RICEBERRY GUARD
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Riceberry Guard: A Health Shield from the Power of Riceberry
Enhance your health with Riceberry Guard – a cutting-edge ingredient derived from Riceberry extract, offering potent antioxidant benefits and supporting healthy blood sugar management for natural wellness.
The Story of Riceberry
Riceberry is a renowned Thai rice variety celebrated for its deep purple grain, aromatic flavor, and exceptional nutritional value. Developed in 2002 by researchers at Kasetsart University’s Rice Science Center, Riceberry is the result of cross-breeding the famous Thai Jasmine (Hom Mali 105) rice with a local purple rice (Jao Hom Nin). This innovative breeding aimed to boost the grain’s nutrients and health benefits, yielding a whole-grain rice rich in fiber, vitamins, and over 80 antioxidant compounds in its pigment. Over the past decade, Riceberry has gained popularity among health-conscious consumers as a Thai superfood, valued for its vibrant color and phytochemical-rich profile that helps promote wellness. Its bran (the outer layer of the grain) is loaded with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which studies suggest can lower the risk of chronic diseases when included in the diet. This unique origin story and nutrient density have made Riceberry an ideal candidate for developing functional ingredients like Riceberry Guard.
Product Overview: What is Riceberry Guard?
Riceberry Guard is an innovative nutraceutical ingredient developed by ZUBB Biotech, harnessing the nutritional power of Riceberry rice. It is essentially a protein and vitamin extract from Riceberry – concentrated into a versatile powder that can be used in supplements and functional foods. By using advanced extraction methods (outlined below), ZUBB Biotech preserves Riceberry’s key nutrients: high-quality plant protein, natural vitamins (such as B vitamins and vitamin E), and antioxidant phytochemicals like anthocyanins. As a result, Riceberry Guard offers a dense array of “Riceberry nutrients” in a form that is easy to formulate into products. According to ZUBB Biotech, this ingredient delivers multiple science-backed health benefits: antioxidant effects, anti-aging properties, blood sugar (glycemic) control, and even potential anti-cancer activity. In summary, Riceberry Guard provides product developers with a concentrated dose of Riceberry’s wellness benefits, in a stable and convenient form for modern health products.
Science-Backed Health Benefits
- Powerful Antioxidant Effects: Riceberry Guard is rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants that combat oxidative stress. Research shows Riceberry bran is “loaded with powerful antioxidants… and vital health-promoting compounds” that help protect cells and lower disease risk. These antioxidants increase the body’s ability to neutralize free radicals, which can prevent cellular damage and aging.
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar: One of the standout benefits of Riceberry extract is its anti-diabetic potential. Clinical research in healthy subjects found that anthocyanin-rich Riceberry products can reduce post-meal blood glucose spikes and improve antioxidant status. In fact, scientists have identified natural compounds in Riceberry – including specific peptides in Riceberry bran – that inhibit carbohydrate-digesting enzymes (like α-glucosidase), mimicking the action of diabetic medications such as acarbose. This dual action of slowing sugar absorption and improving insulin response makes Riceberry Guard a promising ingredient for blood sugar management.
- Anti-Aging & Cellular Protection: The broad spectrum of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in Riceberry Guard contribute to anti-aging effects. By reducing oxidative damage and inhibiting the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in the body, Riceberry compounds help protect tissues from age-related degeneration. The extract’s natural antioxidants (like vitamin E and anthocyanins) defend skin and cells from free-radical damage, potentially slowing the appearance of aging while supporting overall vitality.
- Potential Anti-Cancer Activity: Emerging research indicates that Riceberry’s bioactive compounds can play a role in cancer prevention. Riceberry bran contains unusual chemoprotective phytochemicals – such as triterpenes (lupeol), phytosterols, and flavonoids like apigenin – which have shown anti-cancer properties in cell studies. Notably, Riceberry’s anthocyanins (e.g. cyanidin and peonidin) have demonstrated the ability to inhibit tumor angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors) and suppress cancer cell growth and migration in laboratory models. While more research is ongoing, these findings support Riceberry Guard’s role as a functional ingredient for health maintenance and disease risk reduction.
Innovative Extraction Technology (Alkaline + Ultrasonic)
To create Riceberry Guard, ZUBB Biotech employs a proprietary 9-step extraction process combining alkaline extraction with ultrasonic-assisted extraction. Alkaline extraction is a technique commonly used to draw out proteins and bioactive compounds from rice bran; under mildly alkaline conditions, the protein and nutrient yield from Riceberry bran is significantly increased. This ensures that Riceberry Guard retains a high content of Riceberry’s plant protein and micronutrients. Following this, ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) is utilized to maximize the release of delicate antioxidants like anthocyanins. Ultrasonic sound waves break down plant cell walls and enhance solvent penetration, resulting in higher yields of high-quality anthocyanins and other phytochemicals. This method is rapid and conducted at low temperatures, which helps preserve the potency and bioactivity of Riceberry’s nutrients. The combination of alkaline solubilization and ultrasonic “boost” means Riceberry Guard captures a full spectrum of Riceberry’s beneficial components in a concentrated extract. The outcome is a high-potency ingredient that delivers consistent quality and efficacy in final product formulations.
Versatile Application Forms for Product Innovation
One of the advantages of Riceberry Guard is its versatility in application. ZUBB Biotech offers this ingredient in a form that can be readily integrated into various supplement and functional food formats. Manufacturers can incorporate Riceberry Guard into capsules and tablets (as a standalone supplement or blended with other nutraceuticals), or use it in powder mixes and sachets for drinks. Its water-soluble extract can be formulated into effervescent tablets or dissolved in beverages, delivering a pleasing purple hue from natural Riceberry pigments. Innovators are also using Riceberry Guard in gummy supplements, jellies, and chews, creating fun and convenient functional snacks that leverage its antioxidant and blood-sugar-balancing benefits. Even functional foods like nutrition bars, yogurt, or bakery products can be enriched with Riceberry Guard for added health value (for example, Riceberry’s anthocyanins have been successfully added to breads and yogurts to lower their glycemic index). This flexibility in dosage form allows OEM supplement manufacturers and product developers to stay on trend – whether it’s clean-label capsules, on-the-go gummies, or innovative health beverages, Riceberry Guard can fit seamlessly into modern wellness products.
Quality, Safety, and Certification
ZUBB Biotech has engineered Riceberry Guard to meet clean-label and safety standards that today’s consumers and brands demand. The extract is 100% natural and derived from non-GMO Thai Riceberry rice, with no artificial additives or preservatives added during production. In fact, Riceberry Guard is free from common allergens and unnecessary excipients – it contains no added sugar, no synthetic colors or flavors, and no chemical preservatives. The ingredient also carries several quality certifications: it is made under strict hygienic conditions and is certified Alcohol Free, Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free, and Silicone Free. Moreover, ZUBB Biotech guarantees that Riceberry Guard is not tested on animals, aligning with ethical standards and making it suitable for vegan and cruelty-free product lines. Being a purely plant-based extract, it is compatible with vegetarian/vegan formulations and can be labeled as a natural, plant-derived ingredient. With clean-label credentials and robust safety assurance, Riceberry Guard enables manufacturers to confidently include this ingredient in health products for all consumer segments, including those seeking all-natural and eco-conscious options.
Get Started with Riceberry Guard
Are you ready to elevate your next supplement or health product with the power of Riceberry? Riceberry Guard offers a unique opportunity to infuse scientifically proven wellness benefits into your formulations. As an OEM or product developer, you can leverage this ingredient’s versatility and health appeal to create the next generation of antioxidant-rich, sugar-balancing supplements. Contact ZUBB Biotech here for more information, to request a sample, or to consult with our experts on formulating with Riceberry Guard. Empower your product line with Riceberry Guard – the natural “health shield” from Thai Riceberry – and deliver the benefits of this superfood to consumers in a modern, convenient form.
References
- Research Outreach (2020) – Riceberry rice: Thailand’s antioxidant-packed nutraceutical and super food! Developed at Kasetsart University, Riceberry is a cross of Jao Hom Nin and Hom Mali 105, noted for its >80 antioxidant compounds.
- Chusak et al., Nutrients (2020) – Anthocyanin-rich Riceberry bread study. Found that Riceberry bread reduced postprandial glucose and improved antioxidant status in humans. Riceberry extract is reported to have antioxidant, anti-AGE, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities.
- Open Access Government (2022) – Emerging Riceberry rice for well-being. Highlights Riceberry bran’s bioactives: anthocyanins confer antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemia, anti-glycation, anti-inflammatory effects. Also, Riceberry protein hydrolysates contain peptides that inhibit α-glucosidase (similar to acarbose). Phytochemicals like apigenin, lupeol, and gramisterol exhibit chemoprotective and anti-cancer properties (e.g. against colon, breast, leukemia cells).
- Hielscher Ultrasonics – Ultrasonic Anthocyanin Extraction. Describes how probe sonication releases high-quality anthocyanins from plant material, yielding more antioxidants in a fast, mild process. Ultrasound is an efficient, non-thermal technique to increase extraction yield of natural pigments and nutrients.
- ScienceDirect – Alkaline Extraction of Rice Bran Protein (2023). Alkaline conditions are commonly used to extract rice bran protein, significantly increasing protein yield during extraction. This method, followed by isoelectric precipitation, produces high-protein, low-fiber rice bran concentrates.
