Natural defence
supports the body’s natural defences during the winter season
Natural source of antioxidants
standardised to anthocyanosides
Diverse applications
suitable for syrups, gummies, sachets, capsules and other formats
Sustainably sourced
responsibly and reliably sourced in Europe
Elderberry contains various types of polyphenols with antioxidant activity, including anthocyanins. ³ In vitro data reviews suggest that anthocyanins support the body’s natural defences.³ ⁴ ⁵ While not all of the research on elderberry has resulted in favourable outcomes, some published clinical studies found that elderberry may support a reduction in the duration and severity of upper respiratory tract symptoms. ⁹ ¹⁰ A 2021 systematic review found evidence that, “elderberry has some effect on inflammatory markers, although this effect may decline with ongoing supplementation.”¹²
At Givaudan, we are committed to sourcing all materials and services in a way that protects both people and the environment by 2030. We collaborate with our suppliers to optimise harvest and post-harvest practices in accordance with the principles of our Sourcing4Good programme, which promotes responsible practices across our supply chains, while improving both producer livelihoods and the environmental footprints of our products. In addition, our farming operations for our elderberries are traceable to the field and are designed to maximise the berries’ anthocyanin content.
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Generally considered healthier and more nutritious than the other main cereals, oats offer a full range of benefits in a single ingredient. OatWell™ can be provided in three different concentrations of beta-glucans, all delivering both soluble and insoluble fibres, along with an average of 21% - 23% protein.
OatWell™ uses a unique production process to fractionate the oat kernel into three product lines: beta-glucan products, oat flours, and oat oils. Our production process preserves the native structure of oat beta-glucans, retaining their high molecular weight during fractionation into oat brans with a high amount of beta-glucans.
The molecular weight of oat beta-glucan is essential to delivering health benefits. OatWell™'s beta-glucan has a very high molecular weight (2000-2500 kDa as naturally found in oats), which contributes to its unique viscosity and thickening properties. This viscosity has an important impact on physiological functions, such as reducing blood cholesterol levels, moderating blood glucose and insulin levels, and potentially benefiting satiety.
Benefits of OatWell’s high molecular weight:
The prebiotic effects of oat bran fibre have been validated through years of research. In a review by Malkki and Virtanen, they cite: “in the large bowel, soluble dietary fibre increases the fermentation activity, especially production of butyric acid, enhances growth and colonisation of some probiotic bacterial strains, increases production of microbial mass and thereby aids the removal of nitrogen via faeces. It also increases wet weight of stools, thereby alleviating constipation”.²¹
Research conducted on oat beta-glucan demonstrates that it meets three important criteria, confirming its status as a prebiotic fibre:¹ ²
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