Rooibos, derived from the Afrikaans term “red bush,” is a plant known as Aspalathus linearis, which belongs to the Fabaceae plant family. It thrives in South Africa’s […]
Trehalose, also known as mycose or temalose, is a type of sugar which consists of two molecules of glucose. The term “trehalose” originates from the Biblical phrase […]
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide widely utilized in various industries, such as foods, oil production, and cosmetics. Its versatility as an effective thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer […]
Lavandula, also known as lavender, encompasses a collection of 47 recognized species of blossoming plants within the Lamiaceae family, commonly referred to as the mint family. […]
Sorbic acid, also known as 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a straight-chained monocarboxylic acid. It was first isolated by German chemist A. W. Hoffmann in 1859 through the […]
Ylang-ylang, more formerly known as Cananga odorata, originated in the Philippines and is indigenous to that region. It subsequently spread to other countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, […]
Prickly pear cacti, known by various names such as nopal and opuntia, can be found in different regions of America, Australia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, […]