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Grown in South America and in particular Peru for thousands of years, this purple corn is one of nature’s richest sources of at least six different anthocyanin antioxidants - even more than blueberries. This purple corn has been extensively used as a staple food and a natural colouring dye. Recently, anthocyanins have been studied and reported to have antimutagenic, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic properties.
There are very few purple plants to be found in nature, and thus if you are to eat a true rainbow diet, this purple corn extract is a helpful and tasty addition.
What is Purple Corn Extract?
The purple corn extract is created by juicing the purple corn then slowly, at low temperatures, evaporating off the liquid in the juice until this pure powder remains. This product tastes like the essence of corn (a faint sweetness with a subtle hint of American whiskey with no alcohol). Purple corn extract is a wonderful addition to smoothies, cacao/chocolate parties, cacao/chocolate drinks, alchemical raw-food recipes, and dressings. One level teapoon (approximately 1 gram) per day per person is a good dose of purple corn extract. A little goes a long way with this rare superfood ingredient.
How can Purple Corn Extract benefit my health?
Purple Corn has a higher antioxidant capacity as well as anti-radical kinetics than blueberries and higher or similar anthocyanin and phenolic contents, making it an incredibly powerful antioxidant food source. In the western diet, we consume very little naturally occurring purple food. Therefore sprinkling Purple Corn Extract into smoothies, juices, deserts or dressings, helps us to ensure that we are getting our quota of purple presence into our varied diets.
What are Anthocyaninins, and how do they enhance my health?
Anthocyaninins are a type of complex flavonoid that produces blue, purple or red colours. Anthocyaninins encourage connective tissue regeneration and are anti-inflammatory. They promote blood flow and reduce cholesterol, in addition to being antioxidants. Anthocyaninins seem to stabilize and protect capillaries from oxidative damage and have been shown to stabilize connective tissue, promote collagen formation, improve microcirculation and help protect blood vessels from oxidative damage.
Usage
Purple Corn Extract is extremely potent. Therefore, you only need to use a pinch. A little goes a long way! Add to smoothies, dips, sauces, juices, raw chocolate recipes, puddings, cakes, and children’s food – for a guaranteed purple powered day!
Size Available: 25 grams |
