Product Introduction
Chestnut oligopeptide is made using enzymatic hydrolysis technology, extracting effective components from chestnuts. The molecular weight primarily ranges from 130 to 1000 Da, making it a mixture of oligopeptides. Compared to proteins, it offers better solubility, emulsifying ability, and absorption, suitable for development in general and functional foods as a new resource.
Chestnut Oligopeptide Production Process
- Raw Material Cleaning
- Enzymatic Hydrolysis
- Separation and Purification
- Concentration
- Spray Drying
Benefits and Effects of Chestnut Oligopeptide
Chestnut peptides contain riboflavin and vitamin B2, showing significant effects on persistent mouth ulcers in children and oral ulcers in adults. Additionally, chestnut peptides are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. The high vitamin C content in chestnuts boosts immune function and supports dental and gum health.
Applications of Chestnut Oligopeptide
(1) Health Products: Chestnut peptides can support stomach and spleen health, strengthen kidneys, and enhance body nourishment, comparable to ginseng, astragalus, and angelica.
(2) The rich unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in chestnut peptides provide energy, aid in fat metabolism, benefit qi and spleen health, and support digestive health.
(3) Edible Products: Scientific studies confirm chestnuts' rich nutrition, including protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and trace elements. They are particularly high in vitamin C, B1, and carotenoids, and also contain thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, proteins, and inorganic salts.
Chestnut Oligopeptide Packaging and Storage
【Storage Conditions】Keep sealed and protected from light, avoid high temperatures, store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
【Packaging】Bulk: 25 kg/cardboard drum; Samples: 1 kg/foil bag; Custom packaging available upon request.
【Shipping】Express or logistics; domestic express within three days, logistics within five days. Quotations generally include domestic shipping costs.
【Shelf Life】Two years
Plant Source—Chestnut
Chestnuts, a deciduous tree in the beech family, have a cylindrical trunk and branches. They are dark green with fine vertical ridges and small hairs. The leaves are mostly curled, short-stemmed, oval-shaped, yellow-brown on top, and covered with fine hairs on young leaves. Flowers are small, pale yellow, with large corollas and yellow stigmas, blooming in May-June, and fruiting in July-August. The earliest mention of chestnuts is in the "Book of Songs," indicating that chestnut cultivation in China dates back over 2,500 years.
Chestnuts are native to China and are widely grown across various provinces except for Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, and Hainan. They thrive in low-altitude hilly areas, gentle slopes, and riverbanks. Chestnuts prefer sunny, moist climates and are cold-resistant, drought-tolerant, and require sandy soil. Reproduction methods include cutting, grafting, and seeding, with grafting being the most common.
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records chestnuts' medicinal value: "Chestnuts are salty, warm, and non-toxic; they benefit qi, strengthen the stomach and kidneys, and can treat bone fractures, abdominal disorders, and promote digestion. Chewing them raw can help maintain health." Chestnuts can be eaten raw or ground into flour for various foods like cakes and tofu. The wood is brown with lighter heartwood, straight-grained, coarse, hard, water-resistant, and has high economic value. Historical poetry often praises chestnuts for their rich, delicious flesh, reflecting their esteemed status.
