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The world's most powerful extract of Coleus forskohlii (95% forskolin), ForsLean®, was created by Sabinsa!
Coleus forskohlii, also known as Indian painted nettle, is a herb with a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It has been widely used to treat various diseases such as heart diseases, pain, and convulsions.
Precisely because of this, a large number of studies have been conducted to explore the benefits of these plants, and some other benefits have also been discovered.
ForsLean® is the only patented root extract of Coleus forskohlii, which can be used for fat loss, improving lean body mass, and relieving mood disorders. A number of clinical studies support the efficacy and safety of ForsLean.
Standardized ForsLean contains 10% to 95% of the active ingredient forskolin. It is developed and produced by the American company Sabinsa and has been on the market for more than twenty years.
(Source: Supplement Frontiers)
"European Wax Apple" is Opening up the Weight Loss Market
The "European Wax Apple" is a fruit rich in carbohydrates and fiber, with low fat and calorie content. It provides a variety of vitamins and antioxidants, which helps to maintain a feeling of fullness during a weight loss diet. At the same time, the "Sharon Fruit" contains many bioactive ingredients, including polyphenols (especially tannins), proanthocyanidins, carotenoids, flavonoids, triterpenoids, etc.
Numerous studies have shown that the "Wax Apple" is rich in persimmon tannins, which can inhibit the activity of pancreatic lipase, reduce fat absorption, and promote fat excretion. In addition, persimmon tannins can also bind to bile acids, promoting the excretion of bile acids together with fat and cholesterol in the feces.
Recent studies have found that the "Wax Apple" and its extracts have a significant lipid-lowering effect in animal models with hyperlipidemia. A population survey conducted by Japanese scholars has also confirmed that persimmon tannins have a significant intervening effect on patients with abnormal lipid metabolism. The "Wax Apple" is highly likely to be an excellent dietary factor for intervening in lipid metabolism and weight management.
(Source: New Nutrition)
Weigao Daily - The Mystery of Amino Acids
Threonine: According to market information, the mainstream threonine manufacturers have successively suspended their external quotations. The quotations in the domestic trading market are on the strong side, reaching 9.9 - 10.4 yuan per kilogram. The export of threonine by manufacturers has improved slightly, with the export quotation at about 1,200 - 1,240 US dollars per ton. According to the customs data, 57,000 tons of threonine were exported in January, and 52,000 tons were exported in February. From January to February, the cumulative export volume was 110,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.9%.
(Source: Weigao Daily)
Feihe Invests 50 Million Yuan in the Production of Whipping Cream, Transforming towards Deep Processing
According to the report of "Kedong Rongmei", recently, the whipping cream production and processing project of the Kedong Branch of Feihe Dairy has been completed and is expected to be put into production in the first ten days of March.
In addition, Feihe has also invested 80 million yuan in building a lactoferrin production project in Kedong County. After completion, it is expected to process 180,000 tons of fresh milk annually, with an annual output of 12.6 tons of lactoferrin, and is expected to achieve an annual output value of 78 million yuan.
The above two major projects both indicate that Feihe is accelerating the layout of diversified businesses with the help of high-value-added products. At the same time, in the report of Jiemian News, Song Liang, a senior dairy industry analyst, also speculated that by separating high-value by-products such as whipping cream and lactoferrin from raw cow's milk, Feihe may also be preparing for the production of professional nutritional ingredients for adults in the future, such as skimmed milk powder or skimmed dairy products.
(Source: FoodTalks)
Recently, the shipping industry has witnessed another wave of "price hikes"!
Following Maersk, several leading shipping companies have announced a new round of freight rate adjustment plans for April. Shipping companies such as Hapag-Lloyd, CMA, CGM, MSC, etc. have successively adjusted the freight rates of these routes. However, the situation in the Red Sea has suddenly escalated and become tense recently. The United States, Israel, and the Houthi armed forces have started large-scale mutual attacks again, and the global maritime shipping industry is once again facing severe challenges.
Recently, shipping companies continue to adopt the strategy of announcing price increases to support freight rates, but the implementation situation of the announced price increases in April remains to be observed in the follow-up.
(Source: Waitusi)
Beetroot Becomes a Popular Raw Material for Products
In 2024, there is a raw material experiencing explosive growth in the overseas market, and that is "beetroot". Beetroot, a somewhat niche vegetable category in China, has been shining brightly in the European and American markets. From beetroot juice, beetroot powder to snacks, beverages, energy bars, gummies, dietary supplements, etc., terminal products related to beetroot keep emerging in an endless stream, and the market scale is rising year by year.
Beetroot is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, etc., as well as abundant betaine, nitrate, dietary fiber, and betacyanin. In the past two years, due to its rich nutritional components and potential health benefits, beetroot extract has received widespread attention globally. It is not only used as a natural colorant and flavor enhancer in the food and beverage industry, but also has potential application directions in industries such as nutritional supplements, functional food and beverages, and cosmetics.
(Source: Phytochemicals Views)
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