Source antioxidant from plant extract.Israel's RAD Natural Technologies is marketing a natural plant extract that has unusual antioxidative capabilities. It is derived from edible herbs belonging to the Labiatae family of herbs--oregano, rosemary, melissa and sage. This extract is being marketed under the name Origanox and is available in powder form. Contrary to most antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. , Origanox is completely water-soluble, which makes it effective in aqueous systems and emulsions. It is completely mobile in the aqueous phase. Auto-oxidation occurs at the interface between the oil and the aqueous (or air) interface. It is at the interface where protection against free oxygen radicals is needed. The product is a powerful antioxidant at low dosing; stable for long periods of time; stable at high temperatures (180 C); and neutrally organoleptic or·gan·o·lep·tic adj. 1. Relating to perception by a sensory organ. 2. Involving the use of sense organs. organoleptic in most applications. Dosing rates depend on the application. Origanox derives its antioxidative capacity from hydroxycinnamic acid compounds, such as rosmarinic acid, which is known to be a very effective and fierce free radical scavenger free radical scavenger Free radical inactivator Any compound that reacts with free radicals in a biological system, ↓ free radical-induced damage, and protects against the indirect effects of free radicals produced by ionizing radiation, etc Examples . It's an inhibitor of enzymatic reactions that are associated with the inflammation, autoimmune and aging processes in the human body. The company also offers purified extracts containing up to 50% rosmarinic acid for special applications in food processing, as well as for nutraceutical and medical applications. Comparative tests with other antioxidants in emulsion models show that Origanox has a considerably higher antioxidant capability than vitamins C, E and BHA BHA butylated hydroxyanisole, an antioxidant used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals that contain fats or oils. BHA n. A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods. , we're told. The product protects carotenoids Carotenoids Carotenoids are yellow to deep-red pigments. Mentioned in: Vitamin A Deficiency carotenoids (k in aqueous systems and is more effective than existing rosemary extracts in auto-oxidation models of oils. Origanox also offers new options for food preservation, such as protecting meat; fish rich in unsaturated fatty acids unsaturated fatty acids, n.pl the double- or triple-bonded fatty acids contained primarily in vegetable oils and fish, which remain liquid at room temperature; linked to a reduction in the risk of developing heart disease. ; unsaturated oils in baking applications; and nuts. The applications in which the company is mostly active include: processed meat, poultry and fish; sauces; marinades; snacks; baked products; soups; pastries; and nutritional bars. Rad Natural Technologies specializes in extraction and purification of natural plant extracts with very high antioxidative capacities. Further information. Erez Bador, RAD Natural Technologies, 3 Belinson St., Kiryat-Ono, 55297, Israel; phone: ? 3 904 9440; fax: ? 3 904 9441; email: erez@fic.co.il; URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : www.rad-int.com. |
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