[Latin Name]  Citrus aurantium L.

[Specification] Synephrine 4.0%–80%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

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

[Shelf life] 24 Months

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

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Citrus Aurantium]

Citrus aurantium L, belonging to the family Rutaceae, is widely distributed in China. Zhishi, the Chinese traditional name for Citrus aurantium, has long been a folk medicine in traditional Chinese medicine (TCMto improve indigestion and help stimulate the Qi (energy force).

[Function]

1. Have the function of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, vasoprotective and anticarcinogenic and cholesterol lowering actions.

2. Have the function of inhibiting following enzymes: Phospholipase A2, lipoxygenase, HMG-CoA reductase and cyclo-oxygenase.

3. Have the function of improving the health of capillaries by reducing the capillary permeability.

4. Have the function of reducing hay fever and other allergic conditions by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells. The possible activity of hesperidin could be explained by the inhibition of polyamine synthesis. (bitter orange extract)

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School has started again at University of Michigan, and I though there was no better way to commemorate the occasion than by making Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes. Get it University of Michigan’s colors are Maize and Blue, Blueberry and Lemon, Blue and Maize, get it? Anywho, this is my last first day of school for a long time and I am super excited. So, here goes the recipe.

Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 3/4 all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 almond milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup apple sauce
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup blueberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degree fahrenheit
In a large bowl, sift all purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
With a wire wisk, mix together vegetable oil, milk, lemon juice, apple sauce, and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
Gradually add in self rising flour with mixing spoon, being sure not to over mix. Fold in blueberries.
Add you mixture to a muffin pan lined with paper cups or sprayed with a no stick spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Yields 12

These turned out so delicious and I am so proud of them. If you are a student at The University of Michigan be sure to leave me a comment and be sure to make these Maize and Blue cupcakes at your next U-M event!

Vegan Buttercream Recipe
Ingredients:

1/4 margarine
1/4 shortening
1 3/4 powdering sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tbsp almond milk

Directions:
1. Beat together margarine and shortening until well combined.
2. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Lastly add in vanilla extract and almond milk or soy milk or whichever non dairy milk alternative you decide to use.

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