Why Are Sugarcane Polyphenols So Outstanding?

Among thousands of polyphenols, why are “sugarcane polyphenols” the first to be approved as a novel food ingredient? It is due to its globally recognized safety—having not only obtained GRAS certification but also completed a comprehensive toxicological evaluation. It also possesses unique and potent functional activities, including glucose regulation effects and high antioxidant capacity, as well as targeted health value and industrial advantages of abundant raw materials.

However, sugarcane polyphenols are usually concentrated in sugarcane tops, while people mainly consume the stalks of sugarcane in daily life—and the amount obtained directly by eating sugarcane is limited. Therefore, for more targeted supplementation, they can also be obtained indirectly through functional foods fortified with sugarcane polyphenols.

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The Outstanding Properties of Sugarcane Polyphenols

Superior Antioxidant Effect

Its antioxidant activity index (ORAC) reaches 26,400 μmol TE/100g, which is 11 times that of blueberries and 21 times that of spinach. This means sugarcane polyphenols can neutralize far more free radicals per unit mass.

Unlike synthetic antioxidants, which only scavenge free radicals, sugarcane polyphenols can activate the body’s own antioxidant enzymes, creating long-term protective effects.

Sugarcane polyphenols are not a single compound but rather a mixture of at least 32 polyphenol monomers (such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, luteolin, and quercetin). These monomers exhibit complementarity in their antioxidant effects: for instance, chlorogenic acid excels at scavenging ·OH (hydroxyl radicals), while luteolin stands out in inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Through their synergistic effect, their total antioxidant capacity is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each monomer.

Targeted glucose regulation Effect

Sugarcane polyphenols achieve full-chain blood glucose regulation through fourfold synergistic mechanisms: inhibiting two carbohydrate-degrading enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) to delay starch hydrolysis, blocking two glucose transporters (GLUT2 and GLUT5) in the intestines to reduce monosaccharide absorption, regulating the insulin signaling pathway to improve insulin sensitivity, and modulating the intestinal flora to optimize the microecology.

Their blood glucose-regulating effects have been verified in human clinical trials, which show that they can reduce the postprandial blood glucose peak by 16% in healthy individuals and improve insulin resistance by 28% in people with prediabetes.

Additionally, they have a mild nature with no risk of hypoglycemia or gastrointestinal side effects. Thus, sugarcane polyphenols are suitable for daily supplementation as a non-pharmaceutical blood glucose-regulating ingredient, as they not only lower postprandial blood glucose but also improve the blood glucose metabolism environment.

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The Applications of Sugarcane Polyphenols

In the Food Industry

The food industry is the most core application field for sugarcane polyphenols. Leveraging sugarcane polyphenols’ mechanism of inhibiting α-amylase and α-glucosidase to regulate blood glucose, sugarcane polyphenols are added to staple foods and snacks to lower the GI value of products, catering to diabetics, obese individuals, and people needing blood glucose control.

In the Healthcare Product Field

• The healthcare product field focuses on the core effects of sugarcane polyphenols—blood glucose regulation, anti-aging, and intestinal health—and develops oral formulations characterized by “high concentration and precise supplementation” to meet the needs of specific health-conscious groups.
• Targeting individuals with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance, it assists in blood glucose regulation through a “full-chain blood glucose control mechanism” to avoid drug side effects.
• Relying on the dual mechanism of “direct free radical scavenging + activation of the Nrf2 endogenous antioxidant pathway,” it delays aging caused by oxidative stress (e.g., skin aging, vascular aging).

In the Cosmetics Field

The cosmetics field mainly utilizes three skincare effects of sugarcane polyphenols—antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and melanin inhibition—as “natural active ingredients” to replace synthetic additives, meeting needs such as “clean skincare,” “anti-aging,” and “sun protection.”

• Targeting skin photoaging, fine lines, and reduced elasticity, it achieves anti-aging effects by scavenging free radicals and promoting collagen synthesis.
• It has both “sun protection assistance” and “whitening and spotlighting” effects: on the one hand, it neutralizes free radicals generated by UV radiation to reduce photodamage; on the other hand, it inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce melanin synthesis.
• Relying on its anti-inflammatory properties (inhibiting pro-inflammatory factors such as TNF-α and IL-6), it alleviates redness, itching, and other issues in sensitive skin.

Why Should You Choose Sugarcane Polyphenols Powder from Healthkintai^®?

In daily life, the amount of sugarcane polyphenols people can obtain directly by eating sugarcane is very limited. If you want to efficiently utilize the core value of sugarcane polyphenols, supplementing them indirectly through functional products fortified with sugarcane polyphenols is a more scientific choice.

The core raw material for these functional products (such as low-GI meal replacements, antioxidant solid drinks, and blood glucose-regulating tablets) is exactly our sugarcane polyphenols powder.

Whether you are developing low-GI foods for people needing blood glucose control or antioxidant beverages for healthy individuals, our sugarcane polyphenol powder can accurately meet your functional needs and help your products build core competitiveness. Choosing our sugarcane polyphenol powder means infusing your functional products with safe, high-efficiency natural active ingredients and seizing the “natural and healthy” consumption trend. We welcome inquiries and cooperation!

If you want to order, please contact us at health@kintaibio.com.