Taiyo - Research and Manufacture of Functional Ingredients for the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industries

The remarkable ability of the human body to prevent, resist and recover from illnesses, as well as to suppress the effects of aging, is maintained and improved by proper nutrition. Taiyo is a pioneer in the basic research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage, medical food and pharmaceutical industries.

Taiyo focuses on the development of innovative ingredients, derived from natural sources, to further develop the body's ability to protect and manage one's health. Taiyo delivers clinically proven nutritional benefits of green tea antioxidants (Sunphenon), stress reducing amino acids of green tea (Suntheanine), soluble dietary fiber (Sunfiber), vitamin and mineral delivery systems (Sunactive) and other natural ingredients.

Green tea and health benefits

Although there are more than 3,000 types of tea, all tea is made from the evergreen plant species Camellia sinensis and classified as green tea (unfermented), oolong tea (semi-fermented) and black tea (fully fermented). Semi and fermented tea turns brown due to fermentation activating oxidization of enzymes, or a biochemical reaction of proteins, in the tea.

xGreen tea is quickly dried by steaming or pan-firing. This inactivates enzymes, which is why green tea maintains its natural, chlorophyll colour and high catechin content.

Functions of green tea include:

• Physiological antioxidant, weight loss and glucose control
• Anti-microbial activity, improvement of intenstinal microflora
• Lowering of cholesterol
• Oral care

Patented dietary ingredient for stress and well-being

It has been estimated that nearly 65% of the adult population experiences some form of stress, and this number is continually rising. Since ancient times, it has been said that drinking green tea induces relaxation. A pioneer in the science of green tea, Taiyo found this relaxation effect to be due to the presence of the amino acid L-theanine. Suntheanine® is the trade name for Taiyo's patented, pure form L-theanine.

Human clinical trials have shown Suntheanine to promote an alert state of relaxation without drowsiness. Additional human clinical research suggests that Suntheanine may have applications in improving the quality of sleep, diminishing normal symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), improving learning performance, heightening mental acuity, promoting concentration, reducing negative side effects of caffeine and supporting the immune system.

Suntheanine was awarded the "Food Ingredient Research Award" at the 1998 Food Ingredients Europe and "Best New Product of 2000" at Nutracon. Suntheanine is protected by over 40 US and international patents for its various physiological efficacies and L-isomer specific production processes.

Invisible dietary fiber – visible benefits

The perfect dietary fiber additive is here - completely tasteless, totally odorless, all natural and completely dissolvable in water. Sunfiber has no visible effect on your product but significantly boosts its health benefits. This all-natural, soluble dietary fiber improves functionality in foods and beverages.

It delivers high fiber content and exhibits excellent stability with respect to pH, heat and freeze / thaw conditions. Sunfiber is clinically proven to lower glycemic index, improve mineral absorption and maintain digestive health. If you want all the benefits of fiber with none of the negatives, your only choice is Sunfiber.

Sunfiber provides people with the vital dietary fiber their body needs without altering their favorite drinks or soft foods. Most people know dietary fiber keeps the body regular. What most people don't know is that they need more fiber than most diets provide. The American Diabetic Association found Americans get only half of the 25g - 35g of dietary fiber needed daily.

Nutrition delivery system

Taiyo's nutrition delivery system (NDS) is a revolutionary delivery system using a unique emulsification technology to deliver minerals, vitamins, functional oils and other nutrients under various conditions.  By using NDS, it is possible to fortify standard foods with nutrients while maintaining a high stability against heat and oxidation, masking the unpleasant taste, odor and color of nutrients, and protecting the gastrointestinal system, providing a non-irritating fortification with superior absorption properties and bioavailability.