Products in Food Ingredients: Nutraceuticals

Leucoselect® is an extract obtained from the seeds of Vitis vinifera L. This product is used in the Nutraceutical industry for its benefits in antioxidant capacity, cardiovascular health, and immune function support. This product is halal- and kosher-certified. It contains more than 95.0% and less than 105.0% of proanthocyanidins as determined by GPC, and more than 13.0% and less than 19.0% of catechin and epicatechin as determined by HPLC.

Centevita® is a dry extract obtained from the leaves of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. This product is used in the nutraceutical industry for its antioxidant activity. It contains more than 45% of the sum of asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic and madecassic acids, as determined by HPLC. This product is ECOCERT- and COSMOS-validated.

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.

Valeroselect® is a dry extract obtained from the rhizomes and roots of Valeriana officinalis L. It has benefits for healthy mood and sleep disorders and is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. It contains more than 0.8% of valerenic acids, as calculated by HPLC. This product is kosher-certified and CEP-granted.

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.

Ubiqsome® is the optimized delivery form of coenzyme Q10, formulated using the Phytosome® proprietary technology. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - also known as ubiquinone or ubidecarenone - is an essential endogenously produced cofactor for the electron transport chain in the mitochondria, and it also serves as a powerful antioxidant in cells. It is the only lipid-soluble antioxidant that can be synthesized by cells, and it plays an important role in sustaining cellular bioenergetics, thereby promoting activities such as sports, healthy aging, heart and cardiovascular health, brain health and many other activities that involve energy expenditure. Since the oral bioavailability of CoQ10 is rather low due to its high molecular weight and low aqueous solubility, it has been formulated with Phytosome® technology to optimize its bioabsorption.

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.

Greenselect® Phytosome® is a proprietary, caffeine-free catechin extract from green tea formulated with Phytosome® technology. Traditionally, green tea consumption has been linked to lower body fat. Clinical studies have also demonstrated that green tea increases thermogenesis, which is the production of body heat derived from fat oxidation, thus promoting energy expenditure and caloric consumption. There are two independent human studies which support the beneficial effects of Greenselect® Phytosome® on weight management and general health when associated with diet.

Lymphaselect® is a standardized dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Melilotus officinalis (L.), a plant known as Yellow Sweet Clover or King’s Clover, a name related to its alleged use by Henry VIII. Sweet clover has been traditionally used in the treatment of venous-lymphatic insufficiencies.

Leucoselect® Phytosome® is a standardized grape seed extract rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). It is based on Phytosome®, a natural food-grade delivery system. This product is specifically designed to support healthy cardiovascular function and provide protection from oxidative stress-related challenges.

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.

Berbevis® is an innovative, food-grade ingredient that is based on the formulation of berberine from the roots of Berberis aristata. It sports a new custom Phytosome® formulation, optimizing the bioabsorption by 10-folds. Berbevis® might promote a healthy metabolism by positively modulating blood sugar levels in a plethora of multifactorial disorders, including type II diabetes and PCOS.

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.

Siliphos® is a patented botanical derivative that is obtained from Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. It is commonly referred to as milk thistle, and the plant has been used for centuries to address liver health. Siliphos® is an Indena Phytosome® ingredient in which silybin, one of the main bioactive constituents in milk thistle, is associated with phospholipids to significantly optimize bioabsorption.

Greenselect® is an extract obtained from the leaves of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze. This product is used in the nutraceutical industry for its antioxidant activity. It contains more than 60% total polyphenols and more than 40% (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, as determined by HPLC. This product is kosher-certified.

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.

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 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.

Ginselect® is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals as an adoptogen and tonic. It contains more than 7% ginsenosides and malonylginsenosides, 0.9 - 1.4% of Rg1, and 1.7 - 3.0% Rb1, as determined by HPLC. This product is halal-certified.

Polinacea® is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Echinacea angustifolia DC. This product is used in the nutraceuticals industry for its benefits in immune system health. It contains more than 2.0% of echinacoside by HPLC, more than 5.0% of IDN 5405, and less than 0.1% of isobutylamides.

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 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 Re >1% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, used in nutraceuticals as an adaptogen and tonic for its benefits in nervous system health. It contains more than 10% of total ginsenosides and more than 1.0% of ginsenoside Re, calculated by HPLC.

Ginseng 10% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals as a tonic and adaptogen. It contains 8 - 12% of total ginsenosides, as determined by UV. This product is halal- and kosher-certified.

Omegablue® is a source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). It capitalizes on the four decades’ experience Indena has had with bilberries (Vaccinum myrtillus fruits). Extracted from the seeds of this unique berry, OmegaBlue® provides α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) and linoleic acid (LA, omega-6), two fatty acids capable of maintaining normal blood cholesterol concentrations. Compared to other botanical PUFA sources, OmegaBlue® is characterized by a very high omega-3 content.

Indena Sennosides 45% S is a dry extract obtained from the leaves of Cassia angustifolia Vahl. This product is used in a variety of pharmaceutical applications for its benefits to gastrointestinal health. This has 42.5 to 47.5% of hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennoside B by spectrophotometry.

Ginseng 27-30% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals as an adaptogen and tonic for its benefits in nervous system health. This product is halal-certified. The product contains more than 27.0% and less than 30.0% of saponins as determined by spectrophotometry, and more than 20.0% of total ginsenosides as determined by HPLC.

Indena Silymarin is a dry extract obtained from the fruit without pappum of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for its benefits in antioxidant activity and healthy liver. This product is kosher-certified. It falls under the broad category of liver health and liver diseases, as well as antioxidant capacity.

Indena Hedge Mustard is a dry extract obtained from the aerial part of Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop. It is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals due to its benefits for throat and upper respiratory tract health. This product has more than 1% of glucosinolates calculated by HPLC, and is halal-certified.

Silymarin Phytosome® is an extract obtained from the fruit of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. This product is used in the nutraceutical industry for its benefits in antioxidant activity, a healthy liver, and UV protection. It contains 15 - 20% of flavolignans calculated as silybin by HPLC. This product is halal- and kosher-certified.

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.