Making Quality Lutein – Part1

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

Lutein has always been a natural part of diet of human beings. Natural Lutein was derived from fruits and vegetables that were part of the diet. Naturally, Lutein is found in broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, orange pepper, kiwi fruit, squash, grapes, zucchini and orange juice. Lutein has been incorporated into dietary supplements from around 1996. A dietary intake of 6–10 mg/day has shown to have positive effects for people in all age groups. Lutein is found as a color pigment in the human eye. Its functions as a light filter, thereby protecting the tissues in the eye from the damage of sunlight. Lutein has found many applications in products that cater to the prevention of degeneration of the eye.

 

Lutein is one of the fastest growing product segments in the expanding carotenoid market. New applications emerge in cosmetics, skin-care and the anti-oxidant market. Lutein has been at the centre of the carotenoid market because of its potency and diverse application potential. Lutein has founds its application in a wide variety of products in food, healthcare, beauty and other consumable products industries. The growing demand for Lutein means that there are multiple sources to choose from and many players entering the Lutein manufacturing space. The challenges that are evident are securing a reliable and transparent source for Lutein. A partner company that ensure not only the quality of the product but also maintains consistency in batches, fulfils orders on time and provides complete transparency from source to drum and to you.

 

Bio-gen is a dominant Lutein manufacturers in India, making high-quality Lutein. We have a unique Seed-to-Drum process that maintains the quality and potency of Lutein throughout all stages of manufacture. We ensure that no compromises are made in sourcing, preparation, processing, storing and transportation of Lutein to our client, who can then derive the maximum benefits of the ingredient and maximize its effectiveness in their end products. We source natural Lutein from the best sources in our part of the world. Everything from topography, climatic conditions, geography, chemical properties of the soil and many factors of the plantations are taken to consideration and studied extensively before a plantation is selected.

 

The raw material that arrives at our GMP certified plant at Dabaspet, Bangalore and goes through a several stages of testing and preparation before it enters the many stages of production that gives us the final high-quality Lutein. We make it a point to ensure complete transparency of our sources, techniques and processes so our clients can have all information, greater control and peace of mind purchasing Lutein. Complete documentation and support is provided to all clients. Our quick-response system extends to all our clients and helps you get any information you need about products, orders or consignments around the clock.

We are poised to become one of the major manufacturers of highly potent Lutein in the country. We ship to all clients all over the world. Our client and partners have found our Lutein to be of exceptional quality and consistency.  Our highly trained staff and our state-of-the art machinery ensures consistency of the product while maintaining the desirable density and state of the active ingredient.

To learn more about our signature Seed-to-drum concept of Lutein production or for clarifications, write to sales@bio-gen.in.
Our team will respond at the earliest possible to assist you with everything you need to source great quality Lutein, that has guaranteed quality.

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Benefits of Papaya Leaf Extract

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

Apart from being a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A and folate, Papaya is also rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and carotenes. Papayas also contain high amounts of enzymes called papain and chymopapain, which are critical ingredients for a healthy body. Enzymes are responsible for almost every aspect of life and health, and are needed to help control all mental and physical functions. Papaya leaves have nutrients such as vitamin A, B1, C and E, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Papaya Leaf juice has an important enzyme called papain that aids in digestion by breaking down proteins. Papaya Leaf extract has shown to have great therapeutic properties and is beginning to be widely used in therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Some of the many benefits of Papaya Leaf extract are.

Fights Dengue and has Anti-Malarial properties
Dengue is caused by dengue virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. Dengue could be fatal and is characterized by high fever with headache, severe muscle pain, joint pain, red rashes on the body that can cause itching and a drastic drop in platelets count. The strange part is that, so far, no specific medicine has been formulated to treat Dengue. Papaya leaf juice has been the traditional treatment for dengue fever.

A great deal of case studies have shown that papaya leaf juice contains the enzymes chymopapin and papain that boost platelets, also known as thrombocytes while relieving the symptoms of dengue. Many players in the Pharmaceutical space are currently investing in papaya leaf extract.  The Preparations range from capsules to liquid formulas. Consuming 20ml to 25 ml of Papaya Leaf juice twice a day for a week is what is currently being recommended by doctors for faster results. Papaya leaf has also shown to have anti-malarial properties. It is used in some parts of the world as a prophylactic for preventing malaria in certain endemic zones in many countries.

Fight Fungal & Bacterial Infection
There are more than fifty active ingredients in Papaya Leaf, including Karpain compounds that inhibit microorganisms such as worms, fungi, parasites, bacteria. Papaya Leaf extract is used in herbal medicines and preparations to remove intestinal worms. The extract contains tannins that protect the intestine from re-infection. The proteins prevernt the worms from attaching themselves to the intestinal wall. Papaya Leaf extract is also shown to suppress the cause of typhoid fever.

Skin Cleansing
A great cleansing agent, Papaya leaf’s qualities are generally attributed to the presence of Karpain compounds that inhibit microorganisms and other toxins, thus promoting a clear and blemish free skin while providing the necessary protection against common skin problems like pimples, freckles and pigmentation. Papaya extract is part of many face packs and skin care products. The ingredient is shown to promote a healthy glowing skin. The Juice of papaya leaves is effective in treating eczema. Papaya leaf extract has shown to heal open wounds and sores. It also helps to soften hardened skin or the corn that is formed on the feet dude to various reasons.

Hair Care
Papaya Leaf extract is used in a number of hair care formulations like shampoos and conditioners since it is abundant in vitamins, minerals and enzymes.  Papaya leaf extract promotes hair growth, strengthens the shaft of the hair and prevents problems such as balding, thinning of hair and even dandruff. Papaya leaf extract is used as an ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos and medications that control flakes that results from dandruff. Karpain, one of the major alkaloid components of papaya leaves is effective in removing dirt and oil, as well as chemical build up from hair without side effects. Papaya leaf juice is one of the ‘secrets’ treatments in salons. When used as a conditioner along with other ingredients like hibiscus, coconut milk or honey, Papaya leaf has shown to add shine to dull hair. It is also shown to soften coarse and dry hair when applied.

Other benefits
Apart from the benefits discussed above, Papaya leaf extract has also shown to revitalize the body, maintain high energy levels and promote vitality, renew muscle tissue, strengthen the immune system, help the digestive system by breaking down proteins and supporting production of digestive enzymes. improve the cardiovascular system. It is also great for the treatment for skin wounds that don’t heal quickly, prevention of cataract, lowering the risk of emphysema in smokers and passive smokers thanks to its high vitamin D content.

 

Papaya Leaf Extract has proven time and again to be beneficial in the treatment of many health conditions and the treatment of dengue and malaria. Bio-gen manufactures excellent quality Papaya Leaf Extract in our GMP certified facility in Dobaspet, Bangalore. To learn more about Bio-gen’s Papaya Leaf Extract, write to sales@bio-gen.in

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Fueling the Nutraceutical sector in the coming years

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

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The last decade saw a growth in the nutraceuticals sector due to the emergence of new opportunities, applications and new markets that helped shape and capitalize the nutraceuticals industry. There are several factors that will drive the need for Nutraceuticals in the coming years. These are some of them.

Increased awareness towards Preventive Healthcare.
People are waking up to realize that downtime due to health issues directly effect their bottom line and productivity as a whole. In a world where we are all connected at all times, availability and tele-presence seem to have become the norm in most work cultures around the world. Staying healthy and fit seems to be an increasingly important to improve personal productivity. Consumers are looking towards food and diet for solutions for health and vitality that traditional medications and supplements do not provide. The major aspect for increased awareness of preventive healthcare among the working population is down-time due to illness that reduces personal productivity.

The Global Fitness Trend
The health & fitness industry has long fueled the growth of Nutraceuticals, but a new trend is shaping that will influence the growth of the nutraceutical industry greater than its previous catalysts and that is Preventive Healthcare. Physicians are embracing preventive healthcare and tailored nutrition for their patients as the next level of healthcare. With the emergence of the analytics industry that cater to the healthcare space, new opportunities such as tailored nutrition, anti-aging diets and the like are emerging in healthcare at an unprecedented pace.

Growth of Functional foods and beverages.
The growing demand of functional foods and beverages is another contributing factor to the growth of the food ingredients industry. Consumers are not satisfied with products that merely satisfy a basic need. The calling is for products that satisfy new and sophisticated consumers needs which are not addressed presently. Apart from products that solve specific problems and aid vitality or recovery, healthy snacking is another fast growing sub-trend. People want to feel smarter about their snacking choices. Customers are increasingly picking healthier choices of snacking compared to regular products in the market.

Desire for a better Lifestyle
Globally, consumers are capable and willing to spend more on themselves even in hard economic times. Even though the spending on what may be considered ‘extravagant’ may reduce at a personal level, people continue to be increasingly health conscious and are now buying health products off the shelf, online and also via newer subscription models. All of these new models feed the growing need for a better lifestyle.

We are also witnessing neutracuitcals being introduced in food and beverages space in a way that it goes beyond being just functional food and beverages and entering into medicinal foods space. Going forward, we will see innovative products that will combine functionality, health and great taste, all of which will further the demand for nutraceuticals and food ingredients.
 

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Inauguration Day – New Manufacturing Plant & Corporate Office at Dabaspet

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

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Research & Development

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

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Bio-gen has invested greatly in our Research & Development facilities and Labs in order to stay at the forefront of product & process innovation in the Nutraceuticals space. We are constantly adding new talent, methodologies and practices to our ever growing R&D unit which has helped us prepare and test new formulations in record time and help bring new products to market.

Our R&D has been part of our efforts to stay in the fore-front of innovation in our industry and pass the benefits of our discoveries to our clients.  R&D talent at Bio-gen is experienced and comes from the best universities in the country. The team goes to great lengths to ensure that no compromises are made in all undertakings.

Roles & Activities

  • Pre-formulation & Formulation Research
  • Ingredients Research & Development
  • Formulation Research & Development
  • Analytical tests & methods for product validation – stability, quality, consistency
  • Stability testing through physical and chemical analysis of products
  • GMP compliant Laboratory-scale and pilot-plant manufacturing
  • Development of Production Process development and scale-up validation
  • Transfer of Technology & Formulation to production
  • Trouble shooting & Incident Response

Our focus is to provide our client with the latest in Nutraceuticals and Food Ingredients while reducing the their risks of introducing new products or new product categories to the market. Our clients also benefit from the new opportunities we extend to them as a result of new findings or developments from our ongoing R&D pursuits. This is something that makes us considerably unique among other players in the space.

The Vision of our R&D Department

  • Focus on Quality in all aspects and activities
  • Develop beneficial ingredients & formulations and contribute towards extending the product life-cycle
  • Be an effective and efficient Research and Development center
  • Develop methods of analysis, specifications and quality assurance norms for all activities
  • Enable process that scale to regular production without loss of quality or production efficiency

Bio-gen’s R&D facility at the Dabaspet plant with its state-of-the art technology & talent has enabled us to have several product innovations; the most recent of which is our ‘Garlic Extract’ product. This is a proven product with multiple benefits such as cholesterol reduction, Blood Pressure control, and helps balance lipid profile among others.  This product was developed entirely in-house and is currently undergoing final rounds of clinical tests. Our clients enjoy the benefits of all our break-throughs and show great enthusiasm and support towards our R&D endeavors.

Apart from new product development, our Labs offer strict and on-demand quality control and sampling of all batches of ingredients. This ensures that you can be sure of the quality of ingredients each and every single time.

 

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A Transparent System that ensures Quality

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Bio-gen Extracts

There has been many cases in the industry where entire product batches have been contaminated and rendered unsafe to use because several factors like mishandling, lack of inadequate quality control in sourcing or processing or packaging. Bio-gen maintains strict levels of quality and handling to ensure that such incidents never occur in our processes, from sourcing to delivery.

Generally, various factors effect the quality of neutraceuticals; from the source of the raw materials, handling and processing to packing, storing and shipping. It is usually difficult to have a full view of all these areas of the processing and handling before the products reach you, the customers. Quality of raw materials has always been a growing concern in the industry, since it is cumbersome for most players to track materials from their point of origin, through their processes to the shelves of their clients.

So, how do we ensure quality in our processes and safe sourcing, processing and delivery of ingredients to our customers every single time? Well, we follow a strictly regulated systems at every level of our operations that are monitered around the clock and processes that are under strict scrutiny at all times. We establish quality of processes even at grass root levels and transparency in our methodologies.

Sourcing
We offer complete transperancy from source to shelf to ensure that the ingredients are not only of the highest quality and standards but also gives our clients greater control over products and processes to keep their end of the promise to their customers and partners. The systems laid out to improve transparency and accountability go beyond policies based on the GMP guidelines that cover the manufacture of neutraceuticals to meet the requirements of safety, identity, potency, strength, quality, purity, uniformity and stability.  With improved transparency, our Customers an be assured that they have more understanding of the quality of ingredient they purchase.

Partners
We source all our materials from certified raw-materials manufacturers and suppliers with whom we’ve built a relationship and trust over the years. We take our relationship with our suppliers and partners very seriously.  Our sources are all at par with the industry standards and maintain strict guidelines of quality. All our vendors go through a strict selection process and need to qualify to be accepted as a vendor/partner at Bio-gen Extracts.

Packaging
Bio-gen continues to follow the best of packaging practices available today for each product type and requirement. We also have partnered with certified packaging providers that have the best of technology and processes to bring you ready-to-brand products as per your needs. Product innovation and R&D enables us to give you the best solutions for
your product & packaging needs in the shortest turn-around times.

Manufacturing
We operate out of a GMP compliant API manufacturing facility at Dobbespet Industrial Area in Bangalore, India. Our new plant is a state of the art facility that complies quality and safety guidelines of the indsutry. We are a HACCP, GMP, HALAAL & KOSHER certified company that strives to maintain the higest standards of quality across our portfolio of products and our processes.

These are not just quality control, they are also the factors that have helped us grow into one of the leading API manufacturers in the country with a growing global clientale that is a testimony to our commitment to quality and transparency. Our processes are transparent and we help our clients look into them when needed, so they know exatly what they’re getting.

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