Naturex Echinacea Purpurea Root PE 4:1 (ED841334)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Echinacea Root Extract

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Phytochemical,

Supplement

Technologies

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Halal,

Irradiation-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Plant-Based,

TSE-free

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Long Shelf Life,

Spray Dried

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Native Extract Ratio	5-8/1	—	—

Parameters for Positive Release

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 8	%	I.R. balance (CQ-MO-018)
Particles <40 Mesh (400 micron)	min. 95	%	Sieve (CQ-MO-023)
Total Plate Count	max. 10,000	/g	ISO 4833-1: 2013
Yeasts and Molds Count	max. 100	/g	ISO 21527: 2008
Ethanol	max. 5,000	mg/kg	GC (CQ-MO-168)
Arsenic Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Cadmium Content	max. 1.00	mg/kg	—
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	mg/kg	—
Lead Content	max. 3.00	mg/kg	—
Heavy Metal (Not including chromium)	max. 10.00	mg/kg	—

Parameters not Routinely Tested

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.40 - 0.75	g/ml	Graduated cylinder (CQ-MO-257)
Coliforms	max. 10	/g	ISO 4832: 2006
Escherichia coli	Negative	/g	ISO 7251: 2005
Salmonella	Negative	/25g	ISO 6579-1 2017
Bile-tolerant Gram-negative Bacteria	max. 100	/g	ISO 21528-2: 2017
Benzo[a]pyrene	max. 10	μg/kg	—
PAH 4	max. 50	μg/kg	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acacia gum	55 - 77	%	—
Natural Extract	20 - 38	%	—
Corn Maltodextrin	10.0	%	—
Silicon Dioxide	2.0	%	—

Note

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• Micro Testing Principles Limits guaranteed, selected microbiological parameters are monitored.
• Heavy metals Conform to regulatory requirements.

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Equivalence Statement

1 kg of product is made from an average of 1.5 kg of dry echinacea purpurea roots.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA 21 CFR Regulations,

FFDCA,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

728 Days

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, preferably full, hermetically sealed, Ambient / 10-30°C (50-85°F)) and protect against light.