World of goodness
WITHIN Carotino’s red oils lies a world of nutrients derived from years of research and commitment to meet the needs of customers.
Carotino red palm fruit oil is considered the world’s richest plant source of natural carotenes ( pro- vitamin A) and natural tocotrienols.
As a global leader and innovator in value- added oil and fat derivatives, Carotino is committed to the research, development and manufacturing of palm oil products using the latest environmentally friendly, state- of- the- art technology.
Each bottle of Carotino oil is a custom blend of vegetable oils designed for customers’ health.
The vegetable oils are cholesterol- free and do not contain harmful trans- fatty acid. Most importantly, the Carotino oils are a rich source of natural carotenes, tocotrienols and tocopherols ( vitamin E) and co- enzyme Q10.
The body converts carotene into vitamin A, which is needed for healthy skin and mucous membrane, immune system and good vision.
Carotenes, vitamin E and co- enzyme Q10 also protect the body from free radicals that damage cells and cause several chronic diseases.
These essential nutrients also protect the body against ageing and atherosclerosis.
Carotino oil is high in mono- unsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids, thus helping to lower LDLcholesterol in the blood stream.
It is also a rich source of omega- 3 and omega- 6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and, combined with diet and exercise, can help lower certain blood fat and raise levels of “good” cholesterol ( HDL).
Carotino is endorsed by the Singapore Health Promotion Board and Swiss Vitamin institute for its contents of natural carotenes, vitamin E and co- enzyme Q10.
In developing countries, nutritional deficiencies are a daily part of life and create many health problems affecting the population, especially children.
Vitamin A deficiency is particularly an issue that impacts many areas of health such as vision, immunity, growth and foetal development.
As part of its dedication to nutrition, Carotino has spearheaded projects to mitigate vitamin A deficiency in children and adults.
Carotino partnered with the Nutritional Intervention Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council to conduct a study to prove the efficacy of Carotino red palm fruit oil baked biscuits. This study is documented in the UN Food and Nutrition Bulletin.
Carotino also combined forces with Malaysian Palm Oil Council in a community development project in South Africa to develop a bakery model to produce and sell cost- effective carotene- rich muffins to local school children, providing a self- sustaining model to address health and social issues.
Carotino oil is a blend of the highly regarded red palm oil and canola oil. Like other red- and vermillion- tinged foods, Carotino receives its red colouring from having high carotenoid content.
Carotenoids, such as betacarotene, are examples of provitamin A, which can evolve to form vitamin A when needed.
Carotenoids are known to be good for the eyes, growth and immunity as well as reproduction.
It also prevents bacteria and viruses from latching onto the respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts and keeps the body healthy as a whole.
It is a powerful antioxidant and is packed with essential nutrients such as tocotrienols, a member of the vitamin E family, which is known to improve HDL levels to benefit hair and skin.
Carotino oil can be easily incorporated into cooking. Its bright red hue gives dishes a distinct and appetising colour and ultimately gives everyone a wealth of good health.
For more information, call 07- 252 2888 or visit www. carotino. com.