[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.

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Many people enjoy grapes when they are in season, as they are a healthy and nutritious fruit. They’re one of the most easily available fruits, too, and easy to transport and eat, which makes them perfect for lunches. One of the most healthful aspects of these fruits, however, is missing from most of the grocery store varieties, and that is the seed.

Grape seeds have powerful antioxidants known as OPCs, which stands for Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes. Since it’s less common to find grapes that still contain the seeds in the store, you can get these OPCs and other beneficial compounds in grape seed extract. And you might be interested to know that the American muscadine grape is more powerful than European grapes, and has more health benefits.

The benefits of grape seed extract is primarily antioxidant based. The OPCs in this extract are 20 times greater than is found in Vitamin E, and 50 times greater than in Vitamin C. This type of antioxidant is essential in the formation of collagen, which is the substance that keeps tissues soft and elastic. Collagen is important in vibrant, youthful skin, cell longevity, and flexibility.

Since collagen is so necessary for pain free joint mobility, using grape seed extract can be a way to slow the stiffness associated with arthritis, and can help improve overall flexibility and strength of these joints.

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No discussion around the science involved in food and beverage production is complete without covering the use of emulsions.

In basic terms, an emulsion is formed when two liquids that do not typically combine form a homogeneous mixture that doesn’t separate. This process is often facilitated with the use of emulsifiers like gum acacia or Ticamulsion® modified gum acacia.

Watch this episode of our Basics of Food Gums video series to explore the intricacies of food emulsions.