Echinacea Purpurea Extract Powder

Aerial parts of the purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, meaning the flowering herb above ground and not the root, supply the material for this echinacea purpurea extract. Water extraction concentrates the soluble herb fraction of Echinacea purpurea, and the liquor is dried to a light brown powder.

Defined by its 10:1 ratio alone, this herb extract carries no polyphenol or chicoric acid figure; it is water dispersible and milled to 80 mesh. A standardized polyphenol extract, the plain herb powder and isolated chicoric acid are separate products with their own specifications.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0040 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Echinacea, Gummies & Chews, Leaf & Herb, Plant Extracts, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Echinacea purpurea Herb Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, a perennial of the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to eastern and central North America. It has broad leaves and large pink-purple flower heads whose rays curve back from a spiny orange cone. The part used is the aerial portion, meaning leaves, stems and flower heads, harvested at flowering and dried. The root is not included in this echinacea purpurea extract.

Buyers meet two mix-ups with this plant: a document that names another species, E. angustifolia or E. pallida, and a root ingredient supplied where the herb is expected. Both change the chemistry, which is why the Latin name and the part are fixed together here.

Echinacea Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Aerial Parts Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried E. purpurea herb	A dispersible herb extract without a marker is wanted
Echinacea Extract 4% Polyphenols	Standardized extract with a defined polyphenol level	The specification names a polyphenol figure
Echinacea Powder	Dried, milled herb with no extraction	Whole-herb fiber and bulk are acceptable
Chicoric Acid 98%	Isolated single caffeic acid derivative	A pure single compound is required

The 10:1 on this echinacea purpurea extract tells a buyer how far the purple coneflower herb was concentrated. It says nothing about chicoric acid or total polyphenols, so a polyphenol figure on a label needs the standardized extract in the table.

Isolated chicoric acid serves single-compound work, and the herb powder suits tea-style or fiber-tolerant products. The ratio extract is the option for purple coneflower herb identity in a dispersible form, and an echinacea purpurea extract of this kind also avoids the fiber that milled herb brings into a drink.

Harvest stage shapes the herb itself: a cut at full bloom has a different leaf-to-flower ratio than an earlier or later cut, and that shows in the color and taste of the echinacea purpurea extract.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Echinacea purpurea
Plant Part	Leaf & Herb
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Echinacea, Purple Coneflower
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Compact Herb-Extract Capsules

A 10:1 echinacea purpurea extract takes the soluble part of the herb into a smaller fill weight than milled herb, so capsule size stays manageable. Opaque shells hide the light brown tint, and a flow test on each lot shows whether the powder needs a glidant.

Chewable Tablet Bases

Chewable tablets of echinacea purpurea extract use mannitol, sorbitol or citric-acid flavor systems to cover an earthy bitterness. The polar extract absorbs moisture, so pressing in a low-humidity room and packing with desiccant keeps tablets from softening in storage.

Citrus-Flavored Drink Sticks

Drink sticks pair the extract with orange, lemon or elderberry flavors that offset its earthy-green note. The pale tan color suits amber or fruit-tinted drinks, and the powder disperses in water with a faint haze.

Instant Tea-Style Herb Mixes

Instant tea-style mixes combine the extract with lemon balm, peppermint or hibiscus. It dissolves in hot water without the stems and flower fragments of dried coneflower herb, leaving a light amber cup with a faint haze that the infusion flavors cover.

Formulation Notes

The powder is light brown with a faint grassy aroma and a mildly bitter, earthy taste. In water it gives a pale tan, lightly hazy liquid. Chicoric acid and other caffeic acid derivatives react to heat, light, oxygen and alkaline pH, so keep beverages mildly acidic and out of long bright-light exposure.

Iron and copper tools discolor caffeic acid derivatives, and strongly alkaline ingredients darken the powder, so choose stainless equipment and keep alkaline ingredients out of the blend. If the extract arches over a hopper outlet, a small amount of glidant usually restores flow; screen out soft agglomerates before filling.

After opening a container of echinacea purpurea extract, reseal the liner and use the remainder promptly. The polar herb solids absorb moisture from room air, and a damp powder turns sticky and darkens.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.