Abstract:
Methods for making an oleosome-based sunscreen formulation are provided. The methods involve preparing an oleosome suspension buffered at a pH in a range from about pH 3 to about pH 6, and contacting the oleosome formulation with a sunscreen active agent to prepare a sunscreen formulation. The sunscreen formulation may be used to prepare personal care products capable of protecting human skin against ultraviolet radiation. Related compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed are plant protein concentrates, extracts, and protein-lipid complexes prepared from sunflower plant material. Sunflower seeds are deconstructed and separated into heavy protein-rich fractions and light oil-rich fractions. The deconstruction processes avoid the use of organic solvents and temperatures above 60° C. The separated fractions are then selectively processed to produce selected plant protein compositions comprising from about 30% (w/w) to about 80% (w/w) sunflower protein, from about 1% (w/w) and to about 50% (w/w) plant oil, and up to about 25% (w/w) carbohydrates. The plant protein compositions from sunflower plants are suitable for use as ingredients in nutritional formulations.
Abstract:
Disclosed are plant protein compositions prepared from hemp plant material. Hemp seeds are deconstructed and separated into heavy protein-rich fractions and light oil-rich fractions. The deconstruction processes avoid the use of organic solvents and temperatures above 60°C. The separated fractions are then selectively processed to produce selected plant protein containing compositions comprising from about 30% (w/w) to about 95% hemp protein, from about 5% (w/w) and to about 60% (w/w) plant oil. The plant protein compositions from hemp plants are suitable for use as ingredients in nutritional formulations.
Abstract:
Personal care products comprising a carmin protein are provided. The carmin protein may be obtained in a plant extract obtainable from plants belonging to the genus Carthamus . The personal care products may be used to prevent or repair damaged hair.