As H1N1 intensified gradually,shikimic acid became popular fast. Recently, as the plant extracts to prevent the common cold, Echinacea purpurea P.E. has also been in hot pursuit.The main specifictions are 4% polyphenols and 4% cichoric acid.

   Due to technical problems,there are very few end-buyers of shikimic acid.Suppliers in domestic don’t benefit great.In contrast, Echinacea purpurea P.E.is used to produce anti-cold preparations, the technology has matured. Many companies have already put into production anti-cold preparations.Therefore, the demand for echinacea purpurea P.E. increases.

   Suppliers are also mainly located in Shaanxi province.The usual specifiction is 4% polyphenols.There are difficulties in high-temperature sterilization technology.So most enterprises adopt irradiation sterilization.Which to some extent limits echinacea purpurea P.E. into international market.

   Of course,there are some manufacturers with relevant technologies.For example,Zhejiang Huisong Pharmaceuticals has the ability to supply Echinacea purpurea P.E. with non-irradiated sterilization. Shaanxi Kingci Biotechnology Co.,Ltd is also able to offer 4% cichoric. Acetar Bio-Tech Inc. can provid 2% cichoric.

   According to herbridge.com,the price for 4% polyphenols and 4% cichoric acid is estimated at around 80RMB/kg and 200RMB/kg,respectively.The price for 4% polyphenols with non-irradiated sterilization is forty to fifty yuan higher per kilogram. There is an upward tendency in price in plant industry recently,but industry participants said the price for echinacea extract would flucated slightly,and the increase would be no less than ten yuan per kilogram.

（Source ：Herbridge.com）

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