Natural Antioxidants for food or cosmetic oils and fats

Plant oils and animal fats are prone to oxidative degeneration affecting taste, performance, and storage capability of the respective products. In addition, water-containing formulations form an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Especially for food and cosmetic applications, highly effective natural antioxidants that are soluble in hydrophobic formulations are highly sought after.

Special bio-based solubilizers are used to dissolve hydrophilic antioxidants in oils. As a result, formulations are not limited to the usage of hydrophobic additives. This does not only enable the usage of a wider range of antioxidants, but also gives access to natural stabilizers that are distinctly more effective than hydrophobic ones. According to the polar paradox theory, hydrophilic antioxidants are especially effective in hydrophobic media and vice versa. Thus, it is possible to use natural, hydrophilic stabilizers that are several times more effective than common oil-soluble, petrochemical additives applied in industry.