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Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.: Echinacea extract

Additive Sensory additives Authorised in animal feed (EU)

Description

What it is. Extract obtained from Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, a plant used in extract form for its natural aromatic compounds. It is a sensory additive, with no claimed nutritional function.

What it is for. This extract is classified as a flavouring substance (functional group 2b) and is generally used for its organoleptic properties in feed intended for cats and dogs. It would be employed to modulate palatability or odour of the finished product, in line with common formulation practices for these species.

Points to watch. As a flavouring substance, its use must remain consistent with the provisions applicable to group 2b additives; no numerical maximum content is available in the sources provided. The compositional variability of the extract depending on origin and extraction process warrants attention to product consistency.

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