Chi Botanic Inc. Awarded Competitive USDA SBIR Phase I Grant for Plant Cell-Cultured Vanilla
ALAMEDA, Calif., May 4, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ChiBotanic Inc. is pleased to announce that its research and commercialization project for a new cell-cultured Vanilla 2.0 technology for a plant-based full-spectrum natural vanilla flavor has been awarded a highly competitive Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award of $175,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The proposal, "Vanilla 2.0: A reliable, sustainable, domestic supply of authentic Vanilla planifolia flavor and fragrance," will help support Chi Botanic's efforts to solve the many problems facing the natural vanilla supply chain, including a very difficult, laborious, slow-growing agricultural crop limited to tropical climates representing biodiversity hotspots. Political instability and extreme weather in regions where vanilla is grown further contribute to severe price fluctuations.
The technology Chi Botanic is creating will achieve a Vanilla planifolia plant cell culture that can be grown inexpensively anywhere and produce high concentrations of vanillin plus the many other flavor and fragrance metabolites of real vanilla. Major advantages to creation of a plant cell suspension culture specialized for production of the distinctive blend of vanilla phenylpropanoids are as follows:
- Increased value of a complex, plant-based vanilla product over the inferior synthetic vanillin that makes up 99% of the vanilla flavor on the market today.
- Unlike other synthetic biology-based methods, the system will provide the sustainability of fermentation-type methods, yet the end-product will be as complex as pure vanilla extract, which the FDA strictly defines as from vanilla seed pods. Thus, the Chi Botanic product will initially be labeled as "natural vanilla flavor" due to the source plant (Vanilla planifolia) from which the culture is derived, though not strictly from seed pods.
- Economically viable, domestic production with tight control of quality and composition. Co-location with product manufacturing possible.
- Faster growing, processing, and production times compared to farm-grown vanilla.
- Over 18,000 products contain vanillin, yet less than 1% is sourced from the plant (Sethi, 2017). Chi Botanic's own market research with potential enterprise customers has proven an eagerness to assess and willingness to pay a premium for our proposed product, with one of the world's largest suppliers of vanilla quoted as "dreaming of the day" when this could be possible.
For more information, visit the corporate website at www.chibotanic.com or email info@chibotanic.com. Digital photos are available.
Contact Information:Jonathan (Jon) Meuser
Chief Executive Officer
jon@chibotanic.com
510-227-5237
Original Source: Chi Botanic Inc. Awarded Competitive USDA SBIR Phase I Grant for Plant Cell-Cultured Vanilla
Best-Selling Author Gives Away Half a Million Copies of New Book, ‘Defender of the Faith: Ten Weird Facts About the Coronation,’ Surrounding Festivities in...
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Author Ray Comfort, CEO and founder of Living Waters Christian ministry, is giving away 500,000 hard copies of his book "Defender of the Faith: Ten Weird Facts about the Coronation," to U.S audiences interested in the events happening in London this weekend to celebrate King Charles III's official coronation.
According to Comfort, the book is controversial because it flies in the face of an increasingly secularized world—where many profess atheism and most don't honor the Bible. "It's ironic that during the coronation of King Charles, hundreds of millions around the world will essentially be going to church for a two-hour televised church service," Comfort said. "There they will hear many references to the Christian gospel and hear the Bible greatly honored."
The author and TV cohost is referring to the fact that during the church service, when King Charles is presented with the Bible, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say, "Sir: to keep you ever mindful of the law and the Gospel of God as the Rule for the whole life and government of Christian Princes, receive this Book, the most valuable thing that this world affords."
Comfort added, "I want people to understand the significance of the many strange things that will take place during the May 6 coronation: the meaning behind the presentation of three swords, the diamond-crusted orb, the golden scepter, the ancient coronation chair, the mysterious anointing, the king's extravagant robes, the amazing crown, and so on."
Comfort's ministry has also amassed an army of over 20,000 Christians who on coronation day will give away 16 million copies of what looks like a million-pound English note. These will not only be given freely to the millions of observers lining the streets of London, but also be given away in Europe, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world.
"While the church service makes numerous references to the gospel, it doesn't articulate it in layman's language. And so we printed the 16 million copies of the commemorative 'million-pound note' explaining it. The word 'gospel' simply means 'good news.' And the good news is that in the Old Testament, God promised to destroy death, and in the New Testament we are told how He did it. That's actually the best news this world could ever hope to hear."
The London Outreach will be live-streamed on Living Waters' YouTube channel, where commentary will also be provided during the coronation church service.
For more details and to request free "Coronation Millions," go to Livingwaters.com/London.
About Living Waters
Living Waters exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission. Living Waters seeks to train the members of Christ's Body in the principles of biblical evangelism and to provide them with practical tools to proclaim the gospel. See more at www.livingwaters.com.
Melany Ethridge
melany@alarryross.com
(214) 912-8934
Original Source: Best-Selling Author Gives Away Half a Million Copies of New Book, 'Defender of the Faith: Ten Weird Facts About the Coronation,' Surrounding Festivities in London May 6
Rosebud Woman Introduces Two New Ingestible Wellness Offerings
New! Heart Kanna Gummies
An image of Rosebud Woman's New Ingestible Wellness Offering Heart Kanna Gummies in and Pink and Gold Ombre Sachet
TRUMBULL, Conn., May 3, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Rosebud Woman, an innovator in women's intimate health and wellness, is proud to announce the expansion of their product line with the introduction of two new ingestible wellness offerings: Ease Kava Gummies and Heart Kanna Gummies. Designed to support full body wellness, these organic gummies combine the best of ancient botanical wisdom and modern scientific research to deliver effective, natural solutions for stress relief and emotional wellbeing. They represent a larger integration trend in beauty and in women's health toward combining topicals and botanical nutrition for optimal outcomes.
Ease Kava Gummies harness the power of kava, a plant native to the South Pacific known for its calming effects. By providing a healthy way to reduce stress and anxiety, these gummies aim to help users achieve a more balanced and relaxed state of mind. Each gummy contains a carefully measured dose of kavalactones, the active compounds in kava, to ensure maximum efficacy and safety.
Heart Kanna Gummies are formulated with kanna, a succulent plant indigenous to South Africa that has been used traditionally to alleviate stress, anxiety, and low mood. Rich in mesembrine, a natural serotonin-uptake inhibitor, these gummies work to enhance overall emotional wellbeing by promoting a positive mood and supporting mental resilience. They also contain Rose, Pomegranate and Valerian.
Both Ease Kava Gummies and Heart Kanna Gummies are made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients, ensuring that they are vegan, gluten-free, and free of artificial additives. As with all Rosebud Woman products, these organic botanicals have been created with a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, aligning with the company's dedication to promoting holistic wellness.
"We are thrilled to introduce our new ingestible wellness offerings as part of our mission to support women's overall health and wellbeing," said Samantha Sleeper, President of Rosebud Woman. "With the launch of Ease Kava Gummies and Heart Kanna Gummies, we're providing our customers with effective, natural tools for managing stress and nurturing emotional wellness."
Ease and Heart are now available for purchase through the Rosebud Woman website, in 2 count and 10 count packages, and at select retailers nationwide. Rosebud Woman has also released two free educational booklets to accompany these products, All About Kava and All About Kanna.
To learn more about these innovative wellness offerings and other Rosebud Woman products, visit www.rosebudwoman.com.
Contact Information:Michelle Fetsch
VP Business Development
michelle@rosewoman.com
415-849-8613
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