Kakadu Plum Powder 30g - ROOGENIC

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The Kakadu plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana, also known as Gubinge, Murunga or Billygoat plum) is a fruit native to northern Australia, particularly tropical regions such as Kimberley, Northern Territory and Queensland. The Kakadu plum is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C (up to 5300 mg/100 g, 100 times more than an orange). Rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and manganese, kakadu plums support immunity and general health. It is 100% wild-harvested by indigenous communities, guaranteeing optimum quality and freshness. It dissolves easily in water, juices or smoothies, making it easy to improve your daily routine.

Origin :

Roogenic Kakadu Plum (Gubinge) is 100% wild-harvested by the Nyul Nyul community in the Dampier region of Northern Western Australia, the Marrithiel Group and the Dak-Djerait community in the Northern Territory.

Naturopath review :

Kakadu Plum (Gubinge) is nutrient-rich and contains folate, and minerals (magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and molybdenum) is rich in constituents with antioxidants properties, including vitamin E, gallic acid, ellagic acid, lutein, chlorophyll, bioflavonoids (Quercetin, Hesperetin, Kaempferol, Luteolin, anthocyanins) and has the highest recorded levels of plant-sourced vitamin C.

• Kakadu plum is an excellent source of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory activity and chemotherapeutic potential.
• Gallic acid has potent anti-inflammatory activity through its ability to attenuate the inflammatory response.
• Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is a cofactor in various enzymatic reactions such as collagen synthesis and in the regulation of gene expression. It also protects DNA and RNA from free radical damage, regenerates vitamin E and can increase iron uptake.
• Kakadu plum has the potential to reduce the negative effects of drinking alcohol including hangovers by increasing enzymes that break down alcohol and is capable of protecting liver cells from free radicals and liver toxicity.
• Kakadu plum leaf and fruit have antimicrobial properties with activity against foodborne pathogens giving it potential as a natural antimicrobial for food preservatives.

The kakadu plum is prized for its beneficial effects on the skin, which is why it features as an ingredient in so many products, including facial care products. Thanks to its high vitamin C content, it helps boost the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins crucial to skin firmness and elasticity. Thanks to its regulating properties, vitamin C helps to reduce excess melanin, helping to reduce pigmentation spots and promote a more radiant complexion. Kakadu plums, rich in vitamin C, also protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays. This is why it can be seen as a support in the fight against premature ageing and the appearance of wrinkles. Kakadu plum is valued primarily for its beneficial effects on the skin, which is why it features as an ingredient in many facial care products.

Ingredients :

Freeze-dried Kakadu Plum powder.

Nutritional information serving size 3g (1 teaspoon) / 100g :

How to use :

Simply add ¼ of a teaspoon of Roogenic Kakadu Plum per day to your water, chilled tea or even sprinkled over cereals, smoothies, or desserts. Adding heat to Kakadu Plum should be avoided as it can reduce the vitamin C content.

Why it works ?

Our Kakadu Plum powder is a nutrient-rich addition to your diet to support immunity, ease inflammation, and support liver health.

Kakadu plum is best-known for its high concentration of vitamin C, which supports and strengthens the body’s immune response.

It’s also an excellent source of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties through the activity of gallic acid.

Kakadu Plum contains essential minerals magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and molybdenum for improved overall health.

Due to its uniquely high nutrient profile, nutritional properties found in Kakadu Plum may protect liver cells from free radicals and liver toxicity.