Ingredients

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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Fig

Figs is a great source of dietary fiber that helps with digestive health and provide a sense of satiation. The high alkaline content in figs works to curb acid levels in the body and the potassium content helps to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. These fruits also provide iron, potassium, magnesium, and natural sugars for energy. Pectin, a soluble fiber in figs, helps to support healthy cholesterol levels in the body. Figs also contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which can contribute to a balanced level of omegas within the body. Fig Powder is a delicious, healthy sweetening ingredient alternative used in many nutraceutical and functional food products.

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Flax

Flax Seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids. The omega oils found in Flax Seeds help the body to maintain balanced levels of omegas 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Additionally, Flax Seeds are low in carbohydrates which makes them beneficial for foods that require low levels of starches and sugars. Flax Seed Extract has been used in creams and gels as a moisturizer and for smoothing the skin.

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Ginger

For thousands of years, ginger has been used as a spice and much more. The high amount of gingerol in ginger works as an anti-inflammatory for muscle overuse and exercise, helps to relieve nausea and works as a digestive aid. Ginger Powder contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, and sodium. Its content of proteins fibers and essential oils are used in a wide variety of applications.

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Goji

Goji berries, also known as Wolfberries, are members of the Solanaceae (Nightshade) Family. Goji Berries have been used as a nutrient tonic for many years. Itis a bright red, almost chewy berry with a taste similar to raisins. Containing large amounts of polysaccharides, amino acids and vitamins, Goji Berries deserve consideration as an ingredient in many nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmeceutical applications.

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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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Grapefruit

Grapefruit Essential Oil has a wide variety of applications in the world market. It is a concentrated extract from cold pressing the rind and bitter components of grapefruits. This oil has been used for maintaining healthy digestive function and also as a stimulant. Grapefruit Essential Oil can also be used in cleaning products and even works as an effective natural insecticide among many other nutraceutical and industrial applications.

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Green Beans

Green beans are a great natural source of vitamins C, A, K, and beta-carotenes. They help to maintain eyesight and support healthy heart function. Vitamin K plays an important role in building and maintaining strong bones. The potassium in Green Beans helps to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and water retention while magnesium can help to relieve fatigue, and muscle tension. Green Beans are also a great source of fiber.

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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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Kale

Kale can provide one of your best sources of beta-carotene, an antioxidant notorious for helping support healthy heart function. Kale Powder provide calcium for the body along with high amounts of vitamins C, A, and B6, folic acid, iron, manganese and potassium. The high fiber content of Kale Powder also helps detoxify the body, supports healthy liver function and improves digestion.

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Lemon

Lemons hold many nutritional benefits for the body. They work as natural alkalizers, helping to balance the pH of the body and contain high levels of vitamin C and flavanoids which support the body’s immune system. Lemons also help support healthy digestive function. Lemon juice is a useful disinfectant to help with the healing of surface scrapes and cuts.

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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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Maqui

Maqui berry is a richly purple berry sourced from the Patagonia region. Maqui Berry Powder contain high amounts of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and iron. Maqui Berry Powder holds the highest ORAC value of any known berry and contains the highest amount of polyphenols and anthocyanins. Polyphenols and anthocyanins have very valuable antioxidant capabilities, such as neutralizing free radicals, reducing inflammation due to overuse and exercise, boosting immune system response, and much more. Maqui Berry Powder is possibly the most nutritionally valuable super food on the market.

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Marjoram

The marjoram plant comes from the Mediterranean region and has been used for centuries. The ancient Greeks believed that if marjoram grew on the grave of a deceased one, they would enjoy eternal peace and happiness. Marjoram Essential Oil has a subtle lemon flavor and is similar to oregano. Marjoram Essential Oil helps with digestive concerns such as stimulating appetite and as a diuretic. It can be incorporated into dishes, teas and much more. Marjoram Essential Oil is used in a wide variety of nutraceuticals and functional foods for nutritional and health benefits.

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