DCD® Irvingia Gabonensis

DCD® Irvingia Gabonensis

DCD® Irvingia Gabonensis Also known as African, wild mango and Dika, Irvingia is native to Gabon, a country on the African continent.  DEF® successfully processes the hard inner pip (seed) using its unique DCD® technology.  Within the seed is contained protein, fibre...
DCD® Grape Seed

DCD® Grape Seed

DCD® Grape Seed Whole grape seeds have a great concentration of vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid and phenolic procyanidins. A key active in the polyphenols is resveratrol. A number of studies are being conducted on resveratrol including: the healing of skin...
DCD® Eriosemia Kraussianum

DCD® Eriosemia Kraussianum

DCD® Eriosemia Kraussianum Eriosema Kraussianum  (Fabaceae), is also known by its Zulu name of uBangalala. The root of the plant has been traditionally chewed by Zulu warriors over centuries and is used as an aphrodisiac.  A study conducted by the University of Natal...
DCD® Cloves

DCD® Cloves

DCD® Cloves Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae,  Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves have been used as a spice in cooking for centuries, and is also known to be included in some herbal cigarettes and in cigars.  However, as a phytochemical...
DCD® Cinnamon

DCD® Cinnamon

DCD® Cinnamon Cinnamon (Verum and Cassia) has a variety of culinary and flavouring applications. In the Phytochemicals industry the enzymes and actives present in the bark of cinnamon, such as eugenol for example, are being used to manufacture medicines to help...