Sabinsa’s Probiotic Receives GRAS Status

LactoSpore, a room-temperature stable probiotic (Bacillus coagulans) from Sabinsa, was affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by an independent scientific panel assembled by Soni & Associates, which reviewed safety and toxicology data. The ingredient can now be used safely in a wide range of foods and beverages.

According to the company, the strain is in the sporulated form and this enhances survival and proliferation in the gastrointestinal environment unlike vegetative cells that may be destroyed under these conditions. The culture produces only the beneficial L-(+) form of lactic acid in the gastrointestinal tract. Because of its convenient storage, manufacturing and handling attributes, the strain does not require refrigeration to maintain its reported health benefits.

The company also recently launched Saberry, a patent-pending natural extract of amla (Indian gooseberry) recently described in a peer reviewed publication.

According to Sabinsa, natural amla is an antioxidant superfruit, pickled and preserved for its health food benefits and used in the Ayurvedic tradition as a tonic in multiple compositions to support general health maintenance and the management of various health conditions.

More info: www.sabinsa.com

Symrise Launches Multifunctional Moisturizer

SymTriol, the newest cosmetic ingredient from Symrise, is a multifunctional substance that works as a moisturizer, fragrance and antimicrobial agent. It can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products such as gels, creams and lotions and is a patent-pending blend of 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-hexanediol and methylbenzyl alcohol. According to the company, it allows manufacturers to reduce the amount of preservatives such as parabens.

More info: www.symrise.com

Gelest Publishes New Cross-Coupling Reagents Brochure

Gelest Inc. recently published a 36-page brochure, “Silicon-Based Cross-Coupling Reagents.” According to the company, the booklet provides a discussion of cross-coupling reactions—a recently introduced synthetic method for carbon-carbon bond formation.

More than 100 references are cited, according to the company, including key reviews on the formation of styrene, diene and enyne derivativesas well as Heck coupling/cross-coupling cascade reaction sequences.

For more information about Gelest’s silicon-based cross-coupling agent offerings or to receive a copy of its new brochure, call (215) 547-1015, or send an email to [email protected]. A digital copy of the brochure is available at the Gelest website, www.gelest.com

Indigo by Valois Now Available

The mini-packaging section of Valois, now called Indigo by Valois, recently rolled out www.indigobyvalois.com. According to the company, this marketing tool targets all those aiming to multiply the power of their brands with ground-breaking mini-products, as Indigo by Valois has established its position as the ideal partner for perfume and cosmetics brands looking for alternative solutions for small promotional items.

More info: www.indigobyvalois.com

TRI-K Named Distributor of Val De Vire Bioactives

TRI-K Industries, Inc. was recently appointed as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Val de Vire Bioactives.Located in France, Val de Vire specializes in the production of raw materials from cider apples.

France is the number-one grower of cider apples in the world, producing approximately 250,000 tons per year. Dedicated solely to cider apple extracts, Val de Vire is the second largest cider producer in France.

The company’s careful extraction process preserves the native, active properties of cider apples and allows total traceability from orchard to finished product, according to TRI-K.

For the cosmetic industry, Val de Vire produces extracts with a high microbiological quality, according to the company.Capturing the distinctive properties of cider apples, which are high in polyphenols, Val de Vire has created a unique and effective product line of active ingredients that enhance skin health and appearance: Pomaceo WAP, Pomaceo CQR, Pomaceo WLA and Pomaceo Apple Seed Oil.The Pomaceo ingredients are 100% natural apple extracts, containing no preservatives.

Made up of highly-concentrated apple antioxidants, the Pomaceo product range provides many benefits, such as anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, skin firming and smoothing, slimming and UV protection. Additionally, the polyphenols found in cider apples are known to act as a natural remedy for hair loss, according to TRI-K.

More info: www.tri-k.com