Sep 17, 02:35 PM
Australian Natural preservative - Kills bacteria, Slows Down Kids
This was the press release just sent out around the world on my natural preservative, Herbal-Active™. You might have read sections of it in past blogs but no harm thinking about the ramifications of eating all those preservatives in our food. It seems we are not rotting in the grave as we used to do:
PRESS RELEASE
A recent article about a new, carefully controlled study in the UK on sodium benzoate (a common food preservative) and food colourings in foods showed that some artificial additives increase hyperactivity and decrease attention span in a wide range of children, not just those for whom over-activity has been diagnosed as a learning problem.
Fortunately, Herbal-Active™ is a new, natural antimicrobial made from extracts of culinary herbs made by Vic Cherikoff Food Services Pty Ltd is strongly anti-microbial at the tiny addition rate of 0.1%. This could just be the natural preservative the food, beverage and cosmetic industries have been seeking to replace sorbates and benzoates.
“The smart thing about my culinary herb blend as a natural preservative, is that it uses the synergistic activity gained when combining multiple compounds, just like the common use of sodium benzoate in combination with potassium sorbate. With Herbal-Active™ the end result is over 20 times greater than the sum of the parts.” states Vic Cherikoff, the scientist behind the new natural antimicrobial.
Natural preservatives made from conventional herbs such as rosemary, tend to also impart a taste to the foods in which they are used. In cosmetics, extracts of grapefruit seed and Kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry) are finding some applications but they have not migrated into the food industry.
Herbal-Active™ has only just been soft-launched and early adopters have found that it works brilliantly.
The proprietary blend is all natural and made from extracts of a combination of ordinary culinary herbs. This means that a product’s label only needs to state ‘herb extracts’ (or culinary herb extracts) and the claim of ‘Preservative free’ can be made.
Testing all the applications of Herbal-Active™ in the many and varied manufacturing scenarios is a daunting task so manufacturers who have a need for a natural preservative are asked to request a sample of Herbal-Active™ and test it for themselves.
So far it has proven effective in low pH beverages, a juice based nutritional supplement, sauces and condiments, more neutral pH preserved cheeses, a fruit juice concentrate and a skin care range of cosmetics. Herbal-Active™ has applications in cold formulated products and other products where a natural preservative is beneficial to both, shelf life and food safety. From challenge trials, components in the formulation are very effective against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including most of the food spoilage organisms.
Herbal-Active™ can also be used as a 1% solution in the kitchen to treat red and white meats and even strawberries and cucumbers, all which have spoilage problems on storage. It has applications in pet foods and even stock feed where antibiotics are occasionally used in feed to reduce pathogen loads.
One challenge did arise in initial tests:
While an addition rate of 0.07 to 0.1% of the Herbal-Active™, will stop yeasts and bacteria in their tracks, moulds are a little more resilient.
Tests showed that at 1% even these fungal brutes succumb to this uniquely Australian natural preservative. However, at this level, Herbal-Active™ is too strongly flavoured (no problem in cosmetics) if this were the final concentration needed.
So a protocol has been designed as a way around this problem:
The product in question was a mixture of a variety of fruit concentrates and powders. Several fruits were found to be major sources of mould contamination and so all the whole fruits were dipped in Herbal-Active™ at 1%. The fruits spent only seconds in the solution, were drained well and passed through a sanitized brush finisher. The Herbal-Active™ solution was re-used many times and up to 1000kg was dipped in 40kg of solution.
The fruit pulps were combined in the correct proportion to the recipe for the mixed puree, product. In another container, Herbal-Active™ powder was mixed into the other powders to be added to the recipe. The rate of addition was such as to give a 0.1% Herbal-Active™ content in the final fruit puree/powder mixture. A small amount of the fruit pulp blend was added to the Herbal-Active™ and powder mix to hydrate it slowly. The balance was added and the blending completed.
The net result of this approach is to expose the ingredients with high microbial loads to high levels of Herbal-Active™, preferably around the 1% mark. By then using pure diluents, the concentration of Herbal-Active™ can then be reduced to tasteless thresholds.
The result was a vastly extended shelf life with moulds, yeasts and bacteria all brought down to extremely low levels near zero.
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Comments invited:
Herbal Active
Can you please send more info how to use it as cosmetic preservative. What is it made from? Do you have any data?
— Radka · Oct 2, 11:26 AM · #
Where could a person obtain a sample of this to do some testing?
— Kent Anderson · Oct 17, 03:46 PM · #
The Herbal-Active™ is a simple mix-in product which is supplied as an emulsion to be diluted into a working solution by the most appropriate diluent. For example, if I were to add it to a water soluble base such as an aqueous lotion or a beverage, the emulsion gets diluted with either glycerine or food grade ethanol. If I were to use the Herbal-Active™ in a marinated cheese in oil, I would use an appropriate oil (canola, macadamia nut etc). Or if the end product was a seasoning on say, chicken or fish then I’d adsorb the Herbal-Active™ emulsion onto a powdered seasoning base.
The instructions are all on the specification sheets supplied with the product.
— Vic Cherikoff · Oct 28, 06:00 AM · #
Dear Sirs/Madams,
Coudl you please send me Herbal-active sample for a trial as well as specification? I would like to try it on preservative free sausage.
Thank you and regards,
Thao Tran
5 Stonny Batter road, Minto, 2566, NSW
— THAO TRAN · Nov 7, 04:01 AM · #
We are looking into replacing benzoates in our formulations with a natural alternative I would appriciate some mor info and a sample of your Herbal-Active
— Rosi Hilke · Nov 29, 03:24 AM · #
Please send us more technical informations on how it works on preserving herbal cosmetic products.
— Dr.krishan manral · Nov 30, 07:24 AM · #
We are looking for the replacing benzoate in our beverages formulation. Could you send us more technical information and sample of your herbal active.
— Budi Striwahyuni · Dec 5, 11:37 AM · #
It sounds very interesting, something that can replace benzoates. I need samples & more information. I was excited when I read that I could use it in my natural cosmetics range. I think it is great invention, since as you say there is no smell to it.
— Manmohan Nagpal · Dec 7, 04:00 AM · #
I would like to obtain more information and/or a sample for cosmetic product formulation
— sarah · Dec 7, 10:16 AM · #
Has this been tested to replace sodium sulphite or sodium nitrite? I would like to test it in fresh sausages and processed meat products ex. polony & viennas
— Marina Swanepoel · Jan 12, 11:46 AM · #
Would you be able to get me a sample as well as info needed on how to use it in creams and lotions. I’m a newbie in creating organic skin care and have been stumped on what to use that is non toxic for a preservative in my products. my address is 20 mahalo nui place, kihei hi. 96753. please also let me know where I can purchase this product and how much it is. mahalo nui loa Liona Shareing LMT
— Liona Shareing · Jan 17, 11:44 PM · #
How do I get a sample or order Herbal-Active for natural body care products?
— Amber Lamm · Jan 30, 01:10 AM · #
I have just read this article and another at Kirkfood. I make up my own aloe vera juice to use in my skin care range and am about to start making up hibiscus extract. I am looking for a suitable food grade preservative system that is all natural and safe. I would be very interested in trying a sample of Herbal-Active; could you please advise on how to go about obtaining said sample.
kind regards
Iamme
— Iamme · Feb 6, 01:26 AM · #
Hi. As with several other enquirers, I am interested to obtain a sample to trial in natural cosmetic formulations. Thanks.
— Angie · Feb 16, 03:54 AM · #
hi
i’ve just read the article and am so fascinated about the breakthrough.Can u pls give me information about the plants from which the preservative has been extracted? Am interested in trying a sample on beverages.Thanks
— Manuel · Feb 19, 04:47 PM · #
Manuel,
I’m happy to provide a sample for manufacturers and some guidance on how to best use Herbal-Active™. However, the recipe is a black box formula developed after years of very intensive microbial trials and research.
Herbal-Active™ is now starting to be used around the world in the wider food, beverage and cosmetic industries and there will be a retail product out soon which can ensure that you keep your food safe from food spoilage organisms without the use of toxic synthetic chemicals. It also makes a great hand and body wash, surface and equipment sanitizer and best of all, it’s food grade. In fact, some of the components have very beneficial actions when it comes to health and well-being.
— Vic Cherikoff · Feb 23, 09:13 AM · #
I have been looking for a nature preservative for hand lotions. Will the Herbal Active work, and if so, how much is it and what is the ratio?
— R Michaels · Feb 29, 08:08 AM · #
Hi we are a natural organic skin care company in the UK currently product testing our range prior to launching. We would like to product test your Herbal-Active, please let me know if this is possible. Regards, Maeve
— Maeve Smith · Apr 29, 12:53 AM · #
We sell a mangosteen product in Australia under the Vitalxan label.
We would be particulary interested if Herbal_Active can be formulated in a powdered form to add to our brand.
Please advise if this is possible and contact the writer.
Hi Tim,
Herbal-Active can be applied as a powdered product and is being used in this way in seasonings rubbed onto a carrier (rice flour). For your application, the required dose can be added to some of the mangosteen mix and added to the remaining powder for its antimicrobial properties on solution. Cheers, Vic
— Tim McGrath · May 16, 11:42 AM · #
We are interested in your Herbal Active Natural preservative for the application for juice drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. Could you please provide us with Product Technical Information, MSDS and a sample for us to test and evaluate the material.
Our Address: Technical Services Group, San Miguel Corporation
F.Legaspi St., Eagle Ave., Bgy. Ugong, Pasig City, Philippines
Thank you.
Ed S. Reyes
R and D Consultant
— Eduardo S. Reyes · May 29, 08:34 AM · #
We are interested in your natural preservative for our customers. Please send more information, and let us know if you are looking for European distributors. We are a food ingredients distributor in Nordic region, and are members of a Group of distributors which covers Europe.
— Diane Burgess · Jun 5, 04:10 PM · #
We are interested in your Herbal Active Natural preservative for the application for aloe vera juice drink. Could you please provide us with Product Technical Information, MSDS and a sample for us to test and evaluate the material.
We would appreciate prompt reply.
Sincerely
Anna Poddubiuk
Our address: Laboratoria Natury Sp. z o.o.
Rapackiego 19
20-150 Lublin
ph. +48 81 4465741/4465690
fax +48 81 4420102
Hi Anna, Your email bounced back so contact me again if you happen to read this reply.
Cheers, Vic
— Anna Poddubiuk · Jun 12, 10:48 AM · #
We are very interested in your natural preservative. Our company is based in New Zealand and is concerned with fresh cut fruit arrangements. We think Herbal-Active could add great value to our products, preventing oxidisation, and protecting fruit during transit. Could we please have a sample for trial?
Regards
Katie Hopkins
Hi Katie,
My Herbal-Active works really well on cut fruit. I'll send a sample via my NZ distributor.
Cheers,
Vic
— Katie Hopkins · Jul 13, 02:13 AM · #
Dear Sirs,
My name is Lix Ryu, I am working for Samah A.S.I. in Korea.
Samah A.S.I. is importing company and specialized in food ingredient business.
We are the sales agent for ADM Protein / Lecithin division for Korean Market and have been working with multinational corporations such as Norpac Foods, Dewied International, etc for more than 15years successfully.
We are interested in your products, Herbal-Active natural preservative.
Please send us the price list, sample and application. Samah A.S.I. is doing this food related business since 1988, and achieved successful reputation in food industry. If you are interested in making business relationship with us, we want to introduce your product to Korean market.
I look forward to receiving your favorable reply soon.
Best regards,
Lix Ryu / assistant manager
Samah A.S.I.
Address: B1-106, SK?Techno Park B/D-Bizdong, 190-1, Sangdaewon-Dong, Jungwon-Gu, Sungnam-Si,
Gyeonggi-Do, Korea. (zip code : 462-721)
Tel: 82-31-776-2851 Fax:82-31-776-2850
— Lix Ryu · Jul 13, 03:12 AM · #
Hello,
I am a very small, soon to be big bath and body product maker, and I would be very interested to test this in lotions, scrubs, etc. as I am very much for a non-chem preservative, also member of a forum that would be interested. Could you please send me more info and how to aquire your product, price, etc. Thank you,
Della Sinnock
Hi Della. Please see my comments in other replies to queries about my natural preservatives. Cheers, Vic
— Della Sinnock · Jul 14, 08:06 PM · #
We are interested in your Herbal Active Natural preservative for the application for aloe vera juice drink. Could you please provide us with Product Technical Information, MSDS and a sample for us to test and evaluate the material.
We would appreciate prompt reply.
Aloe vera juice drinks are easily made shelf-stable using my HerBev™ and regulating the pH to below 3.0. I'll email you my information pack on this product and look forward to helping out with your product.
All the best,
Vic
— s. kumar · Jul 27, 01:28 PM · #
sir can u pls tel me abt herbal active?from which herb you are preparing dis preservative?i need all possible information regarding herbal active…pls look into it
Herbal-Active comes from naturally derived extracts of a wide range of Australian culinary herbs, combined in a carefully researched process and while it is listed as natural flavors, it also happens to be powerfully and broadly antimicrobial.
— sivasudha · Aug 20, 08:42 AM · #
I’m interested in obtaining a sample of herbal active for trials with skincare. Can you also send any data as well.
Regards
Jane
— Jane Christie · Sep 20, 08:57 AM · #
Hi Vic,
We are a contract manufacturer of liquid dietary supplements, skin care cosmetics, and personal care products located in Totowa, NJ, USA.
We are actively working on perfecting 100% natural product lines and are very interested in testing your “food flavoring” preservatives in our formulations.
Would you please send samples of your products appropriate for internal liquids and external lotions, creams, gels, pastes, and liquids along with your product data sheets, MSDS, packaging sizes, and order quantities with prices?
Hi Mike,
I am happy to send out a sample for your testing. I'll email you as follow up.
Cheers,
VicBest,
Mike Chanin
Ambix Laboratories
55 West End Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(T) 973-890-9002
(F) 973-890-9778
— Mike Chanin · Nov 20, 02:06 AM · #
I am very interested in a sample of herbal active as well as more information for use in cosmetics and lotions
Hi Katherine,
Email me on functionals at cherikoff.net and provide your address details for the sample. Cheers, Vic
— Katherine · Dec 28, 03:20 AM · #
Dear Vic,
I would be very interested to try Herbal-Active in our products. In one of the replies (on Aloe Vera drinks) you mention HerBev™, is that something else? In that case I would love to try those as well.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Kind regards,
Frans
I look forward to hear how you find my anti-microbials work for your product. More and more companies are adopting them in an ever-increasing range of foods, beverages and cosmetics. Using the Herbal-Active as a dip for fresh produce is also a great way to extend the shelf life (saves money on the food you buy as you waste less) as it kills food spoilage organisms (as well as any food pathogens).
— Frans Remmerswaal · Feb 20, 09:27 AM · #
Hi,
Could you please send me more information about your product as I am developing a range of hair and skin care products. I am stuck as I have not found a suitable natural preservative in order to sell my products commercially.
Hi Silvia. There are already many cosmetic companies using Herbal-Active in their hair and skin care products. Herbal-Active at 1-2% does have an aromatic profile of its own but many people find it appealing or it can be masked with conventional fragrances.
— Silvia Rigano-Tahu · Mar 13, 01:16 PM · #
I am interested in obtaining more information with regard to using Cherikoff's Herbal-Active product in skin care formulations as well as a sample.
Hi Kathie,
There are many cosmetic customers using my Herbal-Active successfully. The major challenge is that it has its own fragrance at the level needed for cosmetics (1-2%) although this can be masked with other fragrances eg lavender, coconut, other essential oils.
Email me your address and I'll send a sample. Cheers, Vic
— Kathie Burkett · Mar 29, 01:38 PM · #
Does Herbal-Active contain grapefruit seed extracts? I understand that it is inconvenient to disclose what is in the formula of Herbal-Active, but i am keen to know what it doesnt contain in order to decide whether to give it a try.
Herbal-Active does not contain grapefruit seed extract but is a blend of culinary herb extracts which provide broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.
— Raelynn · Mar 30, 11:08 PM · #
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Sarah
Thanks Sarah. I am pleased that you liked my website. Come back soon. Cheers, Vic
— Sarah · Apr 12, 11:49 AM · #
I would like to get some more information on the Herbal Active for use in hair and skin care products and if possible some pricing and a sample.
No problem, Ann. Herbal-Active has just been approved by the Organic Food Chain for use in organic foods and a similar certification for cosmetics is in the pipeline.
Cheers,
Vic
— Ann Burdett · Jun 11, 01:39 PM · #
Hi Iam interested in testing Herbal-Active in my skincare products.
Where can I get a Sample? Thanks Amanda
Herbal-Active works really well in skincare products. An addition of 1-2% is recommended and the method of use is to add this amount to the actives then dilute with the ingredients in increasing levels of microbial purity as the mixture is emulsified.
— amanda heron · Jul 17, 10:03 AM · #
Can I get more information on using Herbal-Active in facial lotions and creams including pricing and how to buy some?
Hi Cathy, Herbal-Active comes in several forms for cosmetics. We have our standard product on Acacia gum and which can go into water based formulations. For hot blended emulsions we have an encapsulated Acacia gum product. This is the same basic product but the actives release at 65-70 degrees C. Lastly, we also make an olive oil mix for high oil products.
You can go to our on-line store and get the Herbal-Active in various size packs.
— CATHY HARTMAN · Sep 16, 01:44 AM · #
our herbal carbonated beverage forms molds after about month or so
No artifical sweetners only Sugar and herbal tictures added
Can you recomend a suitable preservative
Hi Lakshman,
My Herbal-Active or HerBev are in use now as antimicrobials in drinks, cordials, medicinal preparations and flavourings such as liquid stevia. I will email you to follow up.
Cheers,
Vic
— LAKSHMAN SIRIWARDANE · Sep 25, 04:37 PM · #
Hi
Can you please provide the COA for your product? We are looking for a natural preservative for our children’s toothpaste.
Cheers,
Cherie Munckton
Serendipity Personal Care Solutions
(Australia)
Hi Cherie,
Herbal-Active makes an excellent anti-microbial for toothpaste. As your product is for a kid's paste, perhaps work the lower end of 0.5% addition and mix the powder in to your dry ingredients before making the paste, if that works in your formulation.
Cheers,
Vic
— cherie munckton · Sep 28, 05:28 AM · #
I’m interested in your Herbal Active for fruit juice products. Could you please send me more information and a sample for me to test.
Pat, for fruit juice products the Herbal-Active is best used as a dipping solution at 1% and all the fruits get a dip and drain. Then the juice you make from the fruit has super-low micro counts and if you are bottling the juice, add 0.1% Herbal-Active for on-going protection. Pasteurizing is still recommended but can be at the lowest of temperatures and time eg 65C for 15 secs.
— pat · Oct 2, 12:21 PM · #
please send sample of herbal active…with info how to use in herbal infusions as preservative.address:lot 924 porto bello #2 p.o montego bay jamaica w.i
— michelle gordon · Apr 23, 03:59 PM · #
hi there,
i’d like to try a sample of your product for use with chemical-free cleaning products.
thanks,
kerrie
It's on its way (again).
Please let me know when it arrives. Vic
— kerrie bennett · Jun 17, 03:15 AM · #
Hi, Could you please send me a sample and instructions on how herbal-active could be used In my line of all natural Mediterranean dips.
Thank you
Hi Abe,
I have a new formulation called YieldPlus which combines my antimicrobial, Herbal-Active with the water scavenging properties of plant fiber. This will be ideal for your dips.
Cheers,
Vic
— Abe Chaaban · Sep 28, 07:40 AM · #
Dear Vic: This sounds fantastic (!) and just what I have been searching for for my body care products! I currently formulate various shea based butters and balms and am developing other herbal skin care products without the use of methyl paraben as a preservative. I have lost confidence in grapefruit seed extract. I am very interested in your products for the body butters,skin creme, toner, shampoo and hair rinse applications. I use apple cider vinegar in some of these products and am wondering if your product is compatible in all these types of applications. I would also like to request more information and directions for it’s use/application ratios, etc. and a sample. Thank you,
Melanie Jauregui
CEO Biomirage LLC
Biomirage LLC
3912 Quarry Rd. La Mesa, CA USA 91941
— Melanie Jaurgui · Oct 9, 06:07 PM · #
Hi Vic,
Could you please send me a sample Of your Herbal-Active™ and spec sheet. I am interested in using it in a food product.
Thanks
Claudia Fitzpatrick
12 Athlone Crescent
Killarney Heights NSW 2087
— Claudia Fitzpatrick · Oct 12, 04:25 AM · #
Hi Vic,
Please could you send me a pricing list for your preservative? I am very interested in any other information that you can provide me with as this looks like it could be exactly what I am looking for to preserve my organic skincare products! I am very excited to have found your product.
Thank you,
Bella
— Bella · Nov 10, 10:26 AM · #
Hi Vic,
If it is possible I would love to give your natural preservative a try in the cosmetic range that I produce. Would be great if I could get a sample & info on ratios & pricing.
Warmest
Margaret-Ann
— Margaret-Ann Cutting · Nov 23, 05:34 PM · #
Hi! I noticed you said that your products would soon be available, if they aren’t yet is there a way to get a sample and instructions? I’m just starting some research on a cosmetic line and I would love to use this as a preservative as I want it ti be all natural.
— Asha Garza · Nov 23, 09:39 PM · #
Hi, Do you have a product which is a specific anti microbal eg will inhibit yeast and moulds but not lactic bacteria? Can I add herbal active to salt when adding salt to cheese? Would YieldPlus be better
regards
Sarah Cameron
Thank you
Hi Sarah,
We supply a number of cheese-makers who use Herbal-Active before the brine wash with washed rind cheeses. Otherwise, good manufacturing practices and the proliferation of lactic acid bacteria should eliminate the yeasts and moulds.
Cheers,
Vic
— Sarah Cameron · Dec 4, 10:58 AM · #
Dear Vic,
I currently formulate various natural skin care products without the use of parabens as a preservative. I am very interested in your product for my skin cremes, toners, body butters, body wash applications. I would like to request a sample and also more information and directions for it’s use/application ratios, etc.
Thank you
Marinella
Hi Marinella, I've arranged for my US distributor to contact you.
Cheers, Vic
— Marinella Nicolosi · Aug 13, 02:57 AM · #
Hello Vic, still working with the Xyngular company regrading there juice, do you have any other mixed fruit juices that are using the herbal active, also can you send me the cost per 1liter of juice. Thanks again for all that you are dong. Doc
Hi Brian, Kakadu Complex uses Herbal-Active. I supply the 11 wild foods all prepared using a dip and drain for the component fruits before brush finishing and blending. Our micro loads are typically zero to less than 5 cfu/g so we don't pasteurize (in order to protect the antioxidants). We ship this blend to the processor for final blending into the other components of Kakadu.
Another company in Singapore is dipping vegetables in 1% Herbal-Active before juicing, bottling and selling as a chilled product. We delivered 28 days but they label it as 14 days as too long a shelf life makes the juice look preserved.
I hope this answers your question.
— Dr. Brian Martin · Jan 13, 07:19 AM · #
I am a food/beverage formulator and would like to get more info, including pricing.
Please advise!
Mada
Hi Mada, I emailed you some information. Thanks for asking.
Cheers,
Vic
— Mada · Feb 2, 09:45 PM · #
Good day Vic,
I too am looking for a natural preservative for my skin care products. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
My best,
Betsy
Hi Betsy. I'll follow up by email. Thanks for your interest in my Herbal-Active. Cheers, Vic
— Betsy · Feb 11, 10:47 PM · #
I am an indie body products maker and I would like to find out about pricing to use it in my products. Please advise on pricing etc. Thanks!
Hi Andrea. I'll reply via email. My Herbal-Active is available in my on-line store at www.cherikoff.net/shop. Cheers, Vic
— Andrea Robinson · Feb 12, 09:13 AM · #
Hi Vic,
I am doing some new product development and would like to avoid conventional preservatives. I would really like some more information, potentially micro results/reports and samples on this product. I would be using this in a flavour paste preparation with only cold process. Cheers
Hi Nadia,
Herbal-Active will work beautifully for this. You could dip the ingredients in a 1% solution to reduce the microbial load and then once the pastes are made, add 0.2 to 0.5% Herbal-Active, depending on taste contribution. Cheers, Vic
— Nadia Cairns · Apr 14, 12:47 AM · #
I would love to use Herbal-Active in my skin care range
Could you please let me know were I can get it and more information thank you
— Jennie greaves · Jun 3, 03:42 PM · #
Hi Vic,
Could you email me a price list and i would love to try a sample. This would be used in an all natural fruit juice which will already have lemon and lime juice in it, but a high content of water. Would it suit?
Thanks :)
Hi Kate,
Herbal-Active would be ideal for this use. I'll email you to follow up.
Cheers, Vic
— Kate · Jul 14, 08:36 AM · #
Hi,
I am based in the UK and I am developing a new natural skincare range. Can you provide me with details of your UK distributor so I can get samples and prices. Many thanks, Maria
Hi Maria. At this stage I don't have a UK distributor handling my Herbal-Active. We offer smaller volumes through our on-line store at this link. Unfortunately, I have to sell these as I am inundated with requests daily. I hope you understand.
Cheers, Vic
— Maria · Sep 24, 09:27 PM · #
Hi Vic
I read through the previous comments and have not noticed where Herbal-Active was eventually approved for use in cosmetics by OFC.
Did you gain this approval and do you think enough information would be available in the public domain to submit to ACO for similar approvals.
Also, have you any data on the efficacy of Herbal-Active in cosmetics – including dosage levels and stability information.
Would appreciate a sample and any Product data information you could provide
David Johnson
Native Oils Australia Pty Ltd
23 Marguerite Ave
Mt Riverview NSW 2774
Hi David
I have had a number of cosmetic manufacturers have their products with Herbal-Active registered as Organic by ACO as well as OFC. Both organisations are pleased that there is finally a natural antimicrobial they can approve.
Cheers,
Vic
— David Johnson · Nov 19, 04:37 PM · #
Great post! Thank you for sharing this information. I would like to read more information about this preservative.
— lorry lee · Nov 28, 09:09 PM · #
Thank you for posting and sharing great pieces of information about natural preservatives.
— Mikaela Norman · Dec 28, 01:22 AM · #
Sir, I am looking for a food grade preservative for use in pickle, jams, tomato products etc. And also for a hand wash liquid soap.
Herbal-Active can work when used as an ingredient sanitizer and this dipped produce is used for prepared foodstuffs. In some cases, adding Herbal-Active to the product helps too. There is a method to using my natural antimicrobial as some micro-organisms are really tough critters. I'll email you and we'll talk more.
Cheers,
Vic
— Mr Awlad Hossain · Jan 7, 01:53 AM · #
Thanks. I really like all the information in this post.
— Angel Brown · Jan 11, 11:30 PM · #