Flavex - St. John's Wort Extract CO2-to - FLAVEX

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Flavor: John's Wort
Flavor Family: Herb Flavors
Flavor Ingredient Class: Oleoresins & Extracts
INCI Name: Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Twig Extract
Ingredient Name: St. John’s Wort Extract
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent,
Antiperspirant,
Healing Agent
Food Ingredients Functions: Flavoring Agent,
Supplement
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Dietary Supplement,
Flavoring Agent
CAS No.: 84082-80-4
Ingredients: St. John's Wort Extract
EC No.: 282-026-4
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
AP/Deo Actives,
Skin Actives
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Flavors & Taste Maskers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Inflammatory,
Antimicrobial,
Excellent Stability,
Healing,
Long Shelf Life,
Moisture Retention,
Suitable for Sensitive Skin
Benefit Claims (Health): Anti-Inflammatory,
Antimicrobial
Labeling Claims: Clean Label,
Environmentally Friendly,
Halal,
Heavy Metal-free,
Kosher,
Natural,
Solvent-free
Food Ingredients Features: Enhanced Flavour

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
Other Food Applications,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications: Dietary Supplements,
Juices,
Salad Dressing
D/E Ratio: 14 - 25 kg St. John's Wort to 1 kg product.
Applications: Traditional use:
St. John's wort is used in herbal medicinal products for the treatment of mild to moderatedepressive phases, as well as for the short-term symptomatic treatment of mild depressivedisorders [2].
In food:
According to Annex IV of the Flavoring Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008), theuse as flavoring extract in food is restricted to the use in alcoholic beverages.

In food supplements:
Due to the enrichment of Hyperforin in the extract, we cannot exclude the possibility ofclassification as a novel food according to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Also, we currentlyhave no reliable evidence of significant consumption of the extract before 15.05.1997.

In cosmetics:
St. John's wort extract is rich in hyperforin, which has an antimicrobial andanti-inflammatory effect. It also helps to reduce water loss from the skin. As a result, theextract can be used in various skin care products for sensitive, irritated, dry and impureskin [3]

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	max. 1.00	g/cc	—
Flash Point (Abel Pensky)	min. 100	°C	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS,
ECOCERT GREENLIFE,
Halal,
Kosher,
NaTrue
Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU)

Technical Details & Test Data

Production: By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms.

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 years
Handling: Warm up and mix before use! The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are the basic ingredients for the product formulation.They are therefore not intended for direct consumption in food, nor for direct application tothe skin in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.
Stability: Unopened containers at least 2 years under exclusion of light and following conditions:Store in a cool, dry place under exclusion of oxygen/air.