Products in Healthcare & Pharma: Phytochemical

Naturex Turmeric Root PE 95% Curcumins Granular (EC840501) is presented as granules with a typical sensory profile. It has a dark yellow color and is sourced from turmeric rhizomes. The extraction process utilizes ethyl acetate (100%) as the solvent, with further purification using ethyl acetate. This product is certified as kosher parve and halal.

Vegapure® F40 WDP E is a blend of plant sterols and gum arabic that has been spray-dried into a water-dispersible powder. Derived from pine trees, the plant sterols in Vegapure® F40 WDP E are notably rich in beta-sitosterol. This product has been certified as kosher and halal. As a phytochemical, it is characterized by labeling claims such as halal, kosher, naturally derived, non-GMO, and plant-based. Vegapure® F40 WDP E finds applications in dietary supplements, fruit juices, functional beverages, functional foods, and powdered mixes in the food and nutrition industry.

Vegapure® 67 WDP E N comprises a blend of plant sterol fatty acid esters that have been spray-dried into a water-dispersible powder. Plant sterol esters are acquired by esterifying free plant sterols with fatty acids derived from vegetable oil. Its carrier system is a blend of glucose syrup and sodium caseinate. Functionally, it serves as a phytochemical. The features of this product include being spray-dried, offering improved dispersion, and possessing a neutral taste. Its applications span across various food and nutrition sectors, such as dairy products, dietary supplements, functional foods, nutritional bars, and powdered mixes.

Xangold® 10% (Beadlet) presents as a dark reddish-brown microencapsulated tablet-grade powder that contains natural mixed carotenoid esters extracted from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta). Predominantly comprised of lutein esters, these components are intended for utilization in dietary supplements and food products. Given its free-flowing properties, Xangold® 10% is also suitable for application in hard gelatin capsules. Its function is classified as a phytochemical, and the active component it holds is lutein. The labeling claims associated with Xangold® 10% are plant-based, naturally derived, and natural. In the realm of food and nutrition applications, it is primarily used in dietary supplements.

Vegapure® 95 E plant sterol esters are acquired through the esterification process of free plant sterols with fatty acids derived from vegetable oil. This product appears as a yellow, viscous oily paste at ambient temperature and transforms into a clear oil with a typical fatty odor and taste above 50 °C. Additionally, tocopherol-rich extract and ascorbyl palmitate are incorporated as antioxidants. Functionally, it serves as a phytochemical. In its physical form, it manifests as a paste and is distinguished by its neutral taste. Vegapure® 95 E finds applications in various food and nutrition sectors, such as dairy products, dietary supplements, functional beverages, functional foods, and margarine.

Xangold® 15% OLV EU is a dark reddish-brown suspension that contains natural mixed carotenoid esters derived from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta). These flowers used in manufacturing Xangold® 15% OLV EU are certified organic. This product is applicable to dietary supplements, various food products, and beverages. It functions as a phytochemical, and its active component is lutein. It bears labeling claims as plant-based, natural, organic, kosher, and naturally derived. Additionally, it holds certifications and compliance with EU standards, JECFA (FAO/WHO), and organic certification.

Vegapure® 95 FF plant sterol esters are obtained through the esterification process of free plant sterols with fatty acids derived from vegetable oil. At ambient temperature, Vegapure® 95 FF appears as a viscous oily paste, transitioning into a clear oil with a typical fatty odor and taste when above 50 °C. Additionally, tocopherol-rich extract and ascorbyl palmitate are included as antioxidants. Specifically formulated for functional food and functional beverages, with a focus on margarine and dairy products as primary categories, Vegapure® 95 FF exhibits almost neutral taste and odor, making it an ideal form for integrating plant sterols into food applications.

Cargill Phytosterols Pastilles is a food ingredient in the form of white pastilles with low fat solubility and hydrophobic properties. It can be used in low-fat foods, dietary supplements, and tableting. Plant sterols are stable across a wide range of temperatures and pH levels. Products containing plant sterols have been shown to help lower cholesterol in over 40 clinical trials.

Beanblock® is a patented purified bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) extract. This product is obtained from a single and specific Italian bean variety. Beanblock® is standardized into two groups of proteins with three different approaches. Beanblock® can positively optimize food consumption, body weight, lipid accumulation, and blood sugar.

Indena Saw Palmetto is an oily, soft, or alcoholic extract obtained from the fruit of Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small. This product is used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for its benefits in promoting healthy prostate and bladder function. It is also kosher-certified and CEP granted.

Anthocran® Phytosome® is a unique delivery system for cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) that utilizes Phytosome® technology to enhance its bioabsorption and health benefits. Phytosome® is a natural delivery system that ensures high-performance and food-grade quality, making it the only one of its kind in the world. This amplifies the potential of the bioactive compounds found in Anthocran®, further enhancing its benefits.

Indena Chamomile is a dry extract obtained from the flowering head and ligula of Matricaria chamomilla L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in soothing and acting as a spasmolytic, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 1.2% total apigenin, as determined by HPLC.

Indena St. John’s Wort is a dry extract obtained from the flowering top of Hypericum perforatum L. This product is used as an antidepressant in the pharmaceutical industry. This product is CEP-granted, and it helps with balancing mood, anxiety, stress, and sleep.

Indena Cascara Sagrada is a dry extract obtained from the bark of the trunk of Rhamnus purshiana DC. This product is used in a variety of nutraceutical applications for its benefits for gut health and as a laxative. This product is kosher-certified.

Indena Boldo is a dry extract obtained from the bark and leaves of Peumus boldus L. This product is used as a choleretic in nutraceuticals for its benefits in promoting gut and digestive health, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 0.05% boldine by TLC and less than 0.2% total alkaloids by acidometry.

Indena Rhubarb 5% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Rheum palmatum L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in promoting gut health, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of 5.0-6.1% of hydroxyanthracenic derivatives expressed as rhein calculated on dried extract.

Indena Saw Palmetto CO₂ is an oily or soft extract obtained from the fruit of Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small. This product is used in various pharmaceutical applications for its benefits in promoting urinary tract health, prostate health, and its antiandrogen and anti-BPH properties.

Mitidol® is a formulation of two standardized botanical extracts, Zingiber officinale and Acmella oleracea, that are effective as a natural adjuvant in pain management. Ginger, or Zingiber officinale Roscoe, is an excellent source of several bioactive phenolics, including non-volatile pungent compounds such as gingerols, paradols, shogaols, and zingerones. These compounds have major properties that include immune modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, anti-hyperglycemic, and antilipidemic actions.

Indena Passion Flower 2% is a dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in mood support, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 2.0% flavonoids as vitexin, as determined by spectrophotometry.

Indena Passion Flower 4% is a dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in mood support, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 4.0% flavonoids as vitexin, as determined by spectrophotometry.

Indena Black Cohosh is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. (syn. Actaea racemosa L.). This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in menopause. This product is kosher-certified. It contains more than 5% of total triterpenic glycosides.

Indena Rhubarb 10% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Rheum australe D. Don. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for its benefits in eupeptic, gut health, and as a laxative. This product is kosher-certified.

Ginseng 18-22% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in nutraceuticals as an adaptogen and tonic for its benefits in nervous system health. This product contains 18 to 22% of total ginsenosides and malonylginsenosides calculated by HPLC. It is also kosher-certified.

Indena Devil’s Claw 100% procumbens is a dry extract obtained from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens DC. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in joint health, and it is halal-certified. It is composed of 1.8-2.2% of harpagoside, as determined by HPLC.

Quercefit® is the patent-pending food-grade delivery system of quercetin from Sophora japonica L., formulated with Phytosome® proprietary technology to optimize the biological absorption of the flavonoids, supporting overall wellbeing in many conditions. Compared to the unformulated quercetin, bioabsorption and solubility are greatly optimized so that lower dosages can be used, while still retaining its efficacy.

Indena Sennosides Acid 45% is a dry extract obtained from the leaves of the Cassia angustifolia Vahl plant. This product is used in various pharmaceutical applications for its benefits in gastrointestinal health, specifically as a laxative that provides health benefits.

Indena Ivy Dry 10% is a hydroalcoholic extract obtained from the leaves of Hedera helix L. This product is used in a variety of nutraceutical applications for its benefits in respiratory system health and circulation support. This product is kosher-certified.

Relissa™ is not your typical lemon balm ingredient. It is a standardized extract of Melissa officinalis leaves with a high content of hydroxycinnamic and rosmarinic acid, combined with an innovative formulative technology. The unique combination of high and standardized content of hydroxycinnamic and rosmarinic acid, along with the innovative formulative technology, sets Relissa™ apart from other lemon balm extracts.

Indena Linden Tree is a dry extract obtained from the inflorescence of Tilia cordata Mill. /Tilia platyphyllos Scop. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for its benefits in antioedema, healthy mood, and spasmolytic. Indena Linden Tree is kosher-certified.

Indena Devil’s Claw is a dry extract obtained from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens DC. and Zeyheri Decne. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in promoting joint health, and it is halal-certified. It is composed of more than 1.8% to less than 2.2% harpagoside, as determined by HPLC.

Indena Horsetail is a dry extract obtained from the sterile aerial part of the Equisetum arvense L plant. This product is used in a variety of nutraceutical applications for its benefits for hair and nail health. Additionally, this product is halal-certified.

Indena Escin Free Acid is a dry extract obtained from the seeds of Aesculus hippocastanum L. This product is used as an antioedema agent in the pharmaceutical industry for its benefits in cardiovascular health. The natural vasoprotector escin is useful in treating various conditions such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, hematomas, and venous congestion.

Meriva® is a patent-pending delivery form of curcumin and has been shown to improve the bioavailability of curcuminoids by up to 30-fold compared to traditional forms. Studies have demonstrated that Meriva® can reduce stiffness, muscle soreness, improve physical function, and promote liver health and overall quality of life. Additionally, a long-term study has shown Meriva® to support ocular health and confirm its excellent safety profile.

Ginseng 1% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in nutraceuticals as an adaptogen and tonic for its benefits in nervous system health. This product contains more than 1.0% of total ginsenosides calculated by HPLC.

Indena Horse Chestnut is a dry extract derived from the seeds of Aesculus hippocastanum L. It is utilized in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals due to its positive impact on cardiovascular health. This product is kosher-certified and contains more than 16.0% less than 22.0% of saponins expressed as Escin by spectrophotometry, as well as less than 10% of total triterpene glycosides expressed as protoaescigenin (dried extract) acc. to Ph. Eur #1829 by HPLC.

Indena Ruscogenins 60% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Ruscus aculeatus L. This product is used in a variety of pharmaceutical applications because of its benefits for cardiovascular health. The health benefits of this product are that it functions as an anti-haemorrhoidal and venotropic agent.