Procurement decision sheet
Barley Grass Powder
Fine green barley grass powder for beverage mixes, capsules, tablets, meal replacements and functional food formulations. This page is structured for procurement review, covering application fit, quality checkpoints, current-batch COA request, packaging, MOQ and export readiness.
Marker, source and physical properties are ready to verify against your formula target.
COA, TDS, MSDS, allergen, GMO, solvent and contaminant files can be requested as one package.
Sample, MOQ, lead time and packaging are aligned before bulk commitment.
Decision Matrix
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Procurement Overview
Barley Grass Powder is a young barley leaf powder used in green drink blends, capsules, tablets, meal replacement powders and functional food projects. For procurement review, the key questions are not only color and price, but also particle size, dispersibility, pesticide control, microbiology, heavy metals, packaging and current-batch documentation.
Buyer Decision Summary
| Decision Area | Current Data |
|---|---|
| Ingredient type | Young barley grass leaf powder |
| Botanical source | Hordeum vulgare L. |
| Appearance | Fine green powder |
| Standard mesh | 80 mesh; finer mesh available on request |
| Solubility | Dispersible in water; not fully soluble |
| MOQ | 25 kg |
| Lead time | 7-14 days after specification and packaging confirmation |
| Documents | Current batch COA, TDS, SDS, allergen / Non-GMO statement on request |
Application Notes
For beverages, treat the material as a suspended powder. Buyers should evaluate sediment, mouthfeel, color stability and grassy notes in the real formula. For capsules and tablets, confirm bulk density, flow behavior and mesh size before pilot production.
Buyer Risk Checklist
- Confirm current-batch COA before label review, registration or bulk purchase.
- Test dispersibility and sediment in the final drink matrix.
- Confirm pesticide limits against the destination market.
- Verify whether organic, Halal, Kosher or Non-GMO claims apply to the selected batch.
- Align packaging format, shelf life and logistics before issuing a purchase order.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specification snapshot for technical review
| Parameters | Specification Range / Value | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Identity / Product Name | Barley Grass Powder | Confirm by supplier specification |
| Identity / Botanical Source | Hordeum vulgare L. | Confirm by raw material record |
| Physical / Appearance | Fine green powder | Visual check by current batch |
| Physical / Particle Size | 80 mesh standard; 100 mesh available on request | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Physical / Solubility | Dispersible in water; not fully soluble | Test in target matrix |
| Chemical / Loss on Drying | <= 7.0% | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Chemical / Ash | <= 10.0% | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Heavy Metals | <= 10 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Lead (Pb) | <= 1.0 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Arsenic (As) | <= 1.0 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Cadmium (Cd) | <= 0.5 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Contaminants / Mercury (Hg) | <= 0.1 ppm | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Residues / Pesticide Residue | Complies with agreed market limit after batch review | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Total Plate Count | <= 10,000 cfu/g | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Yeast and Mold | <= 1,000 cfu/g | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / E. coli | Negative | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Microbiology / Salmonella | Negative | Confirm by current-batch COA |
| Storage / Shelf Life | 24 months when sealed and stored correctly | Confirm by product label and batch file |
| Storage / Storage Conditions | Cool, dry place; protect from heat, moisture and direct sunlight | Keep sealed after opening |
* Note: These values are typical specifications. Each batch is supplied with a specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) matching these parameters.
Target Product Formulations
Formulation suitability before sampling
Strong visual and nutrition-positioning fit; confirm dispersibility, sediment and taste in the final beverage base.
Fine mesh powder works well for solid dosage forms; confirm bulk density and flow behavior before pilot production.
Compatible with greens formulas, plant protein blends and daily nutrition powders; sensory balancing may be needed.
Natural green color is attractive, but heat, moisture and flavor impact should be tested before scale-up.
Possible for concept products, but color change and grassy flavor should be validated after heat processing.
Suitability guidelines based on physical extract characteristics.
Document Compliance Library
Request the files your quality team needs
Quality Assurance & Seed-to-Drum Traceability Flow
Production & Processing Flow
Raw Grass Selection
Young barley grass is selected by origin, harvest timing, color and foreign-matter control.
Cleaning & Trimming
Raw material is cleaned to reduce soil, fiber impurities and non-target plant material before drying.
Low-Temperature Drying
Controlled drying helps preserve green color and reduce moisture for stable storage.
Milling & Sieving
Dried grass is milled and sieved to the requested mesh size, commonly 80 mesh or finer.
Metal Detection
Finished powder passes through metal detection before final packaging.
Batch Testing & Packing
Current batch is tested against agreed specifications and packed in food-grade export packaging.
Buyer FAQ
Questions buyers usually confirm before RFQ
Is barley grass powder fully soluble in water? +
No. It is a plant leaf powder and should be treated as dispersible, not fully soluble. Beverage projects should run sediment, mouthfeel and suspension tests.
Can the mesh size be customized? +
Yes. 80 mesh is common for general use, while finer mesh can be discussed for capsules, tablets or instant powder blends.
Can I request the current batch COA before purchase? +
Yes. Current batch COA is available on request after the target specification, order quantity and destination market are confirmed.
Is organic barley grass powder available? +
Organic status depends on the available certified batch and destination market requirements. Please confirm the certificate before using organic claims.
What should beverage buyers test first? +
Check color stability, sediment, taste, pH behavior, heat exposure and microbial limits in the actual drink matrix.
Buyer Risk Checklist
Points to confirm before sample approval
Use this checklist to reduce back-and-forth between sourcing, R&D, QA and regulatory teams.
Market limits
Confirm heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents and microbiology against your target market.
Formula behavior
Check solubility, color, taste, pH and heat stability in the intended dosage form.
Label claims
Use organic, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, allergen-free or gluten-free claims only with matching batch support.
Commercial fit
Align MOQ, packaging, shelf life, incoterms and lead time before pilot or bulk purchasing.