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Origanox is a natural, completely water soluble, powerful
antioxidant, extracted from edible herb species, belonging to the
Labitae family (such as Origanum vulgare and Salvia officinalis) and
considered as GRAS by the FDA. Origanox is offered in various
standardized grades of antioxidant activity. |
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R. REZNIK, RAD Natural Technologies, 3 Belinson St., Kiryat-Ono,
55297, Israel |
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RAD Natural Technologies has introduced a natural plant
extract with remarkable antioxidative capabilities, derived from
edible herbs belonging to the Labiatae family of herbs (Oregano,
Rosemary, Melissa, Sage etc.). This extract is marketed under the
name ORIGANOX and available in powder form. Contrary to most
antioxidants, ORIGANOX is completely water-soluble, which makes this
antioxidant in particular effective in aqueous systems and emulsions
due to its complete mobility in the aqueous phase. Auto-oxidation
occurs at the interface between the oil and the aqueous (or air)
interface. It is the interface, where protection against free oxygen
is needed. The main properties of ORIGANOX: Completely watersoluble;
powerful as antioxidant at low dosing; stable for long periods of
time; stable at high temperatures (180º C/ 356º F); organoleptic
neutral in most applications. 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 and inhibitor of enzymatic reactions, associated with
inflammations, autoimmune and aging processes in the human body. RNT
also offers purified extracts containing up to 50 % Rosmarinic acid
for special applications in food processing, as well as for health
food, cosmetics and medical applications. Comparative tests with
other anti-oxidants in emulsion models show clearly that ORIGANOX has
a considerably higher anti-oxidant capability than Vitamin C, E and
BHA. ORIGANOX effectively protects carotenoids in aqueous systems.
Comparison with existing Rosemary extracts in auto-oxidation models
of oils, reveal that ORIGANOX is far more effective. ORIGANOX has
opened up new and novel options for food preservation, such as
protection of meat, fish, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids,
use of unsaturated, healthy oils in baking applications and
protection of nuts. |
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