Our certified organic leaf powders end up in many different products. Some are sold as loose powder for smoothies. Others go into capsules or pressed tablets.

The format you choose changes how much powder you need, how it must perform in production and how you plan your orders. Here is a simple guide.

Loose powder

Loose powder is the simplest format. Consumers mix it into water, juice or smoothies. It is also used in sachets, shots and functional foods.

Dose: A typical serve is 1g to 5g, depending on the product.

What matters: Colour, flavour and how easily the powder mixes in liquid. A fine, even particle size helps it disperse. We mill to around 70 microns.

Best for: Brands that want a higher daily amount of greens and a clean, single-ingredient label.

Capsules

Capsules hold powder inside a shell. They suit consumers who do not like the taste of greens, or who want a quick and simple daily routine.

Dose: Each capsule holds a much smaller amount of powder than a loose serve. Consumers often take several capsules a day.

What matters: Flow and fill weight. The powder must run evenly through capsule machines so each capsule holds the same amount. Particle size and moisture both affect this.

Best for: Convenience products, travel packs and blends with stronger flavours, such as manuka leaf or kale.

Tablets

Tablets are made by pressing powder into a solid form. They are compact, stable and easy to pack.

What matters: Compression. Some leaf powders need binders or other excipients to form a strong tablet. Your manufacturer will decide this based on testing. Note that adding other ingredients may affect your organic or additive-free claims.

Best for: High-volume products and brands that want a long shelf life and low packaging cost.

Which of our powders suit which format

All seven of our powders can be used in all three formats. Barley grass, wheat grass, kale, green pea leaf and spinach are common in capsules, tablets and greens blends. Spearmint is popular in herbal drink blends and flavour systems. Manuka leaf suits specialist botanical products.

How format affects your order quantity

Format changes how much powder you use per unit sold. A loose powder product uses far more powder per pack than a bottle of capsules.

This affects how you plan orders. Our standard packaging is a 20kg carton with a food grade liner. Loose powder brands often order by the pallet. Capsule and tablet brands may need fewer cartons for the same number of units.

Minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary by product and by season. The best approach is to tell us your format, dose and expected sales. We can then help you plan a realistic first order and ongoing supply.

Samples for production trials

We recommend trialling our powder on your own equipment before you commit. We can supply samples, technical specifications and certificates of analysis to support your trials. Contact our team to discuss your format and volumes.