Sitosterol is a class of sterols soluble in water and obtained by extraction from vegetable feedstock. It delivers a medical and a dietary function.
Application:
- Dietary supplements (pills, capsules)
- Functional food (margarine, dairy products, cereal bars)
- Cosmetics (emulsion stabilizer, conditioning additive)
- Raw material for hormone products synthesis.
Advantages
Multiple health benefit:
- Decreases cholesterol level
- Supports lipid metabolism
- Brings down the low-density lipoprotein level
Preventative functions:
- Cardiovascular protection
- Prostate wellness
- Anti-hair loss
Technical Data
|
Parameters |
Target |
|
Total content of steroid alcohols, %, min |
80 |
|
β-sitosterol content, %, min |
55 |
|
Ash, %, max |
0,3 |
|
Water, %, max |
2 |
|
Melting point, 0 С, min |
120 |