Mulberry extract is a natural product extracted from the mature fruit of the mulberry plant of the mulberry family, also known as mulberry red pigment, the main component is anthocyanin. The following is a detailed introduction to mulberry extract:
1.Basic Properties
Chinese name: Mulberry Extract
Foreign name: Mulberry Fruit Extract
Preservation mode: sealed, protected from light, stored in a cool dry place
Shelf life: 2 years in case of complying with the storage requirements.
2.Physicochemical index
Mulberry extract has specific physicochemical indexes, including anthocyanin content, weight loss on drying, ash, pH value and heavy metal content. Among them, the content of anthocyanin is usually required to be not less than 15%, while the content of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury should be controlled below 2.0mg/kg, 1.0mg/kg and 0.1mg/kg respectively.
3.The main effects and functions
Kidney tonic: Mulberry extract has the effect of nourishing the kidneys, which can improve the discomfort caused by kidney deficiency to a certain extent.
Blood replenishment: Follow the doctor’s instructions to use mulberry extract, can assist in blood replenishment, help to improve the discomfort caused by qi and blood deficiency.
Generate fluids and moisturize dryness: Mulberry extract has the effect of promoting the secretion of fluids, and also has the effect of moisturizing dryness, which can alleviate various symptoms such as dry mouth, thirst and so on.
Laxative: As mulberry extract contains more dietary fiber, it can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and effectively prevent constipation.
Hair and eyesight: mulberry extract has the effect of making hair black and protecting eyesight, if there is visual fatigue, you can use mulberry extract to improve it appropriately.
Regulate blood sugar: polysaccharides and flavonoids in mulberry extract help regulate blood sugar, promote insulin secretion, enhance insulin sensitivity, and are beneficial to diabetics or people with large fluctuations in blood sugar.
Antioxidant: The polyphenols in mulberry extract have significant antioxidant effects, helping to protect cardiovascular health and prevent cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
4.Application Recommendations
Mulberry extract is widely used in many fields due to its rich nutrients and various biological activities:
Natural dyes and coloring agents: Mulberry extract has bright colors and good coloring properties, and can be used as natural dyes and coloring agents.
Beverages and nutraceuticals: Mulberry extract can be added to beverages and nutraceuticals to provide rich nutritional value and health benefits.
Cosmetics: In recent years, mulberry extracts have also been used in antioxidant skin care products, which have achieved good market response.
5.Production Process
The production of mulberry extract involves a number of links, including the selection and treatment of raw materials, the selection of extraction methods, purification, concentration and drying of the extract. High-quality mulberry raw materials should be free of pests and diseases, no mold. The treatment process includes steps such as cleaning, de-stemming, de-stemming and cutting of raw materials. Commonly used extraction methods include solvent extraction, ultrasonic extraction, microwave extraction and enzymatic extraction. The extracted liquid needs to be processed by multi-stage filter and vacuum concentration equipment to increase the content of active ingredients. Finally, the extracted liquid is dried into powder or granule form by spray drying or lyophilization for easy storage and subsequent application.