Dandelion Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Dandelion is sourced in dried root and dried leaf, two procurement decisions that require different supplier qualifications. Filter by form, quality, and MOQ on Nutrada to find GFSI-certified suppliers and request bulk quotes.

Dandelion Types and Forms

Different plant parts serve distinct applications in supplement manufacturing and food production. Buyers specify root or leaf based on the target bioactive compounds.

Dandelion Origin and Supply

Polish suppliers offer high-grade dandelion through autumn root harvesting when inulin content peaks at 12-15%, with roots dug in September-October to maximize bioactive compounds. Chinese dandelion offers lower pricing but requires additional pesticide residue testing for EU market entry. Eastern European suppliers in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria provide both wild-harvested and cultivated material from established collection networks. Romania specializes in organic certification infrastructure while Bulgaria focuses on high-volume conventional supply for industrial tea blending.

Bulk Dandelion

Dandelion is moisture-sensitive with maximum 10-12% water content to prevent mold development during storage. Standard packaging uses 5-25 kg kraft paper bags with polyethylene liners for moisture protection. Buyers must verify inulin content specifications with suppliers before ordering, as root quality differs substantially based on harvest timing and drying methods. Shelf life reaches 18-24 months when stored below 20 degrees Celsius in dry conditions.

Organic Dandelion

Poland and Hungary offer EU Organic certified dandelion in both root and leaf forms, with established wild-harvesting permits for organic collection areas. Romanian suppliers provide dual EU-USDA certification for export flexibility to North American markets. Organic supply depth is strongest for whole dried forms rather than powder grades.

Dandelion Private Label

Consumer packaging includes 50-500g resealable pouches for loose tea, single-serve tea bags, and capsule bottles for supplement retail. MOQ requirements increase to 500kg minimum for private label production runs. Buyers must specify root versus leaf composition before packaging design begins, as the two forms target different health claims and consumer expectations.

Dandelion Manufacturers

European manufacturers concentrate in Poland and Eastern European countries where raw material sourcing provides cost advantages for processing operations. Documentation to request includes batch-specific CoA confirming inulin content, microbiological reports for tea-grade material, and heavy metals analysis for wild-harvested lots. Roasted dandelion root competes directly with chicory as a caffeine-free coffee alternative, while supplement manufacturers often co-source dandelion with milk thistle for liver-support formulations.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified dandelion suppliers from Poland, Hungary, and China, covering dried root and leaf across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.