FermaPro® Black Garlic
FermaPro® Black Garlic is a prime example of how fermentation can make already-healthy foods even more exceptional. Prized in many Asian cultures for its distinctive flavor and health benefits, black garlic is produced by aging regular garlic under mild heat, resulting in natural enzymatic fermentation.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Supplement
Product families
Applications
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Other Food Applications
- Functional Foods
- Other Nutrition Applications
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Vegetable Products & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- FermaPro
- Functions
- Preservative, Supplement
- Ingredient Name
- Black Garlic
- Labeling Claims
- Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Ingredient
- Black Garlic
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Background
The use of garlic for medicinal purposes dates back more than 5000 years. Garlic's cardiovascular effects are the most studied and promoted of its benefits, but its therapeutic properties also include plasma lipid support and positive effects on the immune system. The health-promoting effects of garlic are derived from sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin and S-allyl cysteine (SAC), a superstar antioxidant found abundantly only in black garlic (compared to other garlics). Unfortunately, allicin is very unstable and degrades quickly under heat. It is also extremely pungent, which limits its potential as a dietary supplement. The aging/fermentation of black garlic increases the levels of the stable compound, SAC, and changes the flavor and odor of raw garlic to a sweet, umami flavor.
- HIGHLIGHTS
Proprietary double fermentation; A whole-food ingredient, sourced in North America and processed in Wisconsin Nothing is ever added – preserved in its whole garlic matrix No extraction or purification – natural phytonutrient profile is retained Freeze-dried – no added excipients; Nothing is ever added – preserved in its whole garlic matrix; No extraction or purification – natural phytonutrient profile is retained; Freeze-dried – no added excipients; Natural matrix ensures greater stability of marker compounds; Guaranteed SAC content; Higher ORAC than regular garlic
- Food Ingredients Features
- Antioxidant Properties
- Excellent Bioavailability
- Rich in Minerals
- Rich in Vitamins
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Preservative
- Supplement
