Echinacea

Kefiviva

Form: Liquid

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea
Common Name: Echinacea, Eastern purple-conflower
Family: Asteraceae
Used Part: Roots

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Kefiviva™

Fermented Echinacea

Form: Liquid

Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea

Common Name: Echinacea, Eastern purple-conflower

Family: Asteraceae

Used Part: Roots

Echinacea is a perennial herb native to North America. Traditionally used by Native Americans for its medicinal properties, it was later adopted by Europeans, primarily for treating upper respiratory infections. Echinacea is well-known for its ability to support the immune system, helping to prevent and fight bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, making it helpful for relieving symptoms of arthritis.

Health Benefits

Immune support
Prevention of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
Anti-inflammatory effects
Respiratory health
Arthritis symptom relief
Antioxidant properties
Overall wellness support

Technical Data & Applications Overview

Our fermented echinacea offers a potent combination of traditional health benefits, enhanced through fermentation for better bioavailability and absorption. This versatile ingredient can be used in various health-supportive applications.

Adaptogenic drinks
Wellness shots and elixirs
Teas and herbals
Energy drinks and sports drinks
Sodas and lemonades
Mocktails and cocktails

Fermented echinacea provides immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent addition to wellness beverages and foods. Its slightly bitter, earthy taste is mellowed by fermentation, making it suitable for a wide range of both classic and innovative formulations designed to support immunity and overall health.

Fermentation enhances the active compounds in echinacea, contributing to its health benefits. Key phytocompounds include:

Alkamides: Dodeca tetraenoic acid, isobutylamide
Caffeic Acid Derivatives: Chicoric acid, Echinacoside
Polysaccharides: Arabinogalactans

These compounds are known for their immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, supporting overall wellness and immune health. Soluble in water, they can be effectively extracted during infusion.

Fermentation enhances echinacea’s nutrient profile, making its beneficial compounds more bioavailable and maximizing its immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Molecules: Alkamides, Phenolic Compounds, Flavonoids…
Organic Acids: Acetic, Gluconic, Succinic acids
Vitamines
Minerals: Gluconate and acetate forms (Mg, Ca, Mn, P)
Amino acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Proline, Aspartic acid
Others: Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Soluble sugars & alcohol (low concentration), Glycerol
Enzymes: Hydrolase, Lipase, Amylase

Through fermentation, echinacea is predigested, allowing its nutrients to be more easily absorbed by the body. This process enhances its immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and overall wellness-supporting properties, making fermented echinacea ideal for formulations focused on immune health and vitality.

List of ingredients: Water, organic echinacea roots, organic raw cane sugar, ancient symbiosis of yeasts (Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Zygosaccharomyces bailii, Dekkera bruxellensis) and bacteria (Komagataeibacter sp., Gluconoacetobacter sp.)
* Consumed by microorganisms

Lifetime: 2 years

Storage: Keep container tightly close in a cool (between 39 and 68°F), dry and dark place.

Our fermented ingredient is available in two convenient formats to suit various needs: