Description
Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract is an antioxidant rich extract from kiwifruit grown in New Zealand. Kiwifruit are packed full of healthy nutrients, particularly the skin which has contains high levels of antioxidants. Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract is extracted from the skins of kiwifruit.

 

Naturally Extracted
Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract is extracted using only water with our 100% Aqua Pure® process.

 

 

This ensures:

  • The activity of the antioxidants is maximised
  • The extract is 100% soluble in water
  • There are no chemical or solvent residues

 

Composition
Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract contains a complex mixture of phenolic antioxidants including hydrocinnamic acid derivatives and proanthocyanins.

 

Functionality
Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract has a very high antioxidant activity and is scientifically proven to defend cells from oxidative stress:
The antioxidant activity is measured using the ORAC assay and Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract has an ORAC activity of> 3000 units/gram. Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit Extract is able to protect cultured human cells from hydrogen peroxide-dependent oxidative stress.

 

 

Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit can deliver enhanced antioxidant activity to products in order to maintain good health.

 

Application
Oxi-fend® Kiwifruit is supplied as a freeze dried powder. Its natural extraction, high antioxidant activity, purity and 100% solubility in water makes it ideal for addition into functional foods, beverages and supplements.