Product Profile
Broccoli extract is an active ingredient extracted from Brassicaceae broccoli. It contains various nutrients such as protein, sugar, fat, vitamins and carotene. In addition, it also contains isothiocyanates, flavonoids ( Flavonoids) and volatile oils and other pharmacological ingredients. Broccoli extract can prevent cancers such as breast cancer, rectal cancer, and gastric cancer. It also has a strong ability to scavenge DPPH free radicals; ascorbic acid can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver and improve the body's immunity. The flavonoids contained in it can regulate and prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.
Nutrient content
The nutritional content of broccoli is very comprehensive. The main ingredients include protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fat, dietary fiber, sugars, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, etc., especially the protein content of broccoli is higher than that of cabbage. The content of vitamin A is 240 times and 6 times that of cabbage flowers and tomatoes respectively, and the calcium content is twice that of tomatoes.
Anti-cancer effect
An enzyme called carotene extracted from broccoli can increase the activity of carcinogen detoxification enzymes, thereby preventing the occurrence of cancer. The main anti-cancer active ingredient in broccoli extract is isothiocyanate, which has high biological activity and can induce apoptosis in human liver cancer cells and gastric adenocarcinoma SGC-7901 cells.
Pharmacological effects
Antioxidant effect Broccoli extract has a strong ability to scavenge DPPH free radicals, indicating that broccoli contains antioxidant substances that can scavenge hydroxyl free radicals, alkyl free radicals or peroxy free radicals, and can also block lipid peroxidation chain reactions. , and the ability to scavenge DPPH free radicals is positively correlated with the amount of broccoli extract. The water-soluble extract of broccoli has a stronger ability to scavenge DPPH free radicals than the fat-soluble extract, indicating that broccoli contains a variety of antioxidant substances with different polarities.
Other functions
Broccoli is also rich in ascorbic acid, so eating more broccoli can not only prevent cancer, but also enhance the detoxification ability of the liver and improve immunity. The high fiber in it can effectively reduce the absorption of glucose by the gastrointestinal tract, lower blood sugar, and effectively control the condition of diabetes. Broccoli not only prevents and regulates heart disease and high blood pressure, but also prevents eye diseases. For pregnant women, eating more broccoli is very beneficial, because it is rich in folic acid, which plays an important role in the growth and development of the fetus. In addition, eating broccoli regularly can enhance memory.
Certificates of Analysis
| Product Name: |
Broccoli Extract |
Latin Name: |
Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Part used: |
Fruit |
Country of origin |
China |
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| Item |
Specification |
Result |
| Aaasy |
6% Glucoraphanin |
HPLC |
| Physical & Chemical |
| Appearance |
Brownish yellow powder |
Conforms |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Characteristic |
| Particle Size |
90% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
| Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
1.32% |
| Ash |
≤5.0% |
2.11% |
| Heavy metals |
| As |
≤2ppm |
Conforms |
| Lead (Pb) |
≤2ppm |
Conforms |
| Cadmium(Cd) |
≤1ppm |
Conforms |
| Microbiological Test |
| Total Plate Count |
NMT 1000cfu/g |
Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold |
NMT 100cfu/g |
Conforms |
| E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
| Pesticide Residue |
Negative |
Negative |
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