Beet

Beets are a great source of iron, low in calories, and contain no trans or saturated fats. They have carbohydrates that energize the body and are regarded as a healthy body fuel. Beets contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus, as well as vitamins A, B and C and niacin. The folic acid in beets is useful in the production and maintenance of new cells. Beets are also great tonic for the liver, help to detoxify the body, and contain betaine, a substance that may help support digestion. Beets are a great supplement for many purposes in daily nutrition.

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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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Carrot

Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidants, beta carotene and other flavonoids which support a healthy heart, skin and help maintain good vision, especially night vision. Carrots have a high nutritive value too, rich in carotin, sugar, calcium, phosphorus and ferrum among which is ß-carotin.

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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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Tea

Green Tea is an excellent source of polyphenols as well as vitamin C, chromium and selenium. Polyphenols stimulate fat oxidation and metabolic processes in the body making Green Tea a useful application for weight loss.

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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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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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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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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Tomato

Tomato Powders and Tomato Extracts are obtained from fresh tomatoes, sorted and then washed. After concentration of mashed tomatoes under vacuum, Tomato Powder is obtained by spray drying. Tomato Seed Oil is a remarkably nutritive and stable oil that is gaining increased demand as scientists continue to discover the functional and nutritive benefits that tomatoes offer.

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