[Latin Name] Glycine max(L.) Mere

[Specification] 90%; 95%

[Appearance] White powder

[Melting point] 134-142℃

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤2.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Phytosterol?]

Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that resemble cholesterol. The National Institutes of Heath report that there are over 200 different phytosterols, and the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans and nuts. Their benefits are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. At the supermarket, you may see orange juice or margarine advertising phytosterol contents. After reviewing the health benefits, you may want to add phytosterol-rich foods to your diet.

[Benefits]

Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits

The most well-known, and scientifically proven, benefit of phytosterols is their ability to help lower cholesterol. A phytosterol is a plant compound that is similar to cholesterol. A study in the 2002 issue of “Annual Review of Nutrition” explains that phytosterols actually compete for absorption with cholesterol in the digestive tract. While they prevent the absorption of regular dietary cholesterol, they themselves are not easily absorbed, which leads to a total lower cholesterol level. The cholesterol-lowering benefit does not end with a good number on your blood work report. Having lower cholesterol leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.

Cancer Protection Benefits

Phytosterols have also been found to help protect against the development of cancer. The July 2009 issue of the” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” offers encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada report that there is evidence that phytosterols help prevent ovarian, breast, stomach and lung cancer. Phytosterols do this by preventing the production of cancer cells, stopping the growth and spread of cells that are already in existence and actually encouraging the death of cancer cells. Their high anti-oxidant levels are believed to be one way phytosterols help fight cancer. An anti-oxidant is a compound that fights free radical damage, which is negative effects on the body produced by cells that are unhealthy.

Skin Protection Benefits

A lesser known benefit of phytosterols involves skin care. One of the contributing factors in the aging of the skin is the breakdown and loss of collagen — the main component in connective skin tissue — and sun exposure is a major contributor to the problem. As the body ages, it is not able to produce collagen as it once did. The German medical journal “Der Hautarzt” reports a study in which various topical preparations were tested on skin for 10 days. The topical treatment that showed anti-aging benefits to the skin was the one that contained phytosterols and other natural fats. It is reported that phytosterols not only stopped the slow-down of collagen production that can be caused by the sun, it actually encouraged new collagen production.

In this episode, we’ll focus on the negative form of adjectives. For example, the phrase “oishi desu”, meaning “(It) is delicious”, becomes “oishiku nai desu”, meaning “(It) is not delicious”.

1. The negative form of adjectives.

Today, we’ll learn the negative form of adjectives used to express feelings and thoughts.

In the video, we’ll take a look at a conversation in a ramen restaurant, where two men talk about whether they thought their spicy ramen was good or not.

The first person said　“Oishii desu” and the second person said “Oishiku naidesu.” He changed the first person’s sentence and used the adjective’s negative form.

For the negative form, “i” at the end of the adjective is replaced with “ku,” and “naidesu” is added. “Nai” means “not.”

Also, we’ll learn the past tense form used to express their thoughts after they finish eating. “Oishii desu” becomes “Oishikatta desu.”
You simply have to replace “i” with “katta.”
The negative past tense form is “Oishiku nakattadesu.”
You simply have to change “nai” to “nakatta.”

2. 11 Jūichi /12 Jūni /13 Jūsan.

Today, we’ll learn how to count from 11 to 99.

In Japanese, the rule for counting these numbers is really easy.
Take the number 11 as an example.
If you write it out as a numerical formula,
it becomes 10 plus 1 equals 11.
In order to say 11 in Japanese, simply read the numbers in the formula. Jūichi.

3. Kanji-easy!

There are about 2,000 “kanji” that are regularly used.
This section will use various methods that will allow you to visualize kanji.

We hope you will become acquainted with kanji while having fun.
Many kinds of trees grow in Japan.
Check out the video to learn kanji related to trees.

4. The negative and past tense forms of adjectives.

Let’s see another scene that uses the negative and past tense forms of adjectives.
Kos is from New Zealand and he’s come to see a horror movie with his Japanese girlfriend.

After watching the movie, the two have a conversation using an adjective’s negative form and its past tense.
Check out how their opinions about the movie completely change after they’re done watching!

5. Phrase-easy!

You will learn useful Japanese phrases and real-life experiences relating to those phrases.
On the menu today, we have the expression “ojamashimasu.”

Tea Break

Kinakomochi

Freshly cooked mochi rice cakes are topped with kinako flour and white sugar.
Kinako is made by grinding roasted soy beans. It is rich in isoflavones, oligosaccharides, dietary fibers, and soy protein. Kinako has long been cherished by the Japanese as a health food.