We supply food-grade whole dried echinacea herb (Echinacea purpurea) with multiple grading options. Different size grades can be selected to match requirements for botanical tea mixing, food formulation and plant ingredient compounding. Each batch is inspected and tested by third-party independent laboratories to meet international food safety and clean-label standards.

• Botanical Source: Dried aerial parts of Echinacea purpurea

• Latin name: Echinacea purpurea
  

• Processing Technology: Herb harvesting, washing, low-temperature drying, size grading, impurity sorting, manual inspection

• Appearance: Whole dried plant parts, clean surface, greenish grey to yellowish green colour, no mildew, no musty rancid smell

• Natural Components: Contains polysaccharides, alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives and natural mineral elements naturally present in echinacea

• Available Types: Whole dried echinacea herb; multiple size grades available

• Handling Feature: Firm and fibrous texture, suitable for infusion, cutting and blending into food formulations

• Key Features: Intact plant parts, low foreign matter content, stable batch sensory quality, natural herbal aroma, clean formulation

• Available Certifications: ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan compliant

• Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed, cool, dry and dark storage conditions

Raw Material Natural Characteristics

Echinacea purpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant whose aerial parts naturally accumulate a range of plant substances during growth. Our whole dried echinacea herb is harvested at the proper growth stage, then gently dried and sorted to retain the natural plant structure and original mild herbal flavour. With stable physical properties and flexible application options, this botanical raw material fits the global market trend for natural, plant-based and clean-label food ingredients.

• Natural Plant Source: Harvested from mature echinacea plants (Echinacea purpurea), sourced from stable planting areas, without mixing with other plant herbs.

• Mild Drying Process: Low-temperature drying treatment reduces moisture while limiting heat impact, helping maintain the natural aroma and texture of echinacea herb.

• Consistent Grading Standard: Unified sorting and size classification ensure similar plant dimensions and appearance between batches, convenient for end product formulation and packaging design.

• Wide Application Flexibility: Whole plant parts can be used directly or cut into smaller pieces, compatible with many beverage and food systems for different production needs.

Disclaimer: This product is food-grade natural dried botanical herb raw material only, for food formulation and processing. All descriptions refer only to natural material properties and application features. No medical judgement, treatment or health-related claims are made.

Application Fields

Thanks to its natural whole-herb form, distinctive mild herbal aroma and stable batch quality, echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is widely used in global botanical tea, beverage and food ingredient manufacturing industries:

• Botanical Tea and Infusion Blends: Dried herb raw materials for herbal tea mixes, hot infusion formulations

• Beverage Formulation: Natural plant flavour ingredients for plant-based drinks and specialty beverage bases

• Specialty Food Recipes: Additive for grain bars, granola and specialty plant-based snack development

• Food Ingredient Compounding: Mixed botanical formulations, plant-based food raw materials, clean label food production

• Retail Packing: Bulk raw material for private label retail packaging of dried botanical herbs

Our Supplier Advantages

We operate standardized echinacea sorting and drying lines. Stable raw material sourcing and complete batch inspection systems help maintain consistent plant appearance, low impurity levels and fresh natural plant aroma for bulk export orders.

• Careful Raw Material Selection: Harvest plant parts at suitable maturity, remove underdeveloped, broken and discoloured segments and foreign impurities to secure quality from the source.

• Controlled Low-Temp Drying: Adjust drying parameters carefully to reduce moisture content without heavy heat treatment, protecting natural plant flavour and texture of echinacea herb.

• Multi-stage Sorting and Inspection: Combine machine grading and manual picking to cut foreign matter and broken plant fragments, improving uniformity of finished herb material.

• Full Batch Quality Control: Each batch is tested for moisture, appearance, microbial and heavy metal indicators before shipment, meeting international food export standards.

• Custom Service Available: Support selection of size grading and packaging options. We can provide COA, MSDS and other export documents.

Packaging and Storage Guidelines

• Standard Export Packaging: 25kg food-grade polypropylene woven bag with inner plastic liner; small trial packs available upon request

• Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from high temperature, humid air and direct sunlight.

• Storage Reminder: Dried echinacea herb contains natural plant compounds and thin plant tissue, and is sensitive to moisture, heat and oxygen. Seal tightly after opening to avoid mould growth, moisture absorption and flavour change.

FAQ

Q1: What grades of echinacea herb can you supply?

A1: We supply whole dried echinacea herb (Echinacea purpurea) with multiple size grades to match different market and formulation requirements.

Q2: Are there any additives added to your echinacea?

A2: Our bulk dried echinacea herb goes through physical processing only. No added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, suitable for clean label and vegan food production.

Q3: What about sample service, MOQ and lead time?

A3: Samples are available for quality and formulation testing. Regular grades are in stock for prompt shipment. Custom requirements can be discussed separately.