[Latin Name] Camellia sinensis

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications]

Total tea polyphenols 40%-98%

Total catechins 20%-90%

EGCG 8%-60%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

[Plant Part Used] Green tea leaf

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

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

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

[What is green tea extract]

Green tea is the second largest beverage demanded by consumers worldwide. Used in China and India for its medicinal effects. There are several compounds extracted from green tea including catechins which contain an enormous amount of hydroxyphenols that are easily oxidized, congregated and contracted, which explains its good anti-oxidation effect. Its anti-oxidation effect is 25-100 times as strong as those of vitamin C and E.

It is widely used in medicines, agriculture, and chemical and food industries. This extract prevents cardio-vascular disease, lowers the risk of cancer, and decreases blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as viruses. In the food industry, the anti-oxidation agent used for preserving food and cooking oils.

[Function]

1. Green tea extract can reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids.

2. Green tea extract has the function of removing radicals and anti-aging.

3. Green tea extract can enhance the immune function and prevention of colds.

4. Green tea extract will anti-radiation,anti-cancer, inhibiting the increasing of cancer cell.

5. Green tea extract used to anti-bacterium, with the function of sterilization and deodorization.

[Application]

1.Applied in cosmetics field, Green tea extract owns the effect of anti-wrinkle and anti-Aging.

2.Applied in food field, Green tea extract is used as natural antioxidant, antistaling agent, and anti-fading agents.

3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, Green tea extract is used to prevent and cure cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

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Mrs.Vahchef is very fond of cooking and her Recipes are very unique and fit for busy women specially working women

This is a very aromatic sambar recipe prepared with pumpkin and served with rice and idly.

INGREDIENTS:

Chana dal 1 tsp
Coriander seeds ½ tsp
Pepper corn 10 nos
Dry red chillies 4-5 nos
Coconut(grated) 1 tsp
Oil 4 tbs
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds 5 nos
Curry leaves 1 spring
Green chillies 4 nos
Pumpkin(pieces) 1 cup
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Salt To taste
Tamarind juice 1 cup
Toor dal, 1 cup
Coriander leaves(chopped) 1 tbs

METHOD:

1. Take a pan and add chana dal, coriander seeds, pepper corn, dry red chillies and dry roast and transfer into blender, add finely grated coconut, little water and make smooth paste.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, pumpkin pieces, and saute it.

3. To it add turmeric powder, salt and mix it, cook for 2-3 mins with lid on it.

4. Add tamarind juice, little water and mix it, later cook with lid on for 3-4 mins.

5. Add boiled toor dal, smooth paste, salt, simmer it for 3-4 mins.

6. Atlast add coriander leaves and switch off flame.

7. Now pumpkin sambar udupi style is ready to serve.