Abstract: A capsicum annum extract composition (600) includes capsanthin in the range from 1%-1.5%, zeaxanthin in the range from 0.5% to 1%, and cryptoxanthin in the range from 0.1% to 0.5%. The composition is created, at least in part, from material spent from purifying carotenoids using counter current extractions, and the composition enhances skin, eyes, or hair.

Abstract: A Capsicum annum extract composition (600) includes capsanthin in the range from 50% to 80%, zeaxanthin in the range from 5% to 15%, and cryptoxanthin the range from 1% to 5%.

Abstract: A method of producing a stabilized naturally occurring hydroxycitric acid is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises combining an aqueous liquid with Garcinia indica fruit to provide an aqueous extract containing hydroxycitric acid and mixing the aqueous extract containing hydroxycitric acid with a liquid quaternizing agent wherein the aqueous liquid comprises at least 8 mg/ml anthocyanin per 100 ml of liquid.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for simultaneously extracting, saponifying, and isolating lutein without the use of harmful organic solvents. In one embodiment the method includes (a) dispersing Marigold oleoresin in an alkane hydrocarbon alkanol solution, (b) adding a potassium hydroxide to the Marigold oleoresin and alkane hydrocarbon alkanol solution to form a homogenous solution of Marigold oleoresin, (c) refluxing the homogeneous solution until ester hydrolysis of the Marigold oleoresin is completed, (d) cooling the homogeneous solution and allowing it to settle until lutein crystals are formed, and (e) washing the lutein crystals with methanol-hexane solution to separate and filter them from the solvents.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for simultaneously extracting, saponifying, and isolating lutein without the use of harmful organic solvents. In one embodiment the method includes (a) dispersing Marigold oleoresin in an alkane hydrocarbon alkanol solution, (b) adding a potassium hydroxide to the Marigold oleoresin and alkane hydrocarbon alkanol solution to form a homogenous solution of Marigold oleoresin, (c) refluxing the homogeneous solution until ester hydrolysis of the Marigold oleoresin is completed, (d) cooling the homogeneous solution and allowing it to settle until lutein crystals are formed and (e) washing the lutein crystals with methanol-hexane solution to separate and filter them from the solvents.

Abstract: Methods for increasing weight loss in a mammal in need thereof are provided. In one embodiment the method comprises administering to a mammal a weight loss effective amount of Garcinia indica fruit purée. In another embodiment of the present invention, a method of administering to a mammal a weight loss effective amount of naturally occurring HCA, cyanidin-3-sambubioside and cyanidine 3-glucoside from Garcinia indica fruit purée is provided. In another embodiment, a method for providing a stabilized hydroxycitric acid composition comprising hydroxycitric acid and anthocyanins to provide a very pure, stabilized preparation that is substantially tasteless for optimal use in a variety of foods items which includes treating an aqueous extract of Garcinia indica fruit with a liquid quaternizing agent such as a trialkylamine in which the alkyl groups are octyl, caprylyl, isooctyl, lauryl or decyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroxycitric acid salt composition comprising a mixture of calcium and potassium salts of hydroxycitric acid, preferably in a defined proportion. The HCA salts are prepared by a process that includes treating an aqueous extract of Garcinia cambogia or Garcinia indica fruit with a liquid quaternizing agent such as a trialkylamine in which the alkyl groups are octyl, caprylyl, isooctyl, lauryl or decyl. The process yields a very pure, stabilized mixed salt composition that is free of potentially toxic chemical residues, and is substantially tasteless for optimal use in a variety of foods, beverages and dietary supplements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroxycitric acid salt composition comprising calcium and potassium salts of hydroxycitric acid, preferably in a defined proportion which yields a very pure, stabilized preparation that is substantially tasteless for optimal use in a variety of foods items. The HCA salts are prepared by a process that includes treating an aqueous extract of Garcinia cambogia or Garcinia indica fruit with a liquid quaternizing agent such as a trialkylamine in which the alkyl groups are octyl, caprylyl, isooctyl, lauryl or decyl.

Abstract: A method of making a red pigmented composition is disclosed which includes (a) preparing an aqueous extract of Garcinia indica fruit comprising at least one red colorant; (b) treating the extract with a cation exchange resin so that one or more red colorant associates with the resin; (c) eluting the red colorant from the resin with an eluting solution containing one or more alcohol such as methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and one or more acid such as hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid and hydroxy citric acid to yield a red-colored eluate; (d) collecting and concentrating the eluate to provide a concentrate; and (e) adding an antioxidant agent and/or placing the concentrate in an aseptic container in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. A combination comprising the resulting stabilized Garcinia extract in aseptic packaging in a non-oxidizing atmosphere is also disclosed, along with methods of use.

Abstract: A method of making a red pigmented composition is disclosed which includes (a) preparing an aqueous extract of Garcinia indica fruit comprising at least one red colorant; (b) treating the extract with a cation exchange resin so that one or more red colorant associates with the resin; (c) eluting the red colorant from the resin with an eluting solution containing one or more alcohol such as methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and one or more acid such as hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid and hydroxy citric acid to yield a red-colored eluate; (d) collecting and concentrating the eluate to provide a concentrate; and (e) adding an antioxidant agent and/or placing the concentrate in an aseptic container in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. A combination comprising the resulting stabilized Garcinia extract in aseptic packaging in a non-oxidizing atmosphere is also disclosed, along with methods of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroxycitric acid salt composition comprising calcium and potassium salts of hydroxycitric acid, preferably in a defined proportion which yields a very pure, stabilized preparation that is substantially tasteless for optimal use in a variety of foods items. The HCA salts are prepared by a process that includes treating an aqueous extract of Garcinia cambogia or Garcinia indica fruit with a liquid quaternizing agent such as a trialkylamine in which the alkyl groups are octyl, caprylyl, isooctyl, lauryl or decyl.