Abstract: The present invention relates to a tea composition. In particular, the present invention relates to an iron fortified tea composition. Accordingly, the present invention provides a tea composition comprising; a) a micronized iron compound; b) a first polysaccharide comprising maltodextrin; c) a second polysaccharide comprising gum arabic; and, d) a leaf tea product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tea composition. In particular, the present invention relates to a zinc fortified tea composition. Accordingly, the present invention provides a tea composition comprising; a) a zinc compound; b) a first polysaccharide selected from maltodextrin; c) a second polysaccharide selected from gum arabic; and d) a leaf tea product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of producing a green leaf tea. More particularly the present invention relates to a process of producing a green leaf tea with higher soluble solids and unique aroma characteristics. Accordingly, the present invention provides a process of preparation of green leaf tea product comprising the steps of: a. incubating fresh tea leaf at a temperature in the range 4° C. to 80° C. under anaerobic conditions for a period of 4 to 72 hours; b. subjecting the incubated leaf to a step of thermal treatment at a temperature in the range of 60° C. to 250° C. for about 15 seconds to 60 minutes; c. drying the leaf to a moisture content less than 8% by total mass of the tea leaf to obtain a green leaf tea.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition. Particularly, the present invention relates to a topical composition that comprises degallated tea extract that comprises less than 0.2% gallic acid on dry weight basis and provides improved skin lightening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition. More particularly the present invention relates to stabilization of UVA sunscreen dibenzoylmethane derivatives or even more particularly Parsol 1789™ (4-t-butyl-4?-methoxydibenzoylmethane) in personal care compositions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal care composition with relatively long photoprotection efficiency. It is another object of the present invention to stabilize Parsol 1789 by use of a natural substance or materials derived from plants. Surprisingly the present inventors have found that theaflavin or black tea extract having high levels of theaflavin, can act as a photostabilizer for dibenzoylmethane derivatives or Parsol-1789™.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition. More particularly the present invention relates to stabilization of UVA sunscreen dibenzoylmethane derivatives or even more particularly Parsol 1789™ (4-t-butyl-4?-methoxydibenzoyl-methane) in personal care compositions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal care composition with relatively long photoprotection efficiency. It is another object of the present invention to stabilize Parsol 1789 by use of a natural substance or materials derived from plants. Surprisingly the present inventors have found that theaflavin or black tea extract having high levels of theaflavin, can act as a photostabilizer for dibenzoylmethane derivatives or Parsol-1789™.

Abstract: The present invention provides for use of a composition comprising black tea flavonoids as a prebiotic and/or for the treatment or prevention of conditions associated with poor gut health or low immunity. The flavonoids comprise thearubigin in an amount of at least 82% by weight of the tea flavonoids. Also provided is an edible product comprising the black tea flavonoids.

Abstract: The present invention provides for use of a composition comprising black tea flavonoids as a prebiotic and/or for the treatment or prevention of conditions associated with poor gut health or low immunity. The flavonoids comprise thearubigin in an amount of at least 82% by weight of the tea flavonoids. Also provided is an edible product comprising the black tea flavonoids.