NP Nutra ~ CranPhyto

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif.NP Nutra introduced CranPhyto to its existing Signature Ingredients line. CranPhyto is whole cranberry powder which is freeze-dried in order to maintain the cranberrys synergistic blend of nutrients to provide supplement and functional food and beverage manufacturers the health benefits of whole cranberries. The phytonutrients in cranberries, such as resveratrol, piceatannol and pterostilbene contain high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cranberries are known to be specifically rich in a subclass of flavonoids called proanthocyanidins (PACs). The PACs found in cranberries have an A-type linkage structure that sets them apart from some other vegetable and fruit PACs, and is responsible for their anti-adhesion properties.

The cranberry has a distinguished history in the functional foods and beverages industries. Product manufacturers will find that CranPhyto is applicable in dietary supplements, sports drinks, ice cream, fruit juice, ice tea, soup, yogurt, instant food, flavor packs in tea bags, smoothies, candies, chocolates, fruit cocktails, sauces, salad dressings, bakery applications, etc. CranPhyto is an ideal ingredient for application in capsule, tablet and powdered products.