Related alkaloid
Available Panels
Alkaloid ProfileActive Ingredient QuantificationExtract CharacterizationHeavy MetalsMicrobiologyPesticide Residues

Kratom

Mitragyna speciosa

Comprehensive kratom testing for raw materials, extracts, and finished products. Supports alkaloid quantification, product characterization, quality assurance, and industry compliance programs for manufacturers, brands, and ingredient suppliers.

Market Considerations

Product specifications and testing requirements may vary by market, retailer, and quality assurance program. Standardized alkaloid profiles are commonly used to support consistency and product verification.

Key Analytes
Mitragynine
Major alkaloid
7-Hydroxymitragynine
Minor alkaloid
Paynantheine
Major alkaloid
Speciociliatine
Major alkaloid
Corynantheidine
Minor alkaloid
Available Panels
Alkaloid ProfileMitragynine & 7-HydroxymitragynineExtended Alkaloid CharacterizationHeavy MetalsMicrobiologySalmonella Screening

Functional Mushrooms

Reishi · Lion's Mane · Chaga · Cordyceps · Turkey Tail

Analytical testing for functional mushroom ingredients, extracts, and finished products. Supports active compound quantification, product characterization, quality assurance, and verification of mushroom-derived content.

Market Considerations

Ingredient sourcing, extract standardization, and product characterization are commonly used to support quality assurance and brand transparency programs.

Key Analytes
Beta-Glucans
Major polysaccharides
Ergosterol
Fungal sterol marker
Alpha-Glucans
Carbohydrate marker
Hericenones / Erinacines
Lion's Mane compounds
Cordycepin
Cordyceps marker compound
Available Panels
Beta-Glucan AnalysisMushroom CharacterizationExtract StandardizationHeavy MetalsMicrobiologyPesticide Residues

Adaptogens

Ashwagandha · Rhodiola · Bacopa · Panax Ginseng

Analytical testing for adaptogenic botanicals, extracts, and finished products. Supports active compound quantification, product characterization, ingredient verification, and quality assurance across a wide range of botanical formulations.

Market Considerations

Standardized botanical extracts rely on consistent marker compound testing to support product quality, ingredient sourcing, and label claim verification.

Key Analytes
Withanolides
Ashwagandha marker compounds
Rosavins & Salidroside
Rhodiola marker compounds
Bacosides A & B
Bacopa marker compounds
Ginsenosides Rg1/Rb1
Ginseng marker compounds
Available Panels
Active Compound AnalysisBotanical CharacterizationExtract StandardizationHeavy MetalsPesticide ResiduesMicrobiology

Curcuminoids & Polyphenols

Turmeric · Berberine · Quercetin · Resveratrol · Green Tea Extract

Analytical testing for polyphenol-rich botanicals, standardized extracts, and finished products. Supports active compound quantification, ingredient verification, product characterization, and label claim validation across a wide range of botanical formulations.

Market Considerations

Standardized botanical extracts rely on consistent marker compound testing to support product quality, ingredient sourcing, and label claim verification.

Key Analytes
Curcuminoids
Turmeric marker compounds
Berberine
Botanical alkaloid
Catechins
Green tea marker compounds
Trans-Resveratrol
Resveratrol marker compound
Available Panels
Curcuminoid ProfilePolyphenol CharacterizationCatechin AnalysisHeavy MetalsPesticide ResiduesMicrobiology

Why Botanical Testing Matters

01

Product Consistency Matters

Active compound levels can vary significantly between suppliers, harvests, extraction methods, and finished formulations. Independent testing helps verify identity, potency, and product consistency.

02

Quality & Compliance Expectations Continue to Evolve

Manufacturers, retailers, and quality assurance programs increasingly rely on third-party testing to support product specifications, label claims, and supplier qualification.

03

Transparency Builds Trust

Third-party Certificates of Analysis provide independent verification of product quality and composition, helping brands demonstrate consistency and build customer confidence.

Don't See Your Botanical?

Need testing for a novel ingredient or proprietary extract? Our scientists develop and validate custom methods for new compounds and unique botanical matrices. Contact us to discuss scope and timelines.

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