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• Latin Name:  Uncaria Gambir 
• CAS No.: 84650-60-2
• Active Ingredient: Catechins
• Specifications: 60:1
• Test Method: TLC
• Catechins content: 20% 

Gambier extract is a tanning agent extracted from the leaves of the Uncaria Gambir plant, which comes from Asia and only grows approximately 10° north or south of he equator line. The plant, which grows as a wild bush, can also be cultivated. The Gabier extract is won from the leaves, partly without the branches by extraction with water at a temperature of 85-90°C and evaporation. The Powder is than made by the spray-dry-method.