Antioxidants, long used as preservatives for foods and beverages, have been also extensively studied for their beneficial effects on human health. Research has shown that consumption of foods rich in antioxidants may lead to a reduction of cell damage by binding or destroying free radials. Antioxidants are known to have anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, contribute to promote cardiovascular health, and are known to help prevent arteriosclerosis and a variety of other diseases. Polyphenols - primarily found in berries and grapes and having gained popularity through the study of red wine health benefits - are a powerful antioxidant and have shown to have positive effects on cardiovascular health and may reduce the risk of cancer.

Microencapsulation of antioxidants prevents the active ingredients from reacting with their environment, i.e. the food matrix, stabilizing the antioxidants and their radical binding characteristics until a predetermined stage. Through this targeted release, the antioxidants become effective only after consumption of the functional food or beverage product, making their beneficial health properties available inside the human body.

GAT offers the following microencapsulated antioxidants in its portfolio (for more information on our products as well as customized formulation development options for other antioxidants and/or antioxidant sources, please contact us at info@gat-foodessentials.com).

ANTIOXIDANTS
PARADOX PLY	polyphenols	red wine pomace