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R&D Applications “Buy Local” with New SUPERFRUIT or most people growing up in the 60s and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that was more resistant to 70s, their fruit intake was probably limited to ex vivo-induced oxidation.2 Longer-term supplementation a handful of different fruits—apples, bananas resulted in a significant reduction in overall oxidative and oranges—and perhaps, grapes, peaches stress, as measured by various oxidative stress indices (see and plums, when they were in season. Today, chart), even better than vitamin C.3 In a third study, regular people are fortunate to have an abundance of fruits in supersupplementation in both healthy subjects and patients with markets, available every season and sourced from all over hypercholesterolemia resulted in a significant decrease in the world. In fact, the last five years alone have exposed total and LDL cholesterol, as well as improved platelet Americans to a whole new category of unique and healthfunction in both groups.4 The dosage of puree used in promoting fruits from afar, such as açai, mangosteen and these studies is equivalent to 8-14oz of OpunDia™ Cactus goji berry. Foreign and exotic-sounding, they are now part of Fruit Puree. our fruit vernacular and belong to the new market category “Since the cactus is grown and processed in California by called Superfruits, which is predicted to surpass $10 billion a well-established vegetable grower, we can guarantee 100% by 2011.1 One new player in the Superfruit category is prickly traceability,” explains Stefan Wypyszyk, vice president at MB North America. “This accessibility to the grower, coupled pear cactus fruit. Although not foreign or exotic-sounding, it with strong clinical studies, creates an important distinction is definitely unique; more importantly, it has clinical studies compared with other Superfruits.” NS reporting proven health benefits. Opuntia ficus-indica is a species of prickly pear cactus with a long history of domestication in agricultural economies —Ginny Bank, Contributing Editor throughout arid and semi-arid parts of the world, such as Mexico, Sicily and the southwestern U.S. The indigenous For more information: people of these areas have traditionally used prickly pear MB North America • Torrance, Calif. cactus for both its culinary and medicinal applications. MB 310-534-7100 • www.mbnorthamerica.com North America has recently introduced OpunDia™ Cactus info@mbnorthamerica.com Fruit Puree, a 100%, single-strength puree. Unlike many References: Superfruits, the cactus fruit puree is 100% cultivated, grown and processed (including in-house pasteurization) in the U.S. 1 Natural Products Insider, Datamonitor. 11/2007. The puree can be used as a stand-alone juice or to fortify bev2 Tesoriere, L, et al. Absorption, excretion, and distribution of dietary antioxidant erages, dairy products and frozen confections. betalains in LDLs: potential health effects of betalains in humans. Am J of Clin Prickly pear cactus fruit is rich in vitamins, amino acids and Nutrition. 2004. 80:941-5. phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and betalains. Betalains, 3 Tesoriere, L, et al. Supplementation with cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruit like anthocyanins and carotenoids, are well-researched plant decreases oxidative stress in healthy humans: a comparative study with vitamin C. pigments with strong antioxidant activity. Betalains also Am J of Clin Nutrition. 2004. 80:391-5. impart the puree with a striking, bright pink color, similar 4 Wolframa, R, et al. Daily prickly pear consumption improves platelet function. to beetroot juice, the only other food source of betalains. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. 2003. 69:61-66. Fortunately, the flavor of the cactus fruit lacks the harsh vegetal notes found in beetroot and is more similar in flavor to watermelon, with hints of fig. Oxidative Stress Markers Baseline After Supplementation While many Superfruits Cactus Fruit Vitamin C purport numerous health Malondialdehyde (µmol/L) 1.08 ± 0.26 0.28 ± 0.13 1.22 ± 0.34 benefits, Opuntia ficus-indica 8-Epi-prostaglandin F2a 45 ± 10 31 ± 9 43 ± 12 has actually been the subject Reduced glutathione (GSH): Oxidized glutathione (GSSG) 10.5 ± 1.5 15.6 ± 2 10.5 ± 1.4 of three human clinical studLDL-conjugated diene, hydroperoxides (nmol/mg LDL) 6.5 ± 0.7 3.9 ± 0.5 6.8 ± 0.88 ies. One study reported that Source: Am J of Clin Nutrition 80:391-5. healthy volunteers supplemented with cactus puree had F Biomarkers of Stress www.PreparedFoods.com • SEPTEMBER 2008 NS19 http://www.mbnorthamerica.com http://www.PreparedFoods.com

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Prepared Foods - September 2008 Contents Hitting the Shelves Talk Soup Why Kids Choose the Foods They Do MarketWatch Regulations Oaxaca: Land of the Seven Moles Flavor Secrets: A Touch of Garlic On the National Menu Emerging Healthy Ingredients: Staples to Stars Formulating for Texture and Viscosity R&D Applications Seminar: Tropical Fruits and Flavor Considerations R&D Applications: The Fifth Taste R&D Applications: Fiber Byproduct Adds Value Abstracts IFT Profile Fast-tracking with Fiber-ful Grains R&D Applications: Domestic New Superfruit NutraNews

Prepared Foods - September 2008

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