Ingredients

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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Onion

Onions originated in the Middle East but are grown widely now. Onion Essential Oil is extracted by a steam distillation process of the bulbs of the plant. Onion Essential Oil is used in a variety of applications from nutraceutical to functional foods and is currently expanding into the industrial market. The applications for onion essential oil continue to increase as the industry continues to find new ways to utilize it.

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Oregano

Oregano essential oil is used as a surface disinfectant among numerous other applications. Oregano is rich in phenols, antioxidants that attach to free radicals within the body. Oregano essential oil is also known to help support lymphatic circulation and boost immunity.Mint Essential Oil can be used in a range of applications ranging from food applications to cosmeceutical and even in industrial applications. This ingredient serves a variety of purposes in the global market for its strength, stimulating effects, and minty flavor.

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Papaya

Papaya Powder contains the rich papaya enzymes (papain), chymotrypsin, carotene, and is rich in more than seventeen kinds of amino acids and various beneficial nutrients. Papaya Powder is a nutritious “fruit treasure” which has been promoted in functional food applications and for skin care. This powder is rich in fiber, vitamins, potassium, and folate. Papaya Powder contains more vitamin C than oranges. The papain in Papaya Powder helps to break down fats, proteins and starches while also helping clean out the digestive system. The use of Papaya Powder is widespread, and its powder form can be easily integrated into a variety of food products to help the body with healthy digestive functioning.

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Parsley

Parsley Powder is loaded with a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron and potassium. These nutrients help the body fight free radicals and help to boost the immune system. Parsley Powder can also a natural anti-inflammatory for muscles due to overuse and exercise among many other applications.The beta-carotene present in Parsley Powder helps support healthy liver, lung and colon function. Parsley Powder works as a natural diuretic and detoxifier for the body. Parsley Powder also holds more vitamin C than most citrus fruits, making it good for the skin and active with antioxidants.

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Peach

Peach Powder is extremely rich in vitamin A and potassium – apart from abounding in a number of other nutrients – making peaches rank very high in nutritional value. Peach Powder is also high in fiber which helps cleanse the body and benefit the entire digestive system. Peach Powder is rich in antioxidants which help fight free radicals that cause harm within the body. Additionally, Peach Powder promotes for healthy skin and complexion.

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Pear

Pears make a delicious and healthy addition to many food products. They are high in fiber and contain large amount of nutrients, including vitamins A, C, K, B2, B3, and B6, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and manganese. The high value of antioxidants in Pear Powder makes it a great addition for boosting the immune system and attacking free radicals within the body. The pectin in pears helps to support healthy cholesterol levels and aids with digestion. The sweetness of pear make it a great addition to desserts, drinks, pickles, jams, confectionaries, and many other foods on the market.

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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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Sweet Potato

Potatoes come in a variety of different forms with many different nutritional qualities depending the species. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, protein, calcium, niacin, potassium and vitamin C. They can help reduce inflammation due to overuse and exercise, help to support heart health and benefit the skin. Potato Powder is also a great nutritional feed for domestic animals.

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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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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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Spinach

Spinach is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants including vitamins C, E, A, and K, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and many many more. It can help support healthy blood pressure and improve the body’s immune system as well as working as a natural anti-inflammatory for inflammation due to overuse and exercise. The vitamin A content in Spinach promotes healthy skin allowing proper moisture retention in the epidermis.

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