[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.

I’ve tasted more than my share of regular (sugar) white chocolate so I know what flavor I am shooting for. I am also hyper critical of self so I really need to know what other people think. An in this case I need to talk it with a grain of salt.

Potato & broccoli stuffed paratha – quick and easy breakfast recipe..

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour – 2 cup
Oil – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Green chilies – 2 nos
Chopped onion – 1/2 cup
Ginger & garlic paste – 2 tsp
Chopped tomato – 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Chopped broccoli – 1 cup
Chopped potato – 1 cup
Water – 1/2 cup
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Butter

Procedure:

1. Knead whole wheat dough adding little butter and enough water,
2. Cover and keep aside for 20 to 30 mins
3. Add oil in a pan and mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chillies,
4. Add onion and let it turn slightly brown,
5. Add ginger & garlic paste and saute until its raw smell goes off,
6. Add tomato and saute until it turn mushy,
7. Now add potato and broccoli,and saute a little
8. Add little water,Garam masala powder,salt and cover it,
9. Cook until its mashable,mash it nicely once its done,
10. Now take a dough,make equal size ball with dough,
11. Add the mixture in centre and cover the dough,
11. Dust little flour on a rolling pin and start rolling the dough with the suffing in.
12. Then add little butter in a pan,and cook the paratha,until it turns slightly brown,

Serve with Curd or pickle..

Happy cooking