Hydroxytyrosol, the superhero of cosmetic antioxidants.
The most potent polyphenol of the olive tree is also the most powerful antioxidant in the plant kingdom according to numerous scientific studies. Hydroxytyrosol is revealed as a revolutionary ingredient for the cosmetic industry and a Mother Nature’s gift for the skin.
The value of antioxidants in cosmetics.
At Nutexa, we analyze the reasons why natural antioxidants should be a key ingredient in the future of cosmetics, especially those from the olive tree, such as Hydroxytyrosol.
Grape extracts (Part III), analysis of its antibacterial function.
We conclude our series of articles dedicated to grape extracts revealing one of their most unknown properties of this fruit: its role as an antimicrobial agent.
Functions of Rosemary Extract in food and its labeling.
Rosemary extracts are one of the ingredients with major potential in the food industry; for its effectiveness in slowing down the deterioration of food and by its natural origin.
Grape extracts (Part II), an effective treatment against varicose veins.
Grapes have excellent healthy benefits. One of the most relevant is its improvement in the circulatory system. Nevertheless, the habitual intake of grapes by the consumers is not enough to exercise a functional activity in the human body. Extracts, with high concentrations of compounds, are the only ones that allow to take advantage of grapes.
Hydroxytyrosol, areas of application. Industries and products.
Extracts of Hydroxytyrosol are an ingredient with a wide variety of use. Its properties and benefits can be exploited in different industries. And considering its different presentation formats, it becomes a product with great potential for innovation.
The olive tree, a plant with a lot of potential for Nutraceuticals.
The Nutraceutical Industry is booming. More and more studies support the efficacy of natural dietary supplements in preventing, and even treating, certain diseases. The growth of this sector require to invest in research, train experts and offer products with high functionality. In this sense, the olive is an ideal ingredient but its potential is still […]
Times for harvest and new nutraceutical products. Grape Extracts (Part I).
Mid August is the date in which the harvest usually begins in the northern hemisphere and therefore in the Mediterranean countries. It is the moment to collect the grapes which the wines are made with and to harvest the clusters that we will eat. But there is more good news: the ripening of the fruit […]
The olive tree, endorsed by the EFSA for its cardiovascular effect.
Few molecules are as powerful for health as Hydroxytyrosol, a polyphenol present in the olive plant. Its extraordinary properties offers great opportunities to the nutraceutical industry.
Nutexa adds ecological and social value to your products
Nutexa was born two years ago with a strong commitment that defines the company: to provide healthy ingredients, being respectful with the environment and betting on local resources and social development.
Olive seed, a new and delicious way to enrich bread and pasta
Today consumers demand healthy food as well as new flavors. Gathering both requirements is challenging. But, sometimes, nature gives solutions if we know how to take advantage of its resources. Olive seed is the best example of how a traditional product becomes in something new for industry, beneficial to the body and attractive to consumers.
Properties and benefits of the Hydroxytyrosol from olive trees
Hydroxytyrosol is the main antioxidant of virgin olive oil and, therefore, a potent free radical scavenger. As free radicals are the precursors of many health problems, numerous scientific studies have shown that the consumption of olive polyphenols, and especially Hydroxytyrosol (HTY), promotes positive health effects.
