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Grape seed flour is a 100% natural flour made from grape seeds after the oil has been extracted using a cold-pressing process. Grape seed flour it is mainly used for the following applications: food supplements, functional food, and cosmetics. The special characteristic of grape seed flour is its high OPC value (oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes – vegetable substance with a high antioxidant effect). Closely related to resveratrol, these are valuable natural plant compounds that are greatly valued for their antioxidant activity.

Grape seed oil is an excellent source of antioxidants, tocopherols (Vitamin E) and high contents of phytosterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. Grape seed oil contains high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA):Linoleic acid (LA) and alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which belong to the n-6 (Omega-6) and n-3 (Omega-3) series of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). They are defined ‘essential’ fatty acids since they are not synthesized in the human body and should be taken exclusively by diet.