Flavex Naturextrakte GmbH

Organic Amaranth Seed CO2-to extract contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components. The yellow oil, stabilized with FLAVEX organic Rosemary Antioxidant extract contains a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids including 20 - 35 % oleic acid and 40 - 55 % linoleic acid and a content of squalene > 5 %. Further the extract contains sterols and tocopherols. 
It is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, without any solvent residues, inorganic salts, heavy metals nor reproducible microorganisms.

Application in cosmetics: 
Amaranth seed oil has a high concentration of squalene, a poly-unsaturated triterpene hydrocarbon. Squalene is the biochemical precursor of steroid synthesis, quickly absorbed by the skin, a natural moisturiser and protects against UV-light.
Furthermore Amaranth seed oil has calming, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used especially for dry, sensitive and atopic skin, contributes to healthy cell membranes and works against skin aging.

Application in Food supplements:
Several in vitro and in vivo studies provide evidence that Amaranth seed oil with its bioactive ingredients have antioxidative, hypocholesterolemic and liver protecting activity.

Organic Curcuma Longa CO2-to extract contains all CO2-soluble, lipophilic components. The yellow-orange, clear to slightly turbid liquid oil with a typical smell contains a high concentration of bioactive turmerones. The extract consists of 70 - 90% essential oil, which contains mainly alpha-turmerone, beta-turmerone and ar-turmerone. Further small amounts of alpha-phellandrene, alpha-zingiberene and sesquiphellandrene, as well as traces of curcumin. 
The extract is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, without any solvent residues, inorganic salts, heavy metals nor reproducible microorganisms. The product is manufactured from the named raw material. It contains no additives and no other technical adjuncts, it is not blended and not formulated. The product is 100 % natural and it corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations.
Cosmetic application: 
In vivo studies on animal models prove a good efficacy in the treatment of Trichophyton induced dermatophytosis as well as an anti-inflammatory effect on psoriasis.

Traditional use:
Curcuma is an important seasoning and in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine,
turmeric has been used to aid digestion and in treatment of liver and bile problems, it helps relieve
arthritis pain, and regulate menstruation. Today, traditional or folk uses of turmeric include heartburn,
dyspepsia, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation, and cancer.

Organic marigold CO2-to extract contains all the CO2-soluble, lipophilic ingredients of Calendula officinalis. The red-brown extract with a characteristic hay-like smell has a high proportion of pentacyclic triterpene alcohols with 4-taraxen structure and triterpendiol monoesters, especially faradiol esters. Furthermore, the extract contains sterols and is color-reduced with a carotenoid content <0.1%. The extract is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, without any solvent residues, inorganic salts, heavy metals nor reproducible microorganisms. The product is manufactured from the named raw material and 100 % natural. It contains no additives and no other technical adjuncts, it is not blended and not formulated.
It should be pointed out that calendula extracts, against widespread opinion, do not contain any sesquiterpene lactones which may cause allergies.

Application in cosmetics: 
Faradiol esters have a significant anti-inflammatory effect [2]. Marigold flower CO2-extracts are recommended for treatment of hurts, bruises, inflammations and damaged skin, for wound healing, for dry sensitive skin, in face creams, sun lotions, lipsticks and hair shampoos.
Recommended dosage: 0,1 - 0,3 %.
Calendula extracts stimulate granulation and thus enhance formation of cell tissue. They are used to cure decubitus, burns, eczema, bee stings, swelling and inflammation of e.g. veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. 
The product has also a relatively high concentration of phytosterols which stimulate the collagen synthesis and thus help to protect the skin against harmful environmental stress. A recent human study confirmed the photoprotective effect of phytosterols.

Organic Paprika CO2-to extract contains the colour components from paprika (Capsicum annuum).

The intense red coloured, homogeneous viscous oil gives food and cosmetics an attractive orange to red color.

It is suitable for savory products such as sausages, sauces and snacks as well as naturally colored fruit preparations, dairy products and sweets. The extract is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, without any solvent residues, inorganic salts, heavy metals nor reproducible microorganisms.

The extract is standardised by addition of organic sunflower oil on 30000 C.U. and stabilized with FLAVEX organic Rosemary Antioxidant extract. The product is manufactured from organic paprika fruits only. It contains no other additives or technical adjuncts. The product is 100 % natural, corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations as well as the current guideline of European Commission "Guidance notes on classification of food extracts with colouring properties" .

Organic Paprika CO2-to extract contains the colour components from paprika (Capsicum annuum).

The intense red coloured, homogeneous viscous oil gives food and cosmetics an attractive orange to red color.

It is suitable for savory products such as sausages, sauces and snacks as well as naturally colored fruit preparations, dairy products and sweets. Due to the contained pungent (capsaicinoids) it can also be used for seasoning food.. The extract is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, without any solvent residues, inorganic salts, heavy metals nor reproducible microorganisms.

The extract is standardised by addition of organic sunflower oil on 40000 C.U. and stabilized with FLAVEX organic Rosemary Antioxidant extract. The product is manufactured from organic paprika fruits only. It contains no other additives or technical adjuncts. The product is 100 % natural, corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations and is COSMOS certified.