Our Echinacea extract (Echinacea purpurea) is meticulously standardized to deliver clinically relevant high concentrations of polyphenols, ensuring immunomodulatory and antioxidant benefits. Unlike standard Echinacea extracts, our formula is UV/HPLC verified to ensure consistent polyphenol content, making it ideal for dietary supplements, functional foods, and nutraceuticals. Our cold extraction process maximizes polyphenol retention, ensuring a 15-20% increase in bioactive compounds compared to traditional hot extraction methods.
The global Echinacea extract market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% (2023-2030), driven primarily by growing demand for immune-supporting supplements. Consumers prefer extracts with quantified polyphenol content over raw powders. Our polyphenol-rich Echinacea extract, with HPLC-verified polyphenol content, ensures batch-to-batch consistency and customizable polyphenol ratios. Our low-temperature extraction technology effectively preserves heat-sensitive polyphenols.
Tested using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), not solely based on UV light estimation. This ensures accuracy and avoids the 15-30% overestimation common in industry UV-only audits.
We use low-temperature (≤40°C) continuous extraction, achieving up to 92% retention of chicoric acid. No excipients like maltodextrin are added for blending.
From R&D pilot samples to 20-ton batch production, identical validation specifications are maintained. Real-time HPLC monitoring keeps rejection rates under 0.5%.
| Items | Specifications | Results | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown yellow fine powder | Complies | Visual |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Identification | Positive | Positive | TLC |
| Polyphenols | ≥10.00% | 10.62% | UV |
| Extract Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | --- |
| Particle Size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Complies | Sieve analysis |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.17% | USP <731> |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.94% | USP <281> |
| Bulk Density | 0.40–0.60 g/mL | 0.48 g/mL | SOP |
| Solubility | Water soluble | Soluble | Visual |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complies | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤10,000 cfu/g | 300 cfu/g | USP <2021> |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | USP <2022> |