Specification :
Broccoli Extract
Latin name: Brassica oleracea Botrytis Cymosa
Chinese name: hua cai
Plant Part Used: Stem flower buds
Active ingredient: Sulforaphane
Specification: Sulforaphane0.5% -95%
CAS No.: 4478-93-7
Molecular Formula: C6H11S2NO
Molecular Weight: 177.29
Extract Method: Solvent Extraction
Physical state and appearance: Fine brown powder
Odour & Taste: Characteristic, light.
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol and water solution.
Introduction: The word broccoli, from the Italian plural of broccolo, refers to " the flowering top of a cabbage" .Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli has large flower heads, usually green in color, arranged in a tree-like fashion on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves. Broccoli most closely resembles cauliflower, which is a different cultivar group of the same species.
History: Broccoli evolved from a wild cabbage plant on the continent of Europe. Indications point to the vegetable' s being known 2, 000 years ago.Since the Roman Empire, broccoli has been considered a uniquely valuable food among Italians. Broccoli was grown at Antwerp whence it was taken to England by the sculptor Peter Scheemakers, according to a biographical note by J. T. Smith.Broccoli was first introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants but did not become widely known until the 1920s.
Actions: Any sulforaphane is so far have found in vegetables cancer-fighting best material, besides anti-cancer beyond, broccoli also contains rich ascorbic acid, can enhance the ability to detoxify liver, enhancing immunity. And among them a certain amount of flavonoids substances, criterion for high blood pressure, heart disease have regulation and prevention functionored as the crown of the vegetables.
Main Function:
1. The Extract made form broccoli may prevent skin cancer when applied directly to the skin.
2. Broccoli ( Broccoli Extract) could promote lung health
3. Sulforaphane is a long-lasting anti-oxidant and detoxifier, and to contribute to the integrity of the cells, promoting the body' s immune defense systems for the overall health and well being.
4. Sulforapane has been shown to be able to restore antioxidant gene expression in human epithelial tissue in which DJ-1 has been reduced .DJ-1is a biochemical regulator that stabilizes NRF2, while KEAP1-another regulator -inhibits NRF2
Package: 2.5 kg/ bag, double vacuum packing inside, 25 kg/ fiber drum or according to customer requirement.
Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: 24 Months when properly stored.