Tips For Choosing A Good Quality Yucca Saponins

Yucca originated in the desert regions of North America, and the Indians used this plant to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and it has a reputation as desert ginseng. It requires rocky environments and full sun exposure to thrive. The genus Yucca contains about 40-50 medicinally potent species. It is a rich source of biologically active compounds, including steroid saponin, oligosaccharides, resveratrol and polyphenols. Studies have shown that adding it to pet food can reduce fecal odor and ammonia excretion in animals used as a deodorizer because the plant has the ability to cause urine and stool to smell less has even been scientifically verified, and this healthy and natural ingredient also can help your pet stay strong. Here are some tips for choosing good quality yucca saponins.

The product has been used for many years in Europe and the United States, and there are mature industry standards to determine its quality. At present, some Chinese manufacturers claim that their yucca saponin content is 30% or higher, but through the international third-party professional testing institutions or the United States yucca industry standard, its saponin content is only 2%-3%, because these yucca saponin manufacturers use their own testing standards, and the international standard for measuring saponin content is different from the general method and calculation formula in China.

Therefore, the selection of yucca saponin powder can not only consider the specification and price, more importantly, the effect and cost performance, different factors have different effects on its use, such as raw materials, extraction process, deodorization ability, active ingredients and so on. At present, there are three main indicators for the international evaluation of Yucca products: B50, saponin content, resveratrol and polyphenols.
The B50 value assay is used to measure the ammonia binding ability of Yucca products, which is simply the deodorization ability. This method measures the weight of the Yucca product required to bind 50% ammonia. In terms of utility ratio, the lower the value, the better the ability of the product to adsorb ammonia. Saponins are not active substances combined with harmful substances such as ammonia, but their antibacterial and antigenic insect properties can promote the digestion and utilization of fat and protein, that is, by improving the utilization rate of feed, thereby reducing the emission of nitrogen and phosphorus in feces. The higher the content, the better the indirect deodorization ability.

Other important tips you should consider:

Check the supplier’s credentials and reputation. Deal with established, reputable suppliers who have experience sourcing and supplying saponins extracts.
Ask for a certificate of analysis (COA) for the product. The COA should be from an independent, accredited lab and include tests for factors like product purity, concentration of active saponins, and presence of contaminants.
Inquire about the plant source and extraction method. Yucca saponins should be extracted from the Mohave yucca plant root using an appropriate solvent extraction method. Avoid suppliers who are vague about the source or method.
Evaluate the powder’s sensory qualities. It should have a fine, free-flowing powder consistency and characteristic mildly sweet, soapy aroma. Avoid clumped, odorless powders.
Ask about storage, handling and transportation. Yucca powder is hygroscopic so ensure the supplier stores and ships it in air-tight containers in a cool, dry facility to prevent degradation.
Compare pricing between suppliers. Be wary of prices that seem too low, as that may indicate poor quality. Expect to pay fair market price for a natural, high-quality yucca saponins powder.
Ask for a small sample to evaluate before committing to a large order. Check that the powder meets your specifications.
Clarify after-sales support and return policies, just in case you need to make claims about product quality later.

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