We supply food-grade whole dried dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) with multiple grading options. Different root size grades can be selected to match requirements for botanical tea mixing, food formulation and plant ingredient compounding. Each batch is inspected and tested by third-party independent laboratories to meet international food safety and clean-label standards.

• Botanical Source: Dried root of Taraxacum officinale

• Latin name: Taraxacum officinale
  

• Processing Technology: Root harvesting, washing, trimming, low-temperature drying, size grading, impurity sorting, manual inspection

• Appearance: Whole dried roots, clean surface, dark brown to light brown colour, no mildew, no musty rancid smell

• Natural Components: Contains inulin, bitter substances and natural mineral elements naturally present in dandelion root

• Available Types: Whole dried dandelion root; multiple root size grades available

• Handling Feature: Firm and fibrous texture, suitable for soaking, simmering, cutting and blending into food formulations

• Key Features: Intact root segments, low foreign matter content, stable batch sensory quality, natural mild earthy herbal aroma, clean formulation

• Available Certifications: ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan compliant

• Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed, cool, dry and dark storage conditions

Raw Material Natural Characteristics

Taraxacum officinale is a perennial herb whose roots naturally accumulate a range of plant substances during growth. Our whole dried dandelion root is harvested at the proper growth stage, then gently dried and sorted to keep the natural root structure and original mild earthy herbal flavour. With stable physical properties and flexible application options, this botanical raw material fits the global market trend for natural, plant-based and clean-label food ingredients.

• Natural Root Source: Harvested from mature dandelion plants (Taraxacum officinale), sourced from stable planting areas, without mixing with other plant roots.

• Mild Drying Process: Low-temperature drying treatment reduces moisture while limiting heat impact, helping maintain the natural aroma and texture of dandelion root.

• Consistent Grading Standard: Unified sorting and size classification ensure similar root dimensions and appearance between batches, convenient for end product formulation and packaging design.

• Wide Application Flexibility: Whole roots can be used directly or cut into smaller pieces, compatible with many beverage and food systems for different production needs.

Disclaimer: This product is food-grade natural dried botanical root raw material only, for food formulation and processing. All descriptions refer only to natural material properties and application features. No medical judgement, treatment or health-related claims are made.

Application Fields

Thanks to its natural whole-root form, distinctive mild earthy herbal aroma and stable batch quality, dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) is widely used in global botanical tea, beverage and food ingredient manufacturing industries:

• Botanical Tea & Infusion Blends: Dried root raw materials for herbal tea mixes, hot infusion formulations

• Beverage Formulation: Natural plant flavour ingredients for plant-based drinks and specialty beverage bases

• Specialty Food Recipes: Additive for grain blends and specialty plant-based food development

• Food Ingredient Compounding: Mixed botanical formulations, plant-based food raw materials, clean label food production

• Retail Packing: Bulk raw material for private label retail packaging of dried botanical roots

Our Supplier Advantages

We operate standardized dandelion root trimming and drying lines. Stable raw material sourcing and complete batch inspection systems help maintain consistent root appearance, low impurity levels and fresh natural earthy herbal aroma for bulk export orders.

• Careful Raw Material Selection: Harvest roots at suitable maturity, remove underdeveloped, broken and discoloured roots and foreign impurities to secure quality from the source.

• Controlled Low-Temp Drying: Adjust drying parameters carefully to reduce moisture content without heavy heat treatment, protecting natural plant flavour and texture of dandelion root.

• Multi-stage Sorting & Inspection: Combine machine grading and manual picking to cut foreign matter and broken root fragments, improving uniformity of finished root material.

• Full Batch Quality Control: Each batch is tested for moisture, appearance, microbial and heavy metal indicators before shipment, meeting international food export standards.

• Custom Service Available: Support selection of root size grading and packaging options. We can provide COA, MSDS and other export documents.

Packaging & Storage Guidelines

• Standard Export Packaging: 25kg food-grade polypropylene woven bag with inner plastic liner; small trial packs available upon request

• Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from high temperature, humid air and direct sunlight.

• Storage Reminder: Dried dandelion root contains natural plant compounds and fibrous tissue, and is sensitive to moisture, heat and oxygen. Seal tightly after opening to avoid mould growth, moisture absorption and flavour change.

FAQ

Q1: What grades of dandelion root can you supply?

A1: We supply whole dried dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) with multiple root size grades to match different market and formulation requirements.

Q2: Are there any additives added to your dandelion root?

A2: Our bulk dried dandelion root goes through physical processing only. No added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, suitable for clean label and vegan food production.

Q3: What about sample service, MOQ and lead time?

A3: Samples are available for quality and formulation testing. Regular grades are in stock for prompt shipment. Custom requirements can be discussed separately.