Plant alternatives can be found in aperitifs, snacking, sauces, beverages, yogurt and even breakfasts, everywhere in our diet. The selection criteria is demanding and includes: innovative character, gustatory interest, nutritional quality in addition to the origin and environmental impact. At Natural Origins, we accompany food manufacturers in this transition and we share our botanical expertise through our new Nutridense product range.

Nutridense regroups a range of nutrient rich, plant-based ingredients in line with health concerns and prevention. You can find raw materials selected for their nutritional interest and guaranteed contents in order for you to emphasise their benefits on the labelling of your recipes and preparations:

Chlorella

Content per 100g:

• Protein content: 55%
• Over 30% of Omega 3 lipids
• Chlorophyll > 1.8%
• Lutein 600mg
• Vitamin A: 2.3mg (17% RDA)
• Vitamin B12: 242mg (6000% RDA)
• Calcium 1250mg: (9% RDA)
• Phosphorous 2650mg: (23% RDA)

Chlorella influences visual acuity, detoxifies the body of heavy metals, improves hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia and protects the body from oxidative stress.

Spirulina

Content per 100g:

• Protein content: 65%
• Fibre content: 9g
• Omega-3: 0.4%
• Phycocyanin > 15%
• Iron: 150mg (64% RDA)

This cyanobacteria is known especially for providing energy or for stimulating immunity before winter and is very rich in easily assimilable proteins, therefore making it very interesting for vegetarians.

Moreover, its main pigment, called phycocyanynin, is a very powerful antioxydant, which even contains anti-inflammatory properties.

It is found in sport nutrition, in food supplements, seaweed tartars, smoothies etc…

Acerola

Content per 100g:

2 available references:

• Vitamin C - 17% (425% RDA)
• Vitamin C - 25% (625% RDA)

The acerola berry is native to South America and is the best natural source of vitamin C (30 times more concentrated than citrus fruits), it increases vigour and boosts immunity. Acerola includes numerous active molecules such as bioflavonoids which make the fruit’s natural vitamin C more bio-available than synthetic vitamin C.

Moringa

• Protein content 25%
• Fibre content 24%
• Calcium 1450mg (674% RDA)
• Iron 45mg (322% RDA)
• Vitamin E 81mg (674% RDA)
• Vitamin K 1190μg (1587% RDA)

Its nutritional benefits make Moringa a miracle tree, so much so that it is called “The Tree of Life”, nature’s treasure and so rich that it covers the large majority of our essential daily needs. This antioxidant plant is moreover frequently used in Africa to fight against undernutrition and malnutrition since its proteins contain all essential amino acids, which is very rare for a plant source. Rich in calcium, Moringa is indeed ideal for vegans, vegetarians wishing to reduce their consumption of animal origin dairy products.

Baobab

• Fibre content 45%
• Calcium 2800mg (22% RDA)
• Potassium 19000mg (57% RDA)
• Magnesium 1310mg (21% RDA)
• Vit C 228mg (17% RDA)

This nutritional gem provides energy and strengthens the body. Besides these virtues, the Baobab also has prebiotic properties from its fibres which stimulate the growth of good intestinal bacteria (DOHLER study, 2021). It is therefore a very interesting ingredient for digestive well-being, reinforcing immunity and improving general well-being of the body.

Flaxseed

• Protein content: 35%
• Fibre content: 32%
• Omega-3: 5%

This seed is focused on digestive wellbeing thanks to its high fibre content and can be used and proposed as alternative pasta and bread for gluten intolerant individuals. Its high protein content is interesting for enriching alternative plant products.

Peas

• Protein content: 53%
• Fibre content: 18%

Peas are widely used in flours, but also in beverages to provide consistency. Peas are also an excellent option for replacing animal proteins in plant-based steaks, savoury meatballs and can even be used in sport nutrition after effort to rebuild the stock of amino acids.

Each plant is subject to rigorous selection procedures based on the plant’s intrinsic qualities and its origin. All the data collected on these plants has enabled creating a detailed, rich and unique database.

Available in organic grade and derived from sustainable supply chains, all the ingredients offer real perspectives and let you stand out based on your end products…

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