Angelica root
Angelica root is the dried root and rhizome of Angelica archangelica, a large biennial in the carrot family grown in northern and central Europe. The root is aromatic and is used as a flavoring in gin, liqueurs and bitters, distilled for essential oil, and sold cut, powdered or as extracts for herbal products. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is a different species and ingredient.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Dried root and rhizome cut for macerations, distillation and teas.
Milled dried root for capsules and blends.
Hydroalcoholic extract for beverages and herbal products.
Steam-distilled root oil for flavor and fragrance, sold on its GC profile.
Root from certified organic cultivation, with the certificate tied to the lot.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Keep dried herb and powder sealed in lined bags or drums in a cool, dry, dark place; cut herb loses aroma and color with light and air, and powder picks up moisture once opened. Dry extracts are hygroscopic, so reseal opened containers promptly. Shelf life or a retest date comes from the supplier's specification.
Volatile oil and furanocoumarin levels vary with origin, root age and drying, so check each lot's COA against your specification. Record the supplier lot and origin, and rotate stock first-expiry-first-out.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
21 CFR 182.10 lists angelica (Angelica archangelica L. or other species of Angelica), including angelica root, among spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings generally recognized as safe for their intended use.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)21 CFR 182.20 lists angelica root (Angelica archangelica L.) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)Health Canada's Angelica natural health product monograph lists the dried leaf, root and rhizome, and seed of Angelica archangelica as source material.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Angelica archangelica (POL-NF-00128) lists the whole plant as not novel in food supplements, and the leaves, petiole and stem as not novel in food.
Source: ec.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Distributor · Norway, IA
Frontier Co-op is a member-owned cooperative in Norway, Iowa, that sources and sells bulk herbs, spices, teas and botanicals by the pound, with a separate wholesale site for business buyers.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include cut root, root powder, liquid extract, essential oil and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect identity (macroscopy, HPTLC), volatile oil and furanocoumarins, heavy metals, microbiology, pesticide residues and physical tests, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Keep dried herb and powder sealed in lined bags or drums in a cool, dry, dark place; cut herb loses aroma and color with light and air, and powder picks up moisture once opened. Dry extracts are hygroscopic, so reseal opened containers promptly. Shelf life or a retest date comes from the supplier's specification.
21 CFR 182.10 lists angelica (Angelica archangelica L. or other species of Angelica), including angelica root, among spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings generally recognized as safe for their intended use. 21 CFR 182.20 lists angelica root (Angelica archangelica L.) among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free) and natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use. Health Canada's Angelica natural health product monograph lists the dried leaf, root and rhizome, and seed of Angelica archangelica as source material. The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Angelica archangelica (POL-NF-00128) lists the whole plant as not novel in food supplements, and the leaves, petiole and stem as not novel in food.
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