Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Food vs. food supplements In our daily work with plant extracts, we have often noticed that some plants are used as dietary supplements, but not as food. In this article, we will discuss the differences in use. Food vs. food s... Jun 5, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Maltodextrin in plant extracts Maltodextrin is found in many foods. The term is derived from maltose (= malt sugar) and dextrose (= glucose; grape sugar). The substance is almost tasteless and is used as an energy carrier as well a... May 22, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Vitafoods 2023 The Vitafoods in Geneva is considered the largest trade fair in Europe around the topic of food supplements and this year we were there again as visitors. Our impressions Christiane Strasse and Dirk B... May 16, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Yarrow The (common) yarrow (Achillea millefolium) belongs to the daisy family and is a perennial plant that can reach a height of up to one meter. It is now widespread throughout the world, but originated in... May 8, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Micrological assessment of food supplements Basically, in the EU we have the COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No. 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs for the microbiological assessment of foodstuffs. ( REG_2073/20... May 4, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Plant-based trends in food supplements The most popular herbal ingredients in dietary supplements may vary depending on current consumer trends and research findings. Composition of the popular herbal ingredients Tumeric Turmeric contains ... May 4, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Pyrrolizidinal alkaloid forming plants Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are secondary plant compounds that are mainly found in flowering plants, including composite plants, broadleaf plants, orchids and legumes. These alkaloids serve as prote... May 2, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Plant extracts from europe The topic of regionality has accompanied us for several years. Since then, we have been working steadily on aligning and focusing our product portfolio accordingly. Our focus is on geographical Europe... Apr 26, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Spermidine Spermidine is currently a popular substance that wants to be used in the dietary supplement industry. Unfortunately, however, it is not that simple, because spermidine is considered a novel food and i... Apr 12, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Nettle Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is widespread and grows in Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa. Despite its stinging hairs, which can cause skin irritation and painful rashes when touched,... Apr 5, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Black elderberry Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a shrub native to Central Europe that grows between three and eight meters high. Meanwhile, the plant can be found throughout Europe, Asia Minor and Western Siberi... Mar 27, 2023 News
Chem2Market GmbH, Clara Samel Bitterorange The bitter orange (Citrus x Aurantium), also called bitter orange, belongs to the rue family (Rutaceae). The fruit grows on an evergreen tree native to Asia. However, it is now also grown in the Medit... Mar 20, 2023 News
