Rhubarb: a neglected British treasure with great potential in functional foods and personal care
The opportunity: Rhubarb crowns (roots) are valued in the herbal medicine industry for their anthraquinones and stilbenes. New bioactivity has been identified for skin lightening/whitening, with potential to treat melasma and age spots. We are developing new extracts and testing efficacy and safety.
The solution: MacTavish:West have developed a consortium of research providers and commercial extractors/formulators to develop potentially high value extracts from rhubarb crowns for use in the cosmetic and personal care industries.
The results: This project is ongoing. If you have an interest in the raw material, processes or products - please get in touch. hazel@mactavishwest.co.uk
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