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| Project Title | Production of plant proanthocyanidins | |
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| Track Code | P3029 | |
| Short Description | Process for extracting and purifying proanthocyanidins extracted from the bark of Canadian pine trees. | |
| Abstract | None | |
| Tags | agriculture, antioxidant, bioflavonoid, biomaterials, drug therapy, food, food science, health, human health, life sciences, medical, medical sciences, non-food products and processing, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, pine, proanthocyanidins, therapy, treatment | |
| Posted Date | Mar 22, 2007 9:58 AM | |
Description |
Process and Product
Solvent-free process allowing for the isolation of oligomers. Proanthocyanidins are bioflavonoids with antioxidant properties. The resulting product is over 99% water-soluble; has a standard strength of 400 Porter Value Units (PVU); and contains less than 1% monomers.
Potential Applications |
Market
Markets for natural antioxidants are growing and an increasing number of studies corroborate the beneficial effects of pine bark extracts rich in antioxidant flavonoids (e.g. Pycnogenol). These substances protect vitamins and other substances sensitive to oxygen.
Limitations |
This posting does not represent an endorsement or guarantee by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) of any products, processes or practices of the firm holding the exclusive license for this technology.
Third Party Rights |
The intellectual property rights belong to the Canadian company Atsenti Inc. and to Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Canada as managed by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. AAFC has developed expertise in the extraction, characterization and purification of plant extracts. An exclusive operating license has been granted to Atsenti Inc.
Additional |
Business Opportunity Available
The company Atsenti Inc. (http://www.atsenti.com/) owning the operating license is seeking strategic alliances (sub-licensing and/or distribution) to develop the Asian, European and American markets.
Industry Contact:
Mr. Mario Borduas
Atsenti inc.
3405 Casavant West
Saint-Hyacinthe Québec Canada J2S 0B8
Telephone: (450) 771-0770