Phytosterols (also called plant sterols) are a group of steroid alcohols, phytochemicals naturally occurring in plants. Phytosterols occur naturally in small quantities in vegetable oils, especially sea buckthorn oil (1640 mg/100g oil), corn oil (968 mg/100g), and soybean oil (327 mg/100g oil). One such phytosterol complex, isolated from vegetable oil, is cholestatin, composed of campesterol, stigmasterol, and brassicasterol, and is marketed as a dietary supplement. They are white powders with mild, characteristic odor, insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols. They have applications in medicine and cosmetics and as a food additive taken to lower cholesterol. As a food ingredient or additive, phytosterols have cholesterol-lowering properties (reducing cholesterol absorption in intestines) Phytosterols are natural components of many vegetables and grains. It is rich in Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol along with small amounts of other sterols. Phytosterols is intended for use in dietary supplements and food applications.
Specificaions:
Product name
Phytosterol
Item
Specification
Appearance
White powder
Brassicasterol
None
β-sitosterol
40% Min.
Campesterol
20% Min.
Stigmasterol
15% Min.
Total sterols
90% Min.
Loss on drying
3.0% Max.
Ash
0.5% Max.
Arsenic
1ppm Max.
Heavy metals
10ppm Max.
Packaging: 25 Kg Cardboard drum with one PE bag. 500 Kg with PP bag.
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