Frulix Morango (Strawberry)
It is obtained through an exclusive biotechnological process that mimics the fruit’s natural ripening. Using the fruits’ native enzymes, ASSESSA transforms its pulp into a crystalline liquid with all the active ingredients of the fruit, in concentrations equivalent to those found in nature.
Produced without the addition of solvents.
Strawberry
Rich in vitamins, mineral salts and bioflavonoids
The strawberry plant is the common name given to plants of the Rosaceae family of the Fragaria genus. Produces a fruit known for its delicate taste and has been cultivated and consumed for centuries, having been cited by Virgil and Pliny in ancient Greece. The plants currently grown are the result of various crossings between varie- ties of wild plants originally from Europe, and North and South America (Fragaria vesca, F. virginiana e F. chiloensis).
Strawberries are rich in mucilages, sugars, organic acids, flavonoids and mineral salts such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and manganese, and possess hypertensor, protective and astringent properties. Strawberries have been recommended in diets for hypertension and the treatment of arteriosclerosis.
FUNCTIONS
Strawberries are rich in vitamins, moisturizing mucilages, essential sugars, antioxidant bioflavonoids and mineral salts.
FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) possesses astringent, nutrient and protective properties and is recommended for haircare products in formulas for treating, cleansing and protecting hair.
FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) is particularly recommended for the treatment of chemically-treated and damaged hair and for conditioning and protection in leave-in or rinse-off products. The moisturizing properties of strawberries also mean that FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) is recommended for the treatment of skin in products with a nutritive and moisturizing appeal.
As a more concentrated product, FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) should be used in smaller concentrations than those normally used when making formulas with conventional extracts.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
The test for antioxidant activity was carried out in accordance with the Fenton protocol, comparing FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) with a saline solution (placebo) and with mannitol as a positive control. The graph below shows the antioxidant action compared to the action of the saline solution.
Inhibition of decomposition of deoxy-ribose (fenton)
FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) shows good antioxidant activity when compared to the placebo (84.6%).
Applications
Skin care products
Emulsions, masks, serums, mature skin products, liquid and bar soaps.
Hair care products
Shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave on and serums
Usage levels
FRULIX MORANGO (Strawberry) is compatible with the majority of ingredients used in cosmetic formulations for skin and hair treatment and may be incorporated cold, directly into the aqueous phase of the formulas, in accordance with the suggestions of usage levels found in the table below. It is stable at temperatures up to 90°C, in pH conditions from 4.00 to 11.00.
Frulix exclusive process
1. The Technology
FRULIX is obtained through an exclusive biotechnological process that mimics the natural ripening of the fruit. Using the native enzymes that change the texture of the fruit during its ripening, it is possible to transform its pulp into a crystalline liquid.
2. Production of enzymes
The fruits are harvested, washed and processed into a paste. The slurry is inoculated with microorganisms and the semi-solid mass is placed to ferment. The mixture is separated and the enzymes are removed from the wort.
3. Processing the fruits
The fruits are harvested, washed and processed into the pulp. Seeds and bark are discarded. The pulp is inoculated with the Frulix Enzymes. The residues (fibers, solids) are removed and FRULIX is obtained. The product is stabilized and preserved.
4. Frulix
The clear liquid from the separation step receives preservatives, mixture and filling.
