Bulk ambunu (Ceratotheca sesamoides) ships as whole or lightly broken shade-dried leaves, never powder, with a 10 kg minimum and a per-batch certificate of analysis. Before a production order, request a sample and test the mucilage yield in your own process. This guide covers the forms, the minimum, and the sampling steps.
Last updated: 2026.
Forms: whole or lightly broken, not powder
Ambunu is supplied as whole or lightly broken leaves, because the leaf form is what releases the working mucilage when soaked. Powdering changes how the mucilage extracts and disperses, so the traditional and formulator-preferred form is the leaf. If your process needs a finer form, you can break or grind a portion in-house, but the bulk product is the leaf.
MOQ and pricing
The minimum order is 10 kg, with tier pricing that improves as volume rises and custom quotes above 100 kg. Starting at 10 kg lets a brand pilot a detangler or cleansing-conditioner concept without committing to large volumes, then scale once the formula and market are proven. See current specifications on our wholesale ambunu leaves page.
How to request a sample
Request a sample with its certificate of analysis, then test the one thing that matters most for ambunu: mucilage yield. A practical bench check is to soak a measured quantity of leaves in warm water for several hours, strain, and assess the slip and viscosity of the resulting gel in your formula. Confirming yield on the sample tells you how the material will behave at production scale.
Documentation on every shipment
Bulk ambunu ships with a per-batch certificate of analysis, a phytosanitary certificate issued on export from Cotonou, and country-of-origin documentation naming the Guéra region of Chad and the cooperative. That paperwork backs both your quality file and the provenance story behind the ingredient.
Lead time
Standard lead time runs 5 to 10 business days for orders under 100 kg and 14 to 21 days above, plus transit. Build the window into your launch schedule so production is not waiting on the shipment. Learn more about the ingredient on our ambunu ingredient page.
Frequently asked questions
Is ambunu sold as powder or leaves?
As whole or lightly broken shade-dried leaves, not powder. The leaf form is what releases the mucilage that gives ambunu its slip and gentle cleansing action.
What is the minimum order for bulk ambunu?
10 kg, with tier pricing above that and custom quotes over 100 kg. A sample is available first so you can confirm mucilage yield in your own process.
What should I test on an ambunu sample?
Mucilage yield above all: soak, strain, and assess the slip and viscosity in your formula, alongside a review of the batch COA and the leaf’s sensory quality.
With ambunu, the leaf form and the mucilage yield are what you are buying. Confirm the form, start at the 10 kg minimum, and test the yield on a sample first. See specifications and request a sample on our wholesale ambunu leaves page.