Ingredients

Grape

Grapes have a low glycemic index, ranging between 43 and 53. Grapes hold many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B1, potassium, and manganese. They are also rich in flavanols, flavonols, phenolic acids, and carotenoids; nutrients shown to have antioxidant characteristics. Grapes are beneficial in supporting healthy cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, and inflammatory systems.

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Hemp

Hemp Protein is derived from the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant and contains non-traceable levels of THC. The proteins are concentrated by removing the oil and further concentrating the protein from the fiber. Hemp proteins provide an excellent source of highly digestible amino acids, protein, and fiber. With its essentials fatty acids, it is also a great addition to vegan products and diets.

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Lime

Limes can be used to help digestive issues and treat nausea. Lime Oil can be applied to the skin as a disinfectant and used as a stimulant. Lime Oil is also used in cosmetics as a fragrance application and as a fixative. It is used as a flavoring for desserts, drinks, pickles, jams, confectionaries, soaps, deodorants, mouth washes, and many other products. The vitamin C and flavanoids in Lime Oil provides antioxidant properties that help support vision, digestion, and many other body concerns. Its applications are numerous.

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Mango

Mango Powder provides many vitamins for the body such as vitamins A, D, E, K, and B6. High levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C found in Mango Powder help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The tartaric acid, malic acid and trace citric acid within Mango Powder makes it a great alkalizer, helping to maintain balanced pH levels in the body. The vitamins along with 25 different kind of carotenoids in Mango Powder help to support the health of the body’s immune system. Its sweet and fruity flavor makes it a great and healthy addition to a number of different food products

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Olive

Olive Oil works as a great nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and functional food ingredient. Olive Oil is rich in monounsaturated fats which help support heart health. Olive Leaf Extracts are combined with Olive Oil in soaps and skin creams for application to the skin. Olive Oil is an excellent skin softener as it is a gentle oil rich in oleic acid which can be used in formulations for all skin types.

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Pineapple

While native to South America, The United States is ranked as one of the world’s leading suppliers of pineapples. Pineapple Powder is spray dried using pineapple juice / concentrate produced from fresh, ripe, clean, sound varieties of pineapples. Pineapples are rich in nutrients including manganese, vitamin C, and fiber. Pineapple Powder can also be used as an exfoliant scrub in cosmetic applications.

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to improve joint mobility and skin elasticity. Pomegranate Seed Oil is one of the only plant sources of conjugated fatty acids and it contains an abundant amount of punicic acid, a compound closely related to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Pomegranate Seed Oil is commonly used in cosmetic products to revitalize dull or mature skin, assist with wrinkles, and to soothe minor skin irritations. Pomegranate Extract is effective in stimulating the skin’s collagen production, rebuilding its outer layers, and inhibiting free radicals. Scientific studies have indicated that Pomegranate Extract may support the immune system and heart health.

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Prune

Prunes are strong antioxidant superfoods that are rich in hydroxycinnamic acids and anthocyanins. Antioxidants help protect the body from cell damage caused by free radicals. Hydroxyconnamic acids have shown to be particularly effective at attacking free radicals. Prunes also provide a high amounts of fiber which can be helpful at promoting proper digestive health. Prune kernel out is light and absorbs to the skins quickly, making it useful for body oils and butters.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and carotenoids, which may be helpful for supporting healthy vision. Carotenoids are also beneficial for the skin, keeping it smooth. Due to their content of vitamin C, Pumpkin Powder can also be useful to help bolster the immune system. The presence of zea-xanthin in Pumpkins works as a natural sun ray filter for the body. Pumpkin Seeds are rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and tryptophan, an amino acid noted in the production of serotonin which helps to regulate moods.

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Rose

Rose Hip Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, beta carotene, and lycopene. All of these nutrients hold valuable components in skin renewal and its anti-aging properties. Rose Hip Oil absorbs quickly and has been used for many skin softening applications

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Rosemary

Rosemary essential oil has been used as an astringent, tonic and stimulant. It also benefits digestive issues and holds diuretic properties. Rosemary Oil is used as an ingredient for many products in all corners of the market ranging from cosmeceutical to functional foods.

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Seaweed

Hypnea musciformis is a type of Red Algae found off the shores of Hawaii. It has a calming effect on the scalp and moisturizes dry, irritated skin and hair follicles.

Seaweed is rich in many vitamins and minerals, including B-vitamin folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, and pantothenic acid. Seaweed is used in a variety of functional foods, animal nutrition, and cosmeceutical uses and has applications as a fertilizer in many countries.

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Sesame

Sesame Seeds are a valuable source for copper and manganese as well as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber.

Uniquely, Sesame Seeds contain sesamin and sesamolin, two substances thought to aid in supporting healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Sesame Protein Powder serves as a useful ingredient for providing the body with amino acids and supporting muscle development.

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Strawberry

The strawberry, a fruit that features a fragrantly sweet flavor, is the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. While there are more than 600 varieties of strawberries that differ in flavor. Freeze dried Strawberry Powder is a natural and clever way to introduce extra fruit (and fiber) into the diet. Strawberry Oil is an excellent source of phenolic compounds, particularly ellagitannins and hydroxycinnamic acid.

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