Description
COA-BACKED BOTANICAL INGREDIENT
Echinacea purpurea Cichoric Acid Extract
Echinacea Cichoric Acid Extract Powder is standardised by HPLC to a declared cichoric-acid range, giving a marker-specific alternative to polyphenol-standardised grades.
COA-Backed Specification
| Botanical identity | Echinacea purpurea |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Whole herb (aerial) |
| Form and colour | Fine green-brown powder |
| Assay | Cichoric acid 1%-4% |
| Method | HPLC |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | <=5.0% |
| Ash | <=5.0% |
| Heavy metals | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Microbiological limits | Within the limits of the approved specification |
| Representative batch | LXZJ260803 |
| Manufacture date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Shelf life | Two years when stored properly |
Representative values do not replace the current shipment COA.
Buyer Decision Guide
Cichoric acid is an HPLC-declared marker and behaves differently from UV polyphenol values. Confirm the target concentration, the chromatographic method and the reference standard used before approval.
- Confirm the cichoric-acid target level
- Verify the HPLC method and reference standard
- Compare chromatograms between lots
- Check that sources are not blended plant parts
How This Grade Differs
This grade is measured by HPLC against cichoric acid, whereas the 4% polyphenol grade is a UV total-polyphenol specification. The two report on different bases and cannot be compared on percentage alone.
Compare these related grades before approval:
- Echinacea Whole Herb Extract Powder 4% Polyphenols
- Echinacea specification and quality-marker buyer guide
For a substitution review, compare botanical identity, plant part, assay target, analytical method, physical form and the current offered-batch COA.
Application Areas
- Marker-specific supplement blends
- Herbal beverage powders
- Capsules and tablets
- Private-label functional projects
Packaging and Delivery
- Evaluation sample typically 10-20 g, subject to stock
- Regular MOQ typically 1 kg
- 1 kg foil bag or 25 kg fibre drum with inner food-grade liner
- Custom packing and private-label options subject to confirmation
- Typical lead time 7-15 working days after deposit
Quality and Documentation
Representative batch LXZJ260803 supports the specification table above. Use the cited record for preliminary comparison and request the offered-lot COA for final technical approval. Batch COA, specification sheet, agreed third-party testing and export documents are available for buyer verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is identity confirmed on the COA?
Identity is confirmed against Echinacea purpurea, with the plant part recorded as Whole herb (aerial).
Does the percentage refer to one compound or to a group?
It refers to Cichoric acid 1%-4%, calculated by HPLC on the basis stated on the COA.
What do you declare for moisture and ash?
Both are released against the limits on the approved specification; the measured result for your lot appears on its COA.
How should the material be stored after arrival?
Two years when stored properly. Keep the pack sealed; moisture uptake is the main risk for this grade.
Can the mesh be adjusted for our process?
Standard supply is 98% through 80 mesh; a different cut is agreed in writing before production.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The regular MOQ is typically 1 kg. An evaluation sample of 10-20 g can usually be arranged before a formal order, subject to stock.
Can you produce to our own specification or packing?
Alternative assay targets, particle size, packing and private-label requirements are reviewed case by case, subject to production feasibility and a revised written specification.
Which documents come with the shipment?
Batch COA, specification sheet, agreed third-party testing where required, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and transport documents. The exact set is confirmed against the product and destination market.
Request COA, Sample or Quotation
Send your target specification, application, order quantity, destination country and required test limits.
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