vegetables
Whether spicy or sweet, Peppers (Capsicum) contain many phytochemicals with antioxidant capabilities. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals in the body that can damage cells. Phytochemicals can also work as messengers in the body. Peppers are nutrient dense, rich with vitamins A and C, fiber, vitamin K, folate, and minerals. Peppers (Capsicum) can provide many essential nutrients and can be used as a beneficial flavoring addition. Due to the concentration and strength of many Peppers, they are now being used in a variety of industrial applications in soil preparation and as an organicide.
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.
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.