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Origanox: A potent new natural antioxident |
R. REZNIK, RAD Natural Technologies, 3 Belinson St., Kiryat-Ono, 55297, Israel RAD Natural Technologies (“RNT”) 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.
Session 43, New Products & Technologies: Ingredients
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