Ingredients

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mustard

Mustard Seed Oil has many applications for food and industry. It is rich in fats, primarily polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Mustard Seed Oil supports healthy triglyceride levels in the body; triglycerides are linked with obesity, heart diseases, and many other health problems. Mustard Seed Oil also has high levels of vitamin E, which is beneficial for maintain healthy skin and hair.

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg has a wide variety applications from food to industrial. Nutmeg Essential Oil can be used to relieve muscle pain due to overuse and exercise, stimulate appetite, relieve bad breath, and more. Nutmeg Essential Oil can help support circulation and relieve digestive problems. It can also be used as an aromatic to freshen the air.

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