Kensing is highlighting its Sun E upcycled vitamin E ingredient that was added to its portfolio through the recent acquisition of Advanced Organic Materials.
Sun E is a clean-label, non-GMO tocopherol derived from sunflowers that reduces waste and minimizes the environmental impact.
Sun E tocopherol is extracted from sunflowers without any chemical modification of the tocopherol molecule, earning its reputation as the most natural form of Vitamin E.
It inherently boasts a natural RRR-α-tocopherol profile, the most biologically active form at a concentration up to 90% purity.
Vitamin E is considered an essential fat-soluble vitamin that the body cannot synthesize on its own and therefore it can only be obtained from either a diet rich in plant oils or through supplementation.
Touted for its beneficial role in protecting the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system from the risks of oxidative stress, vitamin E is commonly integrated into oral supplements, topical skin care products, infant formulas, and as a natural food antioxidant.
In addition to managing oxidative stress, studies have demonstrated that it is a key vitamin for women’s health with benefits that address multiple life stages from pregnancy through menopause.
Synthetic forms of vitamin E contain only 12.5% of the isomers naturally absorbed by the body, leading to lower utilization of the vitamin.
They are also excreted faster than the natural form, reducing their ability to reach and benefit tissues. Natural vitamin E comes from plant oils; synthetic E is typically derived from petroleum, coal tar, or acetylene.
“Not all vitamin E forms are equal,” said Bendejacq, Vice-President, global R&I at Kensing. “Biological activity is largely determined by the composition of tocopherols and their different isomers.
“The RRR-alpha isomer is the most bioavailable, and sunflowers are naturally rich in this isoform. Our body naturally concentrates RRR-tocopherols via a set of stereospecific receptors.”
Kensing’s facilities are strategically stationed near some of the largest sources of sunflower seed processing, minimizing the environmental footprint.
The company operates four manufacturing facilities and warehouses in North America, South America (Argentina), and Europe (Spain) to maintain proximity to its customers and suppliers across the three continents.
It has also implemented a system of production redundancy guaranteeing a secure and steady supply of its raw materials.
