Antioxidants have the function of inhibiting the action of free radicals in our body, delaying skin aging, and increasing our immunity. These substances are present in various food, including fruits and vegetables.

In the food and beverage industries, antioxidants are used as preservatives to prevent products from deteriorating. However, many of these ingredients are artificial, which prolongs the shelf life of food but compromises its healthiness.

The point is that national and international research has already warned us that artificial antioxidants, when consumed in large quantities, can be dangerous for humans, increasing the risk of developing cancers.

Consumers who know this information have looked carefully at food and beverage labels and given preference to more natural versions.

Is it possible to produce them without artificial antioxidants?

Yes, especially if your company’s product line has a natural appeal and is manufactured on a smaller scale. Ultra-processed products, for example, cannot last long without these antioxidants.

Therefore, if you intend to develop a more natural line of food and beverages with small and medium-scale production, it is possible to avoid artificial antioxidants. One solution is to add 100% natural inputs from fruits and plants that are rich in antioxidants to the list of ingredients.

Frootiva® Co is a company specialized in the production of fruit powders and dry extracts of fruits and plants – 100% natural inputs that preserve all their properties and nutrients, including antioxidants. These products are used in the production of food and beverages, such as ice cream, juices, cake preparations, soft drinks, and teas.

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We have separated five flavors for you:

Yerba Mate: the dry extract of this plant has polyphenols, a natural antioxidant that protects heart cells, acts as a natural astringent, slows the skin and hair aging, and helps to protect skin collagen.

Acerola: the dry extract and the acerola fruit powder have plenty of vitamin C. This antioxidant fights free radicals that accelerate skin aging. It also increases the absorption of iron by the body and improves the immune system, preventing us from colds and flu.

Acai: also available in fruit powder and dry extract versions, acai has a substance called anthocyanin. This antioxidant works as a natural coloring, anti-inflammatory, prevents cell mutation, fights free radicals, and protects our cognitive functions.

Guarana: did you know that guarana has more antioxidants than green tea? According to researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP), this fruit has catechin, a powerful substance that prevents inflammation, diabetes, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.

Catuaba: the dry extract of this plant has tannins and flavonoids, two antioxidants that fight the action of free radicals, reduce inflammation, and protect our body from chronic heart disease.

Frootiva® Co develops different flavors of dehydrated fruit and vegetable powders, dry plant extracts and fruit bits. To learn more about the work done by the company, contact us by phone 55 11 4765-0732 or fill out the contact form.