Seasonal Capsules
Chicoric acid percent is the usual label marker for purpurea.
Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder
- Product Name
- Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder
- Botanical Name
- Echinacea rhizome
- Specification
- 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% Chicoric acid; 4% Polyphenol
- Appearance
- Brown Yellow Powder
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1 kg
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
Product Description
Echinacea purpurea extract is usually standardized to chicoric acid (about 1–4%) or to total polyphenols (about 4%), from herb or rhizome.
It is the purple coneflower used in immune-season capsules, teas and lozenges. E. purpurea and E. angustifolia are different species; alkylamides dominate the angustifolia story, chicoric acid the purpurea one.
When buying, name the species, the part, and chicoric acid versus polyphenols.
Specification
| Product Name | Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder | Botanical Name | Echinacea rhizome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% Chicoric acid; 4% Polyphenol | Appearance | Brown Yellow Powder |
| Test Method | HPLC | MOQ | 1 kg |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | Botanical Source | Echinacea rhizome |
| CAS No. | 70831-56-0 | Solubility | Fully water soluble |
| Applications | Food, cosmetic, dietary supplements, Animal Feed | Packaging | 1-5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag, carton, or cardboard drum) |
| COA | Available | Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 |
| Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free | Sample | 10-50 g sample for evaluation |
| OEM Service | Private labeling, customized packaging, capsules and tablets |
Applications
Teas and Lozenges
Flavour is sharp. A 4% polyphenol grade tastes different from a 4% chicoric acid grade.
Shot-Style Drinks
Check sediment and whether the market allows the claim you want.
Tablets
Chicoric acid and polyphenol grades taste and colour differently. Do not share one coating trial.
Seasonal Blends
Keep the species on the blend sheet. Angustifolia is not this extract.
Liquid Extracts
Tinctures are a different strength. Do not copy a chicoric-acid powder dose onto a liquid.
Species on the Label
Echinacea purpurea has to be the species printed, not a blend of species.
FAQ
Which Echinacea species is this?
Echinacea purpurea. Do not fill it with angustifolia.
Should we specify chicoric acid or total polyphenols?
Chicoric acid about 1–4%, or polyphenols about 4%. They are different tests.
Is the extract made from rhizome or from herb?
Rhizome or herb. The batch should say which.
What chicoric acid levels are available?
About 1%, 2%, 3% and 4%, plus a grade at about 4% polyphenols.
Why not substitute Echinacea angustifolia?
Angustifolia is specified on alkylamides. Purpurea is specified on chicoric acid.
Which plant part should the batch name?
Herb or rhizome. The COA should say which, because the marker levels differ.
