NUTRACEUTICALS AND BOTANICAL EXTRACTS
We work with leading global suppliers of botanical extracts and nutraceuticals. We source, stock and deliver the best clinically researched ingredients for the dietary supplement, sport nutrition and functional food and beverage markets in South Africa.
The demand for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is on the rise as more consumers seek to take control of their health and well-being. SK Chemtrade offers a wide array of ingredients to support this growing sector, including vitamins, minerals, omega-3 sources, botanical extracts, fruit and vegetable extracts, slimming agents, joint health agents, gut health, and immunity ingredients. These ingredients are suitable for various dosage forms such as capsules, tablets, and powder sachets.
Gencor Pacific
Gencor Pacific combine a rich 6000-year history of Ayurvedic wisdom with rigorous science to deliver natural, pure and clinically studied ingredients.
Gencor’s herbal ingredients have been clinically studied and shown to be effective in both animal and human clinical trials. Many of their clinical trials are peer-reviewed, double-blind controlled trials with impressive results.
Gencor’s Testofen™ is the world’s most clinically researched Fenugreek Seed Extract.
Please refer here for their full range of ingredients – https://www.gencorpacific.com/about
Ransom Naturals
Ransom Naturals Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of botanical extracts for the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Personal Care and Food & Beverage industries. With 175 years of experience in the field of natural products, the company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They offer product, process and method development, from laboratory initiation through scale up to full commercial production at their GMP compliant site in Hitchin, United Kingdom.
Their product portfolio includes active botanical pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. They standardise APIs to the exacting requirements of a wide range of pharmacopeial or customer in-house specifications and offer a full regulatory support service. Extracts are in liquid, soft extract (viscous semi-solid) and powdered forms to satisfy the needs of different markets. Their beverage related products are available in liquid or more concentrated semi-viscous forms to support a wider range of applications.
Ransom offers single botanical extracts ideal for enhancing beverage flavours and functionality, such as elderflower, ginger, elderberry and Rooibos extracts. They expect to see an increasing demand for superfood extracts that support healthy bodies and healthy minds, such as elderberry, ginger, turmeric, guarana and adaptogens that support a positive mood and wellbeing such as the newly developed ashwagandha extract.
Ransom’s Genus Extract is a single customer blend of botanicals that offers a unique taste and flavour profile. These products are blends of botanical extracts that target particular areas of functionality, for example, relaxation, improved cognitive response, cardiovascular and digestive health. Ransom offers blends that are unique and produced through one multi-component extraction, improving cycle times and simplifying the facilitation of finished formulations.
Nexira
SK Chemtrade is proud to be the exclusive distributor for Nexira, the global leader in the supply of acacia gum, natural ingredients, and botanical extracts. Combining their broad scientific and technological expertise with a thorough awareness of market trends, Nexira have created a variety of innovative products whose active ingredients have been improved through scientific studies and clinical trials. Nexira offer ingredients for:
- Beauty from Within
- Diabetes
- Weight management
- Stress Management
- Cognition
- Women’s Health
- Immunity
- Heart Health
Please refer here for further information – https://www.nexira.com/application/health-well-being/
Taiyo
Taiyo is a pioneer in the research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Their innovative ingredients, derived from natural sources, help people live healthier lives.
Their premium, clinically researched ingredients include:-
- Sunfibre™ – Prebiotic and Low FODMAP soluble fibre
- Suntheanine™ – Pure l-theanine for focus, stress & sleep
- Sunphenon™ – Potent polyphenols derived from green tea
- Sunactive™ – Natural organic green tea leaf powder
- Matcha – Natural organic green tea leaf powder
Leiber
Leaders in Brewers’ Yeast products and beta-glucan.
Leiber Yeast products provide multi-prebiotic effects, such as the immunostimulating effect of beta-glucan, the contribution to the overall health of proteins or the fundamental positive impact of Brewers’ Yeast on skin, nails and hair.
Leiber Brewers’ Yeast products have a wide range of possible uses, making them the perfect basis for versatile product concepts. The health benefits of Brewers’ Yeast have been known in various civilisations for a long time: for example, as a source of valuable B vitamins and a range of organically bound minerals with excellent bioavailability.
