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Recently, with the public’s increasing concern for health and wellness, Inulin, as a natural water-soluble dietary fibre, has been highly regarded. The multiple effects of Inulin and its potential side effects have become the focus of attention. The three main effects of Inulin and the side effects to be aware of are described in detail below.

Plant extract refers to the use of plants as raw materials, in accordance with the needs of the final product, after physical and chemical extraction and separation process, directed to obtain or concentrate one or more components of plants, without changing the structure of its active ingredients and the formation of the product; according to the needs of excipients can also be made into a powder or granule with good mobility, moisture attraction, and there are a small number of liquid or oily form of the product. Application scenarios include natural colors, natural sweeteners, functional plant extracts, traditional Chinese medicine extracts, essential oils, probiotics and so on.

Vegetable powder is powdered vegetable granules made from vegetable raw materials that are first dried and dehydrated, then further pulverized; or first pulped, homogenized and then spray-dried. Vegetable powder is an extension of dehydrated vegetables. It covers vegetable categories such as carrot powder, tomato powder, potato powder, pumpkin powder, red beet powder, spinach powder, celery powder, yam powder and so on. Vegetable powder has a wide market among weaned babies and young children who cannot or will not eat vegetables due to insufficient development of their teeth, elderly people who are inconvenienced to eat vegetables due to bad teeth or loss of teeth, and some adults who eat less vegetables due to work or other reasons. 

At the recent 2024 China Health Ingredients Conference and International Sourcing Information Exchange held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, a variety of plant extract companies enthusiastically presented their core products to exhibitors. These included Centella asiatica extract, light glycyrrhizin and arbutin with whitening effects, as well as stevia extract, a low-calorie natural sweetener launched by Rhein Biologics, and ergothioneine, a fungal extract with Alzheimer's prevention effects. China is home to about 30,000 species of plants, making it one of the richest countries in the world in terms of plant resources and systems, and these plant extracts are widely used in food, traditional Chinese medicine, health food and cosmetics. 

Peanut is a nutritious high-protein oil crops, its protein content of up to 30%. Its nutritional value can be comparable to animal food eggs, milk, lean meat; and it is easier to be absorbed and utilized by the body than animal food. Therefore, regular consumption can indeed play a role in nourishing and longevity, and folk called “longevity fruit”. Peanut kernel nutrients contained in a very comprehensive. It contains eight essential amino acids. In addition, it is also rich in fat, lecithin, vitamins A, B, E, K and mineral elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.

Accompanied by the booming development of the global major health industry, the Dendrobium Extract market has shown strong growth.The global Dendrobium Extract market size reached USD 870 million in 2023. Driven by both consumption upgrading and technological innovation, the market size is expected to exceed USD 1.52 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) expected to reach 11.8%.

Depression is a common psychological disorder that negatively affects an individual's mind, emotions, and behavior. Currently, treatments for depression include psychotherapy and medication. However, some studies have found that compounds found in some plants in nature also have antidepressant properties. Sea buckthorn is one of them, and studies have shown that the pentazocine contained in it may have a modulating effect on depression. In this article, we will discuss in detail the mechanism of action of pentazocine in sea buckthorn on depression. 

Garlic has been used as a medicine since ancient times, and was used in ancient India, Egypt, Rome, and China as part of the remedies for many diseases. Thus, garlic's ancient tradition of medicinal use makes it a folk medicine or an alternative or complementary medicine. Scientists around the world have discovered many water-soluble (e.g., S-allylacetylcysteine methyl ester) and fat-soluble (e.g., diallyl disulfide) bioactive substances in garlic. The compounds in garlic can synergize to produce different effects, but due to the chemical complexity of garlic's composition, processing methods must ensure potency and safety. 

Maca is a highland crop from the Andes Mountains in Peru, rich in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and thioglucosides, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Maca has a significant impact on the health of both men and women. For men, maca can improve sperm count and motility, increase strength and endurance, and improve chronic fatigue syndrome. For women, maca helps balance oestrogen, relieve menopausal symptoms, boost mental energy and stabilise emotions. Experts recommend 1 to 3 grams per day, preferably at breakfast, and avoiding nighttime intake to avoid disrupting sleep.

In recent years, the global recognition of plant extracts has been increasing, driving the rapid growth of the industry scale. Especially in developed countries and regions such as Europe and the United States, the demand for plant extracts has been growing steadily, injecting a strong impetus for the development of the industry. According to the latest research report, the global plant extracts market will reach a size of $64.6 billion in 2028, while the market size of China's plant extracts industry is expected to increase to $60.2 billion in 2025.