Did you know there are over 100 species in the lemongrass family? Cymbopogon is full of fragrant, spiky grasses, often known by their common names lemongrass, citronella grass, silky heads, and oily grass, to name a few. As with all plants and undeniably so, there are species that are more well-loved than others. When people…
Tag: Natural
NEW: Rosemary Extract 5% – Organic
Our latest product addition is derived from a well-loved, fragrant herb: rosemary! This shrub has usage dating as far back as 5000 BCE, utilized in folk medicine, cooking, fragrances, and cosmetic applications. There’s no need to grow your own when you can harness the beautiful aroma and benefits of this plant in Jedwards’ new Rosemary…
NEW: Ginkgo Biloba Extract
We are welcoming a new extract powder product to our vast, eclectic product line – Ginkgo Biloba Extract Powder! The genus Ginkgo is one of the oldest known tree species on earth, with a large portion of its DNA pre-dating the late Jurassic Period! Ginkgo was cultivated in early human history and remains a popular…
NEW: Kukui Nut Oil – Virgin Organic
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…
NEW: Guar Gum Powder
Our latest product addition, a widespread ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing, is the versatile raw material, Guar Gum Powder! Many of our readers probably already recognize the name simply from reading ingredient labels on various storebought foods but may not know exactly what this well-loved product is. Guar Gum Powder is a fine white…
NEW Alternative Sweetener: Maltitol
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…
Small Business Spotlight: Feisty Ferdy
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…
NEW Product: Propylene Glycol – USP
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. …
NEW: High Lignan Virgin Organic Flax Seed Oil
Our latest addition of flax oil is comprised of cold-pressed flax seed oil and partially defatted flax seed powder, carrying a yellow hue with a mild yet characteristic nutty aroma and flavor profile. This organic certified flax seed oil is especially high in lignans, a plant-based polyphenol sought after for specific diets and nutritional supplements….
NEW: Australian Sandalwood Oil
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…
NEW: Star Anise – Organic
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….
NEW: Organic Walnut Oil
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…