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In recent years, the physiological and health benefi ts of cranberries have entered the consciousness of consumers. This ’superfruit&rsquo is showing up in a wide range of consumer products because of its natural status and the range of interesting nutrients it offers in skin care, hair care and nutritional products. There is no doubt that cranberries sell – particularly to the younger woman demographic. They also have a strong association with the ’natural&rsquo trend that is taking over the consumer products market. And while the whole cranberry is interesting in addressing a number of wellness issues, the real powerhouse of the cranberry exists in its smallest component – the seed.

Cranberol®: Releasing the power of the cranberry

Valensa’s Cranberol® cranberry seed extract is one of the most exciting natural oils for personal care and nutraceutical formulations. A look at the ingredient profi le (below) shows why. Cranberol® contains more than 80% essential fatty acids and the highest levels of tocopherols and tocotrienols from any botanical source. It is also the only natural oil with 1:1 Omega-3/Omega-6 ratio – considered desirable in many formulations. It contains more than 4500 ppm of phytosterols.

Cranberol® cranberry seed extract profi le

Great physical properties, easy to formulate and stable

In nutraceuticals and functional foods, Cranberol® cranberry seed extract is compatible with a wide range of other ingredients, and because of Valensa’s proprietary O2B peroxidation blocker system, it exhibits excellent oxidative stability during processing. It is a unique plant-based source of Omega fatty acids – making it attractive for vegetarian and vegan consumers.

For hair and skin care products, Cranberol® has a mild, pleasant aroma and dissolves lipids, oils, alcohols and waxes in a formulation. It also features emolliency and moisturizing properties. These properties make this natural ingredient an excellent addition to a wide range of consumer product formulations.

The Cranberol® brand

A commitment to quality and efficacy you can trust

Valensa is a leading manufacturer of targeted, high-value supplemental nutrition and cosmeceutical products for a broad range of applications. Cranberol® cranberry seed extract is a unique ingredient that relies on solid science and good manufacturing practices. We employ our DeepExtract supercritical CO2 process to obtain the highest level of nutrients from cranberry seeds of any other product on the market. Our O2B Peroxidation Blocker technology protects Cranberol® against oxidation, delivering the highest level of efficacy and safety to the consumer. Valensa is ready to partner with you to adapt this ingredient to whatever your requirement, and our commitment to quality means that you can trust Cranberol® as a foundation of the brands you create in the marketplace.

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