We’re excited to announce the arrival of a new product, now offering Virgin Organic Kukui Nut oil! The kukui nut, or candlenut, is a drupe from the flowering tree Aleurites moluccanus. It’s natively found in abundance among Polynesia, Hawaii, South Asia, and China. The kukui is said to be a symbol of peace, protection, and…
If you’re like many of the health-conscious consumers out there, you’re more than likely watching your sugar intake. As a result, we’ve expanded our sugar substitute product line with the addition of Maltitol! Maltitol, a sugar alcohol, is a disaccharide obtained via hydrogenation of maltose derived from corn starch. This crystalline powder carries a white…
For our September showcase, we’d like to shine our Small Business Spotlight on Feisty Ferdy, a skincare formulator with a focus on organic and natural ingredients. Based in Vancouver, Feisty Ferdy has been in business for just over four years. They believe what you put on your skin is equally as important as what you…
Our product line continues to grow with our latest addition, Gamma Oryzanol! Gamma Oryzanol is a byproduct of refining and drying a mixture of lipids extracted from Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil. This new product is offered in powder form, yielding a white to off-white appearance and carries no discernable odor. Gamma Oryzanol, a naturally…
Our latest addition to our product portfolio is an essential ingredient for several formulations: Propylene Glycol – USP! As an odorless, colorless, and tasteless liquid, Propylene Glycol – USP is a synthetic fluid largely used across a variety of industries. With an abundance of versatile properties, propylene glycol performs as a solvent to dissolve substances. …
The Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a tree native to the semi-arid areas in Western and Southern Australia. The Aboriginal Australians have used this aromatic tree for food, medicine, and smoking ceremonies for thousands of years. The wood of the tree is especially important in our industry for the production of our latest essential steam-distilled…
Cupressus funebris, also known as the Chinese weeping cypress tree, is a mid-sized coniferous tree native to southwestern and central China. The largest of these trees can grow upwards of 100 feet tall and are typically cultivated as ornamental trees for their graciously weeping branches. Not only are these trees prized for their elegant look,…
To accompany our organic certified Glycerol Monostearate, we are now offering a conventional Glycerol Monostearate! Glyceryl Monostearate, commonly referred to as GMS, is an odorless white flakey substance with a sweet flavor profile produced by combining glycerin and stearic acid, having a minimum of 40% Monoglyceride content. Glyceryl Monostearate acts as an emulsifier, anticaking, and…
Searching for an organic certified Star Anise oil? We got you covered! Star Anise, also known by its botanical name Illicium verum, is a medium-sized flowering tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. The star-shaped seed pods of the fruit are collected, dried, and used as a spice in wide range of culinary applications….
Welcoming the newest addition to our expanding organic-certified carrier oil selection: Walnut Oil – Organic! Walnuts are edible seeds from the English Walnut tree, also referred to by its botanical name Juglans regia. This deciduous tree has been a part of human agriculture for centuries, with evidence dating back to the beginning of the Byzantine…
On the hunt for an oil to apply a strong, lasting finish to your latest creation? You’re in luck because we’ve added Tung Oil to our product catalog! This fast-drying liquid is a highly preferred oil for sealing raw materials to protect from potentially harmful elements. Tung oil has been used for thousands of years…
Passion fruit, known by the botanical name Passiflora edulis, is a vining species of flower which produces edible fruits bountiful in beneficial plant compounds. In contrast to other well-known fruits, the edible portion of the passion fruit is the pulp-incased, juicy seeds at the center similar to the pomegranate. Among the many species of Passion…
