With the increasing side effects of antibiotics and the growing incidence of diseases caused by the stressful and hectic lifestyles of the contemporary youth population, more consumers are gradually becoming aware of the health benefits of bulk plant extract. The demand for their applications in skin care, health care, functional foods, nutraceuticals and cosmetics has increased significantly.
According to Markets analysis, the botanical extracts market was valued at approximately USD 23.7 billion in 2019. It is expected to reach USD 59.4 billion by 2025. growing at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2019 to 2025. More and more people are becoming aware of the side effects of synthetic fragrances as well as the health benefits of plant-based medicines and herbal extracts. This has significantly boosted the botanical extracts market. Moreover, with the increase in R&D activities in the plant extracts market and the popularity of convenience foods. The demand for bulk plant extract is growing in the food and beverage industry.
As the post-epidemic era continues, immune health and sleep health are expected to be the new favorites in the plant extracts application market. Brain health and eye care have also been two of the enduring popular demands for plant extract dietary supplements. The following is to introduce you to several plant extracts with higher potential for future market applications.
Bulk Marigold Extract Powder
Main function: Eye protection
The content of lutein in marigold is extremely high. Other carotenoids have few impurities and are easy to separate and purify. Therefore, the industrial production of lutein powder extraction at home and abroad is based on the pigment marigold as raw material.
The main active ingredients of marigold extract are lutein and zeaxanthin. It belongs to carotenoids. It is not only an important natural pigment but also an excellent antioxidant. It is also the main component that makes up the macular region of the retina in the human eye.
Studies have shown that lutein in the eye has a filtering effect on UV rays. It can protect against UV rays emitted by sunlight, computers, etc. It helps to slow down the aging, degeneration and lesions of the eyes and reduces the incidence of eye diseases.
Bulk Ginkgo Biloba Extract Powder
Main effects: Improve memory
The main medicinal components of ginkgo biloba are ginkgo flavonoids and ginkgolides. It has the efficacy of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing channels and relieving pain, astringing the lungs and calming asthma, resolving turbidity and lowering fat. Besides, Ginkgo biloba can dissolve cholesterol and dilate blood vessels. This is very effective in treating cardiovascular diseases, memory loss and dementia.
Currently, ginkgo biloba products are one of the most used bulk plant extract in the world when preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. China's ginkgo biloba extract production accounts for half of the world. Ginkgo biloba extracts are used in more than 130 countries around the world. The global market for various ginkgo biloba preparations, health food and cosmetics in 2019 totalled more than $10 billion. This is the global leader in botanical preparations.
Bulk Lycopene Extract Powder
Main effects: whitening, antioxidant
Lycopene is a naturally occurring red open-chain hydrocarbon carotenoid. Neither humans nor animals can produce lycopene. It is currently prepared by plant extraction, chemical synthesis and microbial fermentation. Lycopene is a functional natural pigment with physiological functions such as preventing many types of cancer, protecting cardiovascular and cerebral vessels, protecting the skin and improving immunity. It is widely used in the fields of healthcare products, cosmetics and food and beverage.
Main application areas:
● Health care products:
GNPD data shows that there are 177 new products containing lycopene supplements worldwide. According to the State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), there are 31 types of lycopene-containing health supplements that have been approved by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), of which two are imported and the rest are domestic. These 31 kinds of bulk plant extract health products are mainly used for antioxidants, delaying aging, enhancing immunity, regulating blood lipids, and so on. Two of them are tablets and one is oil. The rest are capsules.
● Cosmetics:
GNPD data shows that there are 81 kinds of new skincare products containing lycopene. There are 51 types of color cosmetics. Typical products such as lycopene moisturizing lotion have whitening and anti-aging effects. Domestic products include lycopene whitening essence applicator shots, which have antioxidant, anti-allergy and whitening effects.
● Food and Beverage:
Lycopene in food and beverage. Lycopene has received "Novel Food" approval in Europe and GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status in the United States, with non-alcoholic beverages being the most popular. Non-alcoholic beverages are the most popular, with GNPD data showing 20 new products. Seven in areas such as bread and breakfast cereals. Seven in the area of processed meats, fish and eggs. Seven types in the dairy products area. 6 types in the chocolate and confectionery area. 5 types in sauces and dressings. 5 kinds in the field of desserts and ice cream. Chinese patent 200810017681 describes a method of applying lycopene in dairy products. It is applied to dairy products. It maintains the nutrition of dairy products and enriches their health functions.
Bulk Rosemary Extract Powder
Main effects: Antioxidant
Rosemary extract can be divided into oil-soluble and water-soluble. The active ingredients in the former are mainly rosmarinic acid and rosmarinol. The latter is mainly rosemarinic acid. In addition, rosemary extract has the property of high-temperature resistance. At 240 degrees Celsius, it is still very stable. In contrast, the stability of general plant extracts is susceptible to temperature.
Rosemarinic acid is a natural antioxidant. Its antioxidant activity is stronger than vitamin E, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and folic acid. This helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.
Since rosemary extract is insensitive to light and heat as well as acids, it acts as an antioxidant in fats and oils, meat products, puffed foods and even spices. Bulk plant extract is therefore recognized as a natural antioxidant by the industry.
Rosemary extract is one of the best-performing natural antioxidants available. There will be a very wide range of application opportunities in the fight against fat oxidation. For example, how to protect various unsaturated fatty acids from rancidity and oxidation, now popular fish oil capsules, CLA, ALA, etc. to maximize the health benefits. Do not rule out the enterprise will be rosemary extract compound. To protect the unsaturated fatty acids that are highly susceptible to oxidation. The preservation of healthy unsaturated fatty acids in the dairy sector will also be a place where rosemary extract can play a role. More convenience food leisure food such as instant noodles, crisps, French fries, etc.
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