Griffonia Seed Extract is derived from the dried seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a leguminous shrub native to West Africa. Its core active ingredient is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a natural amino acid that serves as a direct precursor for the body's synthesis of serotonin, known as the "happy neurotransmitter". It can efficiently cross the blood-brain barrier, supply the brain with raw materials for serotonin production, and gently regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and overall neurological health.
Standardized to 99% 5-HTP tested by HPLC to guarantee optimal consistency and batch stability.
Backed by large-scale production facilities, strict quality control procedures, and dependable delivery schedules.
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS | RESULTS | METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Fine powder | Conform | Visual |
| Color | Off white | Conform | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conform | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conform | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size/Sieve | NLT 95% pass 80 mesh | Conform | 80 mesh |
| Bulk Density | NMT 0.8g/ml | Conform | Density meter |
| Chloride | ≤0.05% | Conform | USP <221> |
| Sulfate | ≤0.03% | Conform | USP <221> |
| Loss on Drying | ≤2.0% | 0.63% | 5g/105℃/2hrs |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% | 0.13% | USP <281> |
| pH | 4.0-6.0 | 4.93 | USP <791> |
| Specific Optical Rotation | -30° - -38° | -31.5° | USP <781> |
| Identification | |||
| Identifiable active ingredient | Complies with standards | Conform | TLC |
| Assay | |||
| 5-HTP | 98.5% - 101.5% | 100.13% | USP 43 |
| Residues | |||
| Pesticide Residues | USP <561> | Conform | Third party lab |
| Solvent Residues | USP <467> | Conform | GC |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Conform | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | Conform | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | Conform | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | Conform | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | Conform | ICP-MS |
| Microbiological Examination | |||
| Total Plate Count | <1000 cfu/g | Conform | USP <2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | <100 cfu/g | Conform | USP <2021> |
| E. Coli | Negative | Conform | USP <2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative | Conform | USP <2022> |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conform | USP <2022> |
| Conclusion | Conforms with specification | ||
Double plastic bag interior + aluminum foil inner bag, sturdy outer carton. Shipped via EMS/DHL/UPS/FedEx (3-7 days, door to door).
Double-layer inner plastic bag, drum or carton exterior. Delivered via express or air freight (3-7 days, door to door or airport delivery).
Double-layer inner plastic bag, reinforced drum/carton outer. Air freight (3-7 days to airport) or Sea freight (10-35 days to port). Custom packaging available.
We supply both natural 98% and fermented 99% pure grades of 5-HTP tailored to your dietary supplement and formulation requirements.
Our standard packing is 25kg per cardboard drum, double-lined with food-grade polyethylene (PE) bags. Customized small and bulk packages are also acceptable.
Every batch includes full traceability documentation such as Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Certificate of Origin (COO).
Yes, complimentary samples are available for laboratory testing and R&D evaluation; clients only need to cover the basic courier freight charges.
As the immediate biochemical precursor to serotonin, it readily crosses the blood-brain barrier to support neurotransmitter synthesis, assisting with mood stability and healthy sleep architecture.
In-stock volumes ship out within 3 to 7 business days via air or express carriers, while bulk commercial sea-freight orders arrive within 10 to 35 days.
"We switched to their fermented 99% Ghana seed extract for our premium formula. The powder has good flowability, and 25kg drums arrive intact to our warehouse."
– Dietary Supplement Manufacturer, UK
"Our sleep support supplements with 98% natural Ghana seed extract helped cut customer complaints about poor sleep by 55%. The batch COA is always consistent."
– Nutraceutical Brand, USA