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Grades from BGG
Astazine™ Astaxanthin
Astazine™ Astaxanthin is an amazing antioxidant that is found in a variety of natural sources, including microalgae, shrimp, salmon, trout, crayfish, and crustaceans. Dozens of research and clinical studies support astaxanthin's use to support numerous health functions, including cardiovascular, inflammatory, immune, skin, cellular, and neurological health. Recent media attention has caused consumer demand for astaxanthin to skyrocket, and this growth is expected to continue to increase in the future. BGG is well positioned to support increased demand with a state-of-the-art production facility and world - renowned product quality.
Bilberry Extract Powder
Bilberry Extract Powder is derived from the dark purple berries of the bilberry plant, which is native to the northern regions of Europe. The small bilberry shrub, also known as Vaccinium myrtillus, generally reaches a height of 16 inches (40.64 cm) and features oval leaves and pinkish-white flowers. Bilberry extract supplements contain a high concentration of anthocyanidins, typically between 25 and 35 percent. Its effectiveness has not been determined scientifically, but the chemicals in bilberry extract generally have been found to have beneficial properties.
Bilberry Extract Powder 4:1
Bilberry Extract Powder 4:1 is derived from the dark purple berries of the bilberry plant, which is native to the northern regions of Europe. The small bilberry shrub, also known as Vaccinium myrtillus, generally reaches a height of 16 inches (40.64 cm) and features oval leaves and pinkish-white flowers. Bilberry extract supplements contain a high concentration of anthocyanidins, typically between 25 and 35 percent. Its effectiveness has not been determined scientifically, but the chemicals in bilberry extract generally have been found to have beneficial properties.
Black Currant Extract Powder 35%
The blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its piquant berries. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, various other nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Blackcurrants can be eaten raw but are usually cooked in a variety of sweet or savoury dishes. They are used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and are grown commercially for the juice market. The fruit is also used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages and both fruit and foliage have uses in traditional medicine and the preparation of dyes. Black Currant Extract Powder 35% is a dark purple powder derived from these fruits and contains a minimum of 35% Anthocyanins.
CyaniMax® Blackberry Extract
CyaniMax® Blackberry Extract is a dark purple powder made from black berries and contains no less than 35% cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G). Cyanidin-3-glucoside is a very powerful anthocyanins and are considered secondary metabolites as a food additive with E number E163 (INS number 163); they are approved for use as a food additive in the EU, Australia and New Zealand. Anthocyanins are natural pigments responsible for the color of fruits, vegetables, and other plants. According to recent research, anthocyanins act as powerful antioxidants that counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in human tissue. As the strongest among all of the main anthocyanins, C3G supports a broad range of health benefits.
Elderberry Extract Powder 13%
Elderberry Extract Powder 13% is a purple powder derived from the fruit of the elderberry tree and contains no less than 13% anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are natural pigments responsible for the color of fruits, vegetables and other plants. According to recent research, anthocyanins act as powerful antioxidants that counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in human tissue. This plant is traditionally used as a medicinal plant by many native peoples and herbalists alike. Stembark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and root extracts are used to treat bronchitis, cough, upper respiratory cold infections, fever. In a placebo-controlled, double-blind study, black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) was shown to be effective for treating Influenza B. People using the elderberry extract recovered much faster than those only on a placebo. The study was published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine.
FucoMax™ Fucoidan
FucoMax™ Fucoidan is a carotenoid extracted from brown seaweed. It is primarily used as a dietary supplement to help with weight loss. Derived from food-grade brown marine algae, FucoMAX™ provides high-potency Fucoidan. The primary active ingredient of Fucoidan, fucose is one of the eight biological sugars absolutely essential for cell-to-cell communication.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Ginkgo Biloba Extract is a yellowish-brown powder extracted from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree. Native to China, the tree is widely cultivated. It has various uses in traditional medicine and as a source of food. Extracts of ginkgo leaves contain flavonoid glycosides (myricetin and quercetin) and terpenoids (ginkgolides, bilobalides) and have been used pharmaceutically. These extracts are shown to exhibit reversible, nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibition, as well as inhibition of reuptake at the serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine transporters, with all but the norepinephrine reuptake inhibition fading in chronic exposure. Ginkgo extract has in addition been found to act as a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist in vivo. Ginkgo supplements are usually taken in the range of 40–200 mg per day.
MAGVIA™
MAGVIA™ is a natural sweetener, which comes with all the benefits, and none of the typical aftertaste. Magvia™ is already being used in a wide variety of food and beverage applications.And with its low calorie count, Magvia™ is especially suitable for diabetic patients. Where so many sweeteners offer benefits, Magvia™ offers these and more, including perhaps the most important for commercial products, a really great natural and pleasing taste. Magvia™ is a formula that combines two main ingredients - mono ammonium glycyrrhizinate and rebaudioside A. The sweetness intensity of Magvia™ is 100 to 250 times stronger than that of sucrose.Mono ammonium glycyrrhizinate (MAG) comes from wild licorice roots; and rebaudioside A is isolated from the leaves of organic Stevia. By weakening the bitter compounds in Stevia, and utilizing the sweetness of MAG, Magvia™ provides a more rounded sweetness, that enables significant improvements in your products. Quality is the life-line of BGG’s Brand reputation. Our R&D and production facilities operate in compliance with cGMP, HACCP, and ISO standards.
ApplePhenon™
ApplePhenon™ is a patented, proprietary extract of specially selected green unripe apple fruit from the central Asian region where apples were originally cultivated thousands of years ago. Using a proprietary mild extraction process, ApplePhenon™ apple polyphenols from BGG preserve high concentrations of apple polyphenols, strong antioxidant properties and an optimized profile of anthoprocyanidins. Many clinical studies using apple polyphenols have shown ApplePhenon™ plays an effective role in antioxidant, anti-fatigue, weight management, dental care,cardiovascular protection, and anti-allergy. ApplePhenon™ Apple polyphenols from BGG has achieved GRAS in the United States and can be used in both dietary supplement and food applications.
