What are the applications of Platycodin in the food and cosmetic industry?
Platycodin has a wide range of applications in the food and cosmetics industry, which are described below:
1. The application of orange peel in the food industry
Due to its unique flavor and nutritional value, tangerine pepsin has been widely used in the food industry. The following are the specific application scenarios:
Food additives: tangerine peel can be used as a natural food additive to enhance the taste and flavor of food. Its unique orange peel flavor makes the food richer and more diverse in taste.
Health food: Tangerine peels have a variety of biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antibacterial, so they are often added to health food to enhance the health benefits of the products. For example, some health products and nutritional supplements will contain tangerine pectin ingredients to help improve human immunity and prevent diseases.
2. Application of Platycodin in Cosmetic Industry
The application of tangerine in cosmetic industry is also extensive, the following are the specific application scenarios:
Antioxidant: tangerine peels have strong antioxidant ability, which can effectively remove free radicals and protect skin cells from oxidative damage. Therefore, adding Platycodonin to cosmetics can help delay skin aging and keep skin young.
Anti-inflammatory agent: tangerine peels also have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce problems such as skin inflammation and redness. This is especially important for people with sensitive skin or those who suffer from skin inflammation.
Whitening effect: Platycodin can also inhibit the formation of melanin, which leads to a whitening effect. For this reason, tangerine is also added to some whitening products.
Cardiovascular protection: Platycodin has a cardiovascular protective effect and can help lower blood lipid and cholesterol levels, thus maintaining cardiovascular health. This effect is not directly reflected in cosmetics on the surface of the skin, but can indirectly affect skin health by improving the internal environment.