You must know your propolis’ origin. Propolis from different regions have remarkable differences in their composition, which influences their application. It may also affect the level of contamination and purity (wax) depending on the quantity and quality of the beehive’s surrounding vegetation.
Brazilian propolis is the most scientifically investigated propolis for its health-benefits. The isolated and protected ecosystems of this vast country enables the production of richly diverse propolis with significant pharmacological properties and low levels of contamination.
We are present in Brazil with our own bee farms. This gives us expertise in the identification and selection of only the best, high-quality, suppliers (aside from us!). We have controls established throughout the supply chain to guarantee a safe and reliable product.
With an established Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), we ensure that the propolis imported to the US carries the International Health Certificate issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, a seal of an authentic Brazilian propolis.
Being involved with production of the raw material not only helps us avoid bad things to come into the supply chain, but also allows us to select the best propolis Brazil has to offer. There are many factors contributing to the raw propolis quality:
You want your provider to understand deeply these factors, so that your final product is consistently reliable. This is something only those closely involved with raw material can offer.
Ethanol and propylene glycol continue to be extensively used as propolis solvents. At NaturaNectar, we continue to choose WATER as our extraction solvent since the first day we started our production in the US.
In order to preserve the desired qualities nurtured at the raw material stage, we apply our water-based Green Extraction™ to produce our extracts. This means you will not have to worry about solvent residues!
Green Extraction was originally developed in Denmark, with its resulting extracts FLAV and PWE being commercially available throughout Europe for over 3 decades when we incorporated it as trade-secret.
Green Extraction™ yields two standardized extracts: FLAV™ and PWE™. The first contains the FLAVonoids of different Brazilian propolis types (Brown, Green and Red), while the PWE contains the water-soluble phenolic acids.
Depending on the type of Brazilian propolis used, we will generate compositionally unique extracts. For example, if we use Brazilian red propolis, our Green Extraction will produce FLAV-R and PWE-RD
The extracts are tested by world-renowned laboratories (ISO 17025 certified) to verify that they carry the chemical markers characteristic of the original propolis type. Artepillin-C and Formononetin are examples of these health-relevant compounds present in Brazilian propolis.
NaturaNectar’s beginning is founded on the scientific understanding of propolis. Our late co-founder, Alessandro Esteves, was part of team who discovered the botanical source for the Brazilian red propolis. We have partnered with research institutions to consistently advance the understanding on propolis, from its raw material stage to the finished extract that goes in the products. Subjects are diverse, ranging from topics such as the effect of seasons on the raw propolis composition to the development of new analytical methodologies to characterize the extracts with greater precision, accuracy and scope.
Be assured, we know and invest on our products! It's in our DNA!
At NaturaNectar, our mindset is one of continuous improvement. Our goal is to continually increase our understanding of the propolis world, to meet our products specifications – identity, purity, composition, strength, and lack contamination – at higher and higher precision. For that, we need a world-class quality system, involved at every step of production and whose values permeate the supply chain.
Do you worry if a supplement is really providing you with what it is claiming – Brazilian propolis?
Our products are traceable to its original raw propolis! Traceability is not just paperwork for us - we are there, at the origin! And we follow the steps with the propolis until it reaches your hands.
Be assured, you are taking authentic Brazilian propolis!
The Brazilian propolis is extracted with WATER! As we go through the supply chain, we strive to enhance and preserve the nurtured STRENGTH and PURITY of the raw propolis.
Our goal is to deliver health-relevant polyphenols – CHEMICAL-SOLVENT FREE!
Propolis health benefits have been associated with its polyphenolic content. Many companies continue to supply a generic propolis, without specification of its content and origin, but those are crucial aspects for quality and health benefits associated with the propolis.
Don’t take a generic propolis extract, take one that has been nurtured, harvested, processed, monitored and tested to contain a rich, health-relevant, composition – this is what truly matters!
In the world of natural products, where botanicals, roots, extracts, etc., originate from different parts of the world and involve multiple handling agents along the way, only a systematic approach to the whole supply chain – from farm to fork - can sustain a high-quality level.
NaturaNectar is closely involved at every step of the supply chain to guarantee authentic, safe, and potent products consistently!
Our facilities and products are submitted to the scrutiny of NSF. In the world, NaturaNectar stand alone, leading the industry with propolis products* tested against the only American NSF/ANSI 173 Standard for Dietary Supplements. This is the result of our commitment to our customer’s safety and health.
*Ultimate, Brown, Green, Red and Trio products.
Given the fast pace at which many dietary supplements enter the marketplace and reports that suggest that some of these products do not actually contain the ingredients or quantities shown on the label, consumers have cause to be concerned.
Feel confident you are taking tested, safer supplements. The NSF mark is your assurance that the product has been tested by one of the most respected independent certification organizations in existence today!
Our facilities and products are submitted to the scrutiny of NSF. In the world, NaturaNectar stand alone, leading the industry with propolis productsº tested against the only American NSF/ANSI 173 Standard for Dietary Supplements. This is the result of our commitment to our customer’s safety and health.
º Bee Propolis Ultimate, Red Bee Propolis, Green Bee Propolis, Brown Bee Propolis, and Bee Propolis Trio products.
