Salcital™ is a premium branded extract of Salacia reticulata, manufactured by Ingex Botanicals (P) Limited, India, the manufacturing arm of Ingex Germany GmbH, and supplied to metabolic-health and nutraceutical brands across Europe.
Known in Ayurvedic medicine as Ponkoranti, Salacia roots have been trusted for diabetes and obesity management for thousands of years and are today widely consumed as a food supplement for glycemic and lipid support.
Salcital™ is standardised to its key actives — tannins, saponins and polyphenols including mangiferin — delivering consistent, EU-compliant quality batch after batch.

Everything you need to know about this clinically studied metabolic ingredient: origin, actives, clinical backing and quality.
Derived from Salacia reticulata root and bark — the Ayurvedic ‘Ponkoranti’ trusted for glycemic and metabolic wellness for millennia.
Standardised to tannins, saponins and polyphenols including mangiferin for reliable, reproducible efficacy.
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and fasting blood sugar.
Produced in an NSF-GMP, HACCP, ISO certified, 100% solar-powered facility; available in EU Organic & NOP grades.
From clinically studied glycemic and lipid support to Rotterdam warehouse stock and full EU documentation, Salcital™ is built for European metabolic-health brands.
For thousands of years, Salacia has been trusted in Ayurveda for metabolic balance. Salcital™ brings that heritage into the modern era with rigorous standardisation and published clinical backing.
Salcital-Plus is a standardised extract of Salacia reticulata roots enriched with polyphenols including mangiferin.
Eliminate the long international shipping wait. We hold ready stock in our Rotterdam warehouse for rapid, de-risked EU distribution within 48–72 hours.
Get a QuoteSalcital™ is supplied in standardised, formulation-ready grades for European metabolic-health, supplement and functional food applications.
| Grade / Form | Standardisation | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Salacia Extract | 7% – 30% Tannins / Saponins by HPLC | Capsules, tablets, metabolic supplements |
| Salcital-Plus | Enriched polyphenols incl. mangiferin | Premium glycemic and lipid formulations |
| Water-Soluble Grade | Available on request | Functional foods and beverages |
| Custom Grade | Available on Request | Bespoke to customer formulation requirements |
Custom specifications can be developed on request. Contact us for certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, and technical documentation.
Salcital™ is supported by a published, peer-reviewed randomised controlled trial in prediabetes and mild-to-moderate hyperlipidemia.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2013;16(6):564-8 · Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
The trial evaluated Salacia reticulata extracts in 29 patients with prediabetes and mild-to-moderate hyperlipidemia, dosing 500 mg/day alongside therapeutic lifestyle changes over 6 weeks.
A statistically significant reduction was observed in LDL cholesterol and fasting blood sugar at weeks 3 and 6 with the root-bark extract, with improvements in overall lipid and glycemic levels versus placebo.
No adverse events occurred; all safety parameters remained within normal ranges, indicating Salacia reticulata was safe and well tolerated.
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