The açaí berry is the fruit of the açaí palm. Native to the Amazon, açaí has been consumed for centuries in both ancient and popular recipes in the northern regions of Brazil. This purple super fruit is known for its remarkable flavor and is rich in anthocyanins (a natural constituent with antioxidant activity), amino acids, essential fatty acids, fiber, protein, and minerals (mainly calcium and potassium).
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Nutrients in apricots can help support healthy heart and eyes, as well as fiber for digestion. The high beta-carotene content of apricots make them supportive, heart healthy foods. The kernel yields an oil that is similar to that of the almond. The apricot can be combined with other natural ingredients in creams, lotions and facial masks for cosmetic use. Apricots are considered to have softening and emollient qualities.
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Avocados are a fresh, natural, wholesome part of a healthy diet. They are rich in flavor, high in essential fatty acids, and provide over twenty essential nutrients including fiber, potassium, vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid. Avocado consumption also contributes to maintaining a healthy potassium:sodium ratio. Avocado Oil is an edible oil derived from the fresh pulp of the avocado fruit and is used for both cooking and cosmetic purposes. It has a rich, lingering flavor of avocados and the aroma of artichokes and celery. Avocados have been rated as one of the safest commercial crops in the United States.
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Bilberries are packed with antioxidants and nutrients which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart, supporting eye health and supporting healthy circulation. Bilberries come in powder and juice concentrate form and a standardized extract which has a higher anthocyanidin content.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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Sunflower Seeds are full of antioxidants and nutrients with numerous health benefits. The magnesium and copper in Sunflower Seeds help to support bone strength as the vitamin E present helps to ease pain. The vitamin E also makes Sunflower Seeds a natural anti-inflammatory for inflammation due to overuse and exercise.
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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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The active ingredient in Turmeric, Curcumin, continues to reveal beneficial health properties in humans. Turmeric provides strong antioxidants to the body and helps combat inflammation due to overuse and exercise.
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Wheat is rich in nutrients, including manganese, fiber, tryptophan and magnesium. Wheat fiber holds not only concentrated amounts of fiber, but also protein, iron, niacin, and phosphorus. It is low in fat and contains no cholesterol, sugar, or sodium. Wheat gluten is a great resource for concentrated protein and to add elasticity to baked goods. It also can be used as a binding agent in a variety of meat products.
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