Green tea comes from the tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are not fermented or heated like black tea leaves and therefor green tea contains a lot of chlorophyll, antioxidants and polyphenols. When tea plants were discovered, tea was first just used as medicine and only grew later into a beverage. The plant is known from the Chinese medicine a long time ago. It is not sure, if tea was discovered by a Chinese King, Sheng Nong (nearly 3000 B.C.) or if it was originating from India and spread through Buddhism. From there it could have been brought to China, Korea and Japan. But according to the first document about tea, the origin has to be in China or India. Green tea contains a great spectrum of valuable active substances.
The health benefits of green tea extract are mostly due to its high antioxidant content. Antioxidants can help reduce oxidative stress by fighting cell damage caused by free radicals. This cell damage is associated with aging and several diseases. Polyphenol antioxidants called catechins comprise the majority of green tea extract’s antioxidant content. Among the catechins in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most researched and thought to provide the most health benefits. Green tea extract boosts antioxidant capacity, which may help prevent various health problems caused by oxidative stress.
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We are excited to share that Taiyo GmbH recently took part in the Vitafoods Europe exhibition held in Geneva. As a leading provider of innovative ingredients and solutions, Taiyo showcased its products and expanded the reach in various sectors, leaving a lasting impact on attendees. We would like to express our gratitude to all the customers who visited our booth and made Vitafoods 2023 a remarkable event.
We are excited to announce that Taiyo GmbH will be showcasing our latest products at Vitafoods 2023. Vitafoods is one of the largest international exhibitions for supplements, functional foods and beverages, health and wellness products. We are proud to present our new products from the Sunfiber®, Sunphenon® and Vegemeat product range.
Epigallocatechin- gallate (EGCg) is the main catechin in green tea and provides many health benefits. High EGCg intake (>800 mg/day), either in pure form or in form of green tea extracts, especially consumed on an empty stomach can cause side effects such as liver inflammation. Therefore, the EFSA regulated EGCg in pure form as approved NOVEL FOOD (Novel Food Regulation EU 2017/2470) and EGCg containing green tea extracts in the EU regulation No. 2022/2340. Both regulations limit the daily dosage of EGCg and requires labelling warnings for EGCg.
At this years Fi Europe 2022 in Paris, Taiyo is presenting novelties from the Sunfiber®, Vegemeat and Sunphenon® ranges, in addition to the already well-known functional ingredients.
At DrinkTec Munich 2022 functional ingredient expert Taiyo presented brand new beverage concepts which addressed current consumer trends, such as energy water, sleep water, sports nutrition, and other functional drinks. The company presented a newcomer to its Sunfiber® portfolio, Sunfiber VC – an all-natural, 100% soluble dietary fiber – as well as its new Sunfiber Water, CherryShield water and other functional waters. It also presented different “always perfect instant teas”, specially prepared for being brewed in Nespresso cups. Other highlights at the Taiyo booth included the SunMatcha extract and Moringa extract with weight loss properties. The managing director, Dr. Stefan Siebrecht, also informed the audience about the effects of Theanine and it´s benefits for your beverages.
Teavigo® is an innovative product that has many dynamic uses. It is made from high quality green tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. Teavigo® consists of a high polyphenol tea extract that has numerous biochemical and physiological benefits such as antioxidant, anti-microbial, deodorant and thermogenic (fat burning) activities.
Sunphenon® is an innovative product that has many dynamic uses. It is made from high quality green tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. Sunphenon® consists of a series of tea extracts that have numerous biochemical and physiological benefits such as antioxidant, anti-microbial, deodorant and thermogenic (fat burning) activities.
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