[Latin Name] Camellia sinensis

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications]

Total tea polyphenols 40%-98%

Total catechins 20%-90%

EGCG 8%-60%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

[Plant Part Used] Green tea leaf

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is green tea extract]

Green tea is the second largest beverage demanded by consumers worldwide. Used in China and India for its medicinal effects. There are several compounds extracted from green tea including catechins which contain an enormous amount of hydroxyphenols that are easily oxidized, congregated and contracted, which explains its good anti-oxidation effect. Its anti-oxidation effect is 25-100 times as strong as those of vitamin C and E.

It is widely used in medicines, agriculture, and chemical and food industries. This extract prevents cardio-vascular disease, lowers the risk of cancer, and decreases blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as viruses. In the food industry, the anti-oxidation agent used for preserving food and cooking oils.

[Function]

1. Green tea extract can reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids.

2. Green tea extract has the function of removing radicals and anti-aging.

3. Green tea extract can enhance the immune function and prevention of colds.

4. Green tea extract will anti-radiation,anti-cancer, inhibiting the increasing of cancer cell.

5. Green tea extract used to anti-bacterium, with the function of sterilization and deodorization.

[Application]

1.Applied in cosmetics field, Green tea extract owns the effect of anti-wrinkle and anti-Aging.

2.Applied in food field, Green tea extract is used as natural antioxidant, antistaling agent, and anti-fading agents.

3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, Green tea extract is used to prevent and cure cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

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Arachivitta Sambar is one of the most popular recipes on Nandita’s blog and today she shows us how to make arachavitta sambar at home for festive seasons. This recipe will help you master the steps & learn how to cook arachuvitta/pumpkin sambar at home.

NGREDIENTS
Tightly packed tamarind 1/8 cup (2 tbsp)
Boiling water 1/2 cup
Dry tur dal (tuvaram paruppu) 1/3 cup
Cubed and cooked pumpkin 1-2 cups
Salt 1 tsp

For masala
Cooking oil 1/4 tsp or a few drops
Dried red chillies 4
Chana dal (kadalai paruppu) 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds (dhania seeds) 1.5 tbsps
Fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) 1/4 tsp
LG asafoetida chunk 1/8tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Desiccated coconut (optional) 1/4 cup

For tempering: Cooking oil 2 tsps
Mustard seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Red chilli 1
Asafoetida powder pinch

Read more at: https://www.saffrontrail.com/the-ultimate-guide-and-recipe-for-the-perfect-tambrahm-sambar

If you don’t have time to make Arachuvitta Sambar, Nandita has a recipe of quick sambar. She gives quick tips and shortcuts to make sambar quickly at home.
Here’s the recipe: https://goo.gl/kNGpoq

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