Buy Bitter Compounds – Herbs & Complexes

Bitter compounds are a collective term for natural plant compounds with an intensely bitter taste. Chemically, they belong among others to the bitter glycosides, iridoids and sesquiterpene lactones, and thus count among the secondary plant compounds. Classic sources are herbs such as dandelion, gentian, wormwood and artichoke. In this category, you'll find bitter-compound preparations from Scheunengut – from defined plant extracts, vegan and lab-tested.

Origin & Extraction

Depending on the plant, bitter compounds are found in the root, herb, leaf or flower. For extracts, the dried plant parts are gently extracted and adjusted to their characteristic bitter compounds. Typical raw materials are dandelion root, gentian root as well as leaves of the artichoke and herb of the milk thistle.

Standardisation & Format

One measure of bitter-compound density is the bitterness value. High-quality extracts are standardised to a defined content of marker substances, such as cynarin in the artichoke. Bitter compounds are available as a capsule, powder or drops. Several bitter herbs are often combined, sometimes supplemented with turmeric or nettle.

What to Look for When Buying

Standardised, transparently declared bitter-compound content
Origin and botanical name of the bitter herbs
Vegan, without unnecessary additives
Independently lab-tested quality

Bitter Compounds at Scheunengut

We rely on defined plant extracts and standardised extracts. Thematically related are our categories Liver and Intestine & Digestion. All products are bottled in Germany and lab-tested.

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What are bitter compounds valued for?

Bitter compounds are natural plant substances with an intensely bitter taste that have traditionally been valued, particularly as part of the diet. The bitter taste itself is their defining characteristic. Classic sources are bitter herbs such as dandelion, gentian, wormwood and artichoke, which have long been among the most popular bitter plants.

Which plants do bitter compounds come from?

Depending on the plant, bitter compounds are found in the root, herb, leaf or flower. Typical raw materials are dandelion root, gentian root, artichoke leaves and milk thistle herb. Chemically, they belong to the secondary plant compounds, including bitter glycosides, iridoids and sesquiterpene lactones.

What does standardisation mean for bitter compound extracts?

For extracts, dried plant parts are gently extracted and standardised to their characteristic bitter compounds. The bitterness value is one measure of how concentrated these bitter compounds are. Transparent labelling lets you gauge the intensity. Our bitter compound preparations are made from defined plant extracts, and are vegan and lab-tested.

What forms are bitter compounds available in?

Bitter compounds are available as drops, powder and capsules, among other forms. Liquid bitter herb extracts deliver the characteristic bitter taste directly, while capsules are tasteless. Which form you choose depends on whether you want to experience the bitter taste directly or avoid it.