Ingredients

Black Currant

Black currants have many of the same benefits as blueberries and bilberries, including helping to support brain, digestive and eye health. They contain numerous vitamins and minerals including vitamins C, A, B6, B12, E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Black currants have been used to help with fatigue and calmness. Their properties can be used in a wide array of nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.

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Blackberry

Black currants have many of the same benefits as blueberries and bilberries, including helping to support brain, digestive and eye health. They contain numerous vitamins and minerals including vitamins C, A, B6, B12, E, potassium, cBlackberry Powder is often used in dietary supplements providing potent antioxidants and support for immunity and heart health. Blackberry Oil contains ample amounts of antioxidants including multiple forms of vitamin E, vitamin C, tocopherols, tocotrienols and a variety of carotinoids. The anthocyanins that give blackberries their dark color combat free radicals in the body that destroy cells. Blackberries have an ORAC value of about 5350 per 100 grams, putting them among the highest ranking fruits for antioxidant levels.

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Blueberry

Blueberries are well known as one of the superfruits of the world for their high antioxidant properties as they are rich in anthocyanosides, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins. Blueberries are full of amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, making these berries useful in skin care and food products. Blueberry Seeds are a potent source of tocopherols, carotenoids and natural antioxidants. It is high in essential omega 3 fatty acids, containing a high percentage of alpha linolenic acid.

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Broccoli

Broccoli Extract is believed to be the most potent source of glucoraphanin, a natural cancer-fighting antioxidant. Unlike normal antioxidants, glucoraphanin kick-starts the body’s own defense mechanism against harmful free radicals that may cause damage to cells and tissues.

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Cabbage

Cabbage is rich in vitamins K, C, E, A, Ba, B2, B6, folate, fiber, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin B6, potassium, tryptophan, iron, magnesium, and calcium. Cabbage has a high fiber content which is essential for a healthy digestive system. Cabbage is also loaded with antioxidants which combat free radicals within the body. Cabbage Powder can be incorporated into a variety of functional food products.

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Celery

Celery is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fiber which encourages healthy digestion. Celery also contains phthalates and secondary phytochemical compounds that provide benefits by either stimulating or inhibiting various enzymes in the body. Celery is used in powder, pieces, and a variety of forms for food and animal products.

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Cherry

Cherries are a super fruit packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins which aid in maintaining a healthy heart. They are one of the few food sources that contain melatonin, which helps to regulate heart rhythms and the body’s sleep cycle. Cherries contain 19x more beta carotene (Vitamin A) than blueberries and strawberries. They are also rich in vitamins C, E, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate, and fiber. Cherry Fiber helps the body with digestive health. Cherries are used in a variety of forms from fruit powder to kernel oil, in the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and animal nutrition industry.

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Chia

Chia Seeds contain a high amount of antioxidants which renders them highly stable, prolongs shelf life and enables their use in a variety of foods. In addition, chia seeds are high in fiber, and calcium and manganese, important minerals for bone density. Chia Seed Oil contains an ideal blend of both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which are helpful in supporting brain health. Regular use of Chia Seed Oil helps support cardiovascular health, joint flexibility, nourishes skin and hair, and helps support fat metabolism. Chia Seeds and Chia Oil are used in a variety of nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and animal feed applications for their numerous health benefits.

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Chlorella

Chlorella Powder is made from Chlorella, a single-celled green algae that is extremely nutrient dense. Often referred to as nature’s multivitamin, Chlorella is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. Chlorella is packed with magnesium (which helps improve blood sugar levels, heart and mental health), potassium, iron and calcium. Chlorella is also a great source of protein with a healthy balance of amino acids, including essential amino acids which the body cannot produce on its own. Chlorella aids in digestion and detoxifying the body. It contains chlorophyll which helps to support the body’s immunity, alkalinity and inflammation due to muscle overuse. Chlorella is also a great source of energy.

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Chondroitin

Chondroitin Sulfate Powder is a glycosaminoglycan that is important for maintaining the elasticity and integrity of many tissues in the body as well as for cartilage growth and repair. As the body ages, it can lose its ability to produce this mucopolysaccharide on its own. Chondroitin Sulfate Powder, as a supplement, can help support body repair and maintain joint cartilage.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon Oil has a wide array of uses in the market ranging from aromatic applications, food incorporations to agricultural applications. Cinnamon is rich in essential minerals including manganese, iron and calcium, as well as having high fiber content. Cinnamon is also a great room freshener, providing a pleasant aroma in any location. Cinnamon Oil is also a great mosquito repellant; research has also shown that Cinnamon Oil is effective in killing mosquito larvae.

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Clove

Cloves are the flower buds from an evergreen rainforest tree native to Indonesia. Cloves hold many essential oils, tannins, flavanoids, and triterpenoids, which are all beneficial constituents for healthy body function. Cloves also contain many minerals including potassium, manganese, iron, selenium, and magnesium. Potassium is a beneficial electrolyte for the body and helps to maintain healthy blood levels. Clove Oil can be used as a pallatant or masking agent to add a dimension of flavor to otherwise bland or bitter products in a variety of food and feed applications. Clove Oil also works as an effective insect repellent as well as an aroma.

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Cocoa

Cocoa is loaded with antioxidant-rich phytonutrients, antioxidants that help combat free radicals in the body. Just one tablespoon of cocoa powder provides an ORAC value of 14,000, half of the daily recommended value. Cocoa also contains zinc, calcium, iron, copper, sulphur, and potassium, all nutrients essential for the body. Copper is useful for oxygenating red blood cells and aiding in cellular energy production.

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Coconut

Coconuts are a complete food, rich in calories, vitamins and minerals. Coconuts are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They are loaded with calcium, potassium, and magnesium as well as many electrolytes. One of the prominent fatty acids in Coconuts is lauric acid, which helps the body to maintain healthy blood levels. Coconut Oil is used in a variety of food applications for cooking and baking as well as in numerous cosmeceutical applications to aid with hair shine, skin moisture, and natural softening abilities.

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Coriander/Cilantro

Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an excellent source of minerals including potassium, calcium, manganese, iron and magnesium. It is packed with beneficial vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin A, beta-caternin, beta-carotene and vitamin C. Coriander has been used to provide relief from indigestion and feelings of nausea. Coriander provides a unique flavor to any food product and is available as a Powder, Oil and Essential Oil for a wide use of applications.

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Date

Date Powder offers a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, and is loaded with vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, A1, and C. Date Powder helps to improve the digestive system due to its soluble and insoluble fibers as well as the amino acid content. Date Powder contains natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose and fructose, which can provide the body with natural, long lasting energy.

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Elderberry

Elderberries are commonly used as a functional food ingredient because of their flavor and numerous health benefits. These berries are loaded with natural substances called flavanoids, a powerful antioxidant. Elderberries are also rich in anthocyanin, tannins, amino acids, carotenoids, flavanoids, natural sugars, rutin, viburic acid, and vitamins A, B, and C. Elderberry Extract can help bolster the immune system and help support healthy blood levels. Elderberries have been incorporated into a variety of nutraceutical and even animal nutrition products for their numerous nutritional benefits.

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