Euglena Co., Ltd., Paramylon, a functional ingredient peculiar to Euglena
Euglena Gracilis EX55" containing 55% or more is newly standardized as a raw material
-Promote responses to diversifying needs, including utilizing the research results of Paramylon-

Euglena Co., Ltd.

Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo, hereinafter Euglena) is about the production of food microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena). * 1 We are pleased to inform you that we have established a production method for Euglena and newly standardized it as "Euglena Glaciris EX55" * 2.

Photo: Euglena Gracilis EX55 powder

　Paramylon is a type of β-glucan possessed by mushrooms, etc., and is a functional ingredient peculiar to Euglena that is expected to be used in the healthcare field. As research on the functionality of paramylon, we are also conducting research on suppression of colorectal cancer, regulation of immune balance, alleviation of influenza symptoms, alleviation of gastric ulcer symptoms, etc., and mainly publish the research results by animal tests. increase.
　While the paramylon content of normal Euglena (powder) is about 20%, we have already standardized "Euglena Glacilis EX45" which contains 45% or more of paramylon, but this time it is cultivated. By improving the conditions, we have achieved the standardization of "Euglena Glaciris EX55", which contains more paramylon. By standardizing "Euglena Gracilis EX55", we will further utilize the research results of Paramylon and promote the provision of products that meet the diversifying needs of our customers.
　Going forward, we will continue to respond to growing demand for euglena and paramylon, and aim for widespread utilization in the healthcare field and to increase added value as an ingredient.

* 1 The results of extraction and measurement of only the polysaccharide β-glucan are standardized as the paramylon content. In addition, there is also a method of measuring as "carbohydrate amount = paramylon content" on the premise that most of the carbohydrates are Euglena gracilis EX55" is evaluated by the same method, the content shows nearly 80%, but Since carbohydrates include glucose, which is a monosaccharide, and trehalose, which is a disaccharide, we use values limited to β-glucan.
* 2 Quality standards for raw materials have been established.

<About microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena)>
Microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena) is a type of alga that has the characteristics of both plants and animals and contains abundant types of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced manner. In 2005, Euglena Co., Ltd. succeeded in outdoor commercial mass culture for the first time in the world.

<About paramylon>
It is a functional component of the microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Euglena), and is β-1,3-glucan, which is a type of β-glucan (carbohydrate), which is a polysaccharide. In recent years, research on functionality has progressed, and it is expected to be used in the healthcare field such as food and cosmetics.

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