Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark (500g)

Responsibly harvested Mimosa hostilis – 500g pack

(Synonym: Mimosa tenuiflora)

• Choose from convenient chips, shredded and powder formats
• 500g pack size
• Organic and sustainably sourced
• Premium quality and consistency
• Versatile applications
• Free shipping within the US

Experience the excellence of high-quality Mimosa hostilis. Harvested in Mexico, this root bark is ready for immediate use—no extra preparation needed. Sourced from organically grown, sustainably managed plants, each batch is carefully chosen for purity and consistency.

Ideal for natural dyeing, artisanal soap production, and holistic wellness applications. This ethically harvested bark is packed with beneficial plant compounds and selected for its exceptional cultivar quality.

Why 500gm?

The 500gm size sits at the sweet spot between a trial pack and a bulk order. It’s the go-to choice for hobbyist dyers, small-batch soapmakers, and textile artists who want enough material to complete several projects without committing to kilogram-scale storage. Compared to our 100gm size, you save roughly 20% per gram — meaningful once you’re dyeing yarn, leather, or fabric regularly. It’s also the ideal “test before you commit” quantity if you’re considering our 2kg or 5kg bulk options for a studio or small production run, letting you dial in your recipe and color yield before scaling up.

Product Specifications

• Origin: Ethically wildcrafted, Mexico
• Form: Fine powder, sieved for consistency
• Colour: Reddish-brown to deep rust
• Mesh size: 80–100 mesh (fine grind)
• Shelf life: 24+ months when stored properly (cool, dry, airtight)
• Net weight: 500gm, vacuum-sealed on packing

Lab Testing & Quality Assurance

Every batch is sourced from vetted harvesters and tested for identity, purity, and contaminant-free processing before packaging. We check for microbial load, moisture content, and consistency of grind size, and retain batch samples for traceability. Certificates of analysis are available on request — just reference your order number when you reach out.

Getting the Most Out of Your 500gm

For natural dyeing, a little planning stretches this bag further. Start with a 1:1 ratio of powder to fiber weight for a rich base shade, then experiment downward — even a 1:2 ratio (powder to fiber) can yield a lovely soft rust tone on protein fibers like wool and silk, letting your 500gm cover more yardage across multiple small batches. Simmering the powder in water for 30–45 minutes before straining extracts more pigment than a quick steep, so you’re not wasting material on an underdeveloped dye bath. Save your exhaust bath too — a second or third fiber batch run through the same liquor will pick up a lighter, complementary shade, effectively doubling your output from one dye session.

For soap and cold-process skincare, less is more: most soapmakers use just 1–2 teaspoons per pound of oils to achieve a warm terracotta-to-brown tint, which means a single 500gm bag can color a surprising number of batches over time. Sift the powder finely before adding it to your lye solution or oils to avoid speckling (unless you’re going for that rustic, flecked look intentionally), and always patch-test a small soap sample first, since color intensity can shift slightly with your recipe’s saponification and cure time. Storing leftover powder in an airtight jar away from light and humidity between projects keeps both its color strength and shelf life intact, so nothing you don’t use today goes to waste tomorrow.

FAQ’s

1. How much powder do I need per kilogram of fiber for dyeing? A general starting ratio is 1:1 by weight, adjusted for desired shade depth — see our Buying Guide for detailed ratios.
2. Is the 500gm bag resealable? It ships vacuum-sealed; we recommend transferring to an airtight container after opening.
3. Does this size work for leather tanning? Yes — 500gm covers small-batch tanning projects; larger hides may need our 2kg option.
4. Will the powder’s colour vary batch to batch? Slight natural variation is normal given it’s a botanical product, not a synthetic dye.
5. Is this suitable for cosmetic/soap use? Many customers use it as a natural colorant in cold-process soap — always patch-test first.

Related Products

• 2kg — Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark Powder
• 5kg — Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark Powder

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Read More:

→ Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Form

→ How to Store Root Bark Powder