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Tragacanth is a plant. The sap-like material (resin) of the plant is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Gum tragacanth has been used in calico printing and for other industrial purposes.  It is one of the oldest drugs and was known since 300 B.C.  In modern medicine it has served […]

Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The most important application areas are paints and varnishes as well as paper and plastics, which account for about 80% of the world’s titanium dioxide consumption. Other pigment applications such as printing inks, fibers, […]

Tienchi, also known as San qi, Tian qi, Panax pseudoginseng, and Panax notoginseng, is a perennial plant native to China and Japan. It is an Asian variety of ginseng that features dark green leaves and a cluster of red berries. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Tienchi has been used for hundreds of years […]

Suntheanine is the trade name for Taiyo’s patented pure form of L-theanine. Theanine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) found in green tea. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses People use theanine for treating anxiety and high blood pressure, for preventing Alzheimer’s disease, and for making cancer drugs more effective. Benefits There are a number of nootropic […]

A liquid extract, imitation strawberry is flavored naturally and artificially for use in dessert recipes. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Culinary uses – baking, candy making Benefits The number of chemical ingredients used to make the artificial strawberry flavor in a fast food strawberry shake, for example, is similar, chemically to […]

  Stearalkonium chloride is a type of benzalkonium chloride. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is used as an anti-static agent, a surfactant and an antimicrobial. It is an ingredient in some cosmetics and hair care products, particularly conditioners. It was originally designed by the fabric industry for use as a fabric softener. Benefits According to CosmeticsInfo.com, Stearalkonium Chloride is […]

Starch or amylum is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. This polysaccharide is produced by most green plants as an energy store. It is the most common carbohydrate in human diets and is contained in large amounts in staple foods such as potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Starch is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Culinary uses – bakery and confectionary Benefits Soy Protein Crisps are a crunchy source of high quality protein, ideal for nutritional bars, cereals, and snacks where high protein is required in structured form. Also referred to as Soy Crisps, this high soy protein nugget ingredient provides […]

Soy chips are similar in appearance and texture to potato chips, but they’re made with soy flour rather than potatoes, and they are also more nutritious than potato chips. Though soy crisps contain a large amount of sodium per serving, they also contain a good amount of certain nutrients, making them a fairly healthy snack […]

There are two different types of fiber – soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, and preventing diseases. Foods rich in this type of soluble fiber include oatmeal, nuts, beans, apples, and blueberries. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Fiber does way more than just keep you regular. The rough stuff can also […]