Fig Fruit Extract

Introduction
Figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber. According to USDA data for the mission variety, dried figs are richest in fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, relative to human needs. They have smaller amounts of many other nutrients. Figs  
Have a laxative effect and contain many antioxidants. They are good source of flavonoids and polyphenols including gallic acid,chlorogenic acid, syringic acid, (+)-catechin, ()-epicatechin and rutin. 

Function
1)Heart Health: Low on sodium and extremely high on potassium and magnesium, figs help to control and lower blood pressure, and the dietary fiber lowers harmful cholesterol. Antioxidants present in 
the figs, such as vitamin C, control and inhibit the growth of free radicals, thereby preventing the build up of plaque in arteries and veins (atherosclerosis). Combined, all these nutrients, help the heart to function normally, without stressing itself.

2)Bone Health: Calcium along with potassium (which prevents calcium loss through urine), together work to promote bone density and strength.

3)Diabetic and Weight Watcher's Food: Not just the fruit, even fig leaves, help lower insulin for insulin injection dependent diabetics. the fruit, as well as a liquid extract made from fig leaves when added to diabetic meals, has help lower sugar levels in the blood. Although, high on sugar, figs have the 
Advantage of carrying natural sugar an dietary fiber, making it one of 'the fruits' to consume in a weight management program.

4)Other Benefits: Studies are being carried out to determine figs nutritional benefits to reduce the risk of breast cancer. A storehouse of iron and folate, figs is highly beneficial for iron deficient anemic individuals, menstruating, pregnant and lactating women. It also has anti septic and emollient properties,
Making it an excellent home remedy for skin care, fresh mashed figs applied on skin not only cleanses it, but helps in curing acne and pimples. 

Basic Information

1)English Name	Fig Fruit Extract
2)Specification	10:1 20:1
3)Used Part	Fruit
4)Appearance	Brown yellow powder
5)Mesh Size	80 Mesh
6)Test Method	TLC
7)Loss on drying	NMT5.0%
8)Heavy metals	NMT10ppm
9)Total bacteria	NMT1000cfu/g

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