Posts tagged Fibers
Acai

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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Barley Grass & Juice

Barley Grass is the ultimate source of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. This superfood is said to have 30x more vitamin B1 and 11x more calcium than cow’s milk and nearly 5x the amount of iron content than spinach. Barley Grass is helpful for digestion by providing the stomach with organic sodium that supports the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Barley Grass is also shown to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. It is high in antioxidants that help rid the body of toxins. Just one teaspoon of barley grass powder provides an entire day’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, which is shown to benefit the immune system, bones, teeth, and eyes.

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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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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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Cranberry

Cranberry Powder offers an astonishing array of phytonutrients. Among these phytonutrients are phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavonoids and triterpenoids. Cranberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamin K.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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Strawberry

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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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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