Grapefruit.GSE.Function and Application of Grapefruit seed extract.

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Production and processing of Grapefruit Extract.

Grapefruit Seed Extract GSE INCI Name CITRUS GRANDIS SEED EXTRACT EINECS ELINCS No 289-904-6 CAS:90045-43-5 photo picture image Grapefruit Extract Production:
 1).Grapefruit pulp and seeds(the by-product of expeller-extracted grapefruit juice) is dried and ground into a fine powder.
 2).The grapefruit powder is dissolved in purified water and distilled to remove the fiber and pectin.
 3).This distilled slurry is spray dried at low temperatures forming a concentrated grapefruit bioflavonoid powder.
 4).This concentrated powder is dissolved in vegetable glycerine and heated.
 5).Food grade ammonium chloride and ascorbic acid are added,and this mixture is heated under pressure.
 6).This material undergoes catalytic conversion using natural catalysts(including hydrochloric acid and natural enzymes.).
 7).This slurry is cooled, filtered and treated with ultraviolet light.
 The amount of Ammonium Chloride remaining in the final product is between 15% and 19%.
 The amount of Ascorbic Acid remaining in the final product is between 25mg/g and 30mg/g.
 There is no residue of hydrochloric acid in the final product.

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last edit date:20th,May.2009.