A new material made from citrus fruit peels! Natural-oriented cosmetics and food ingredients! Sales started in April 2021.
MaCSIE is a material that conforms to the SDGs, made from food waste that is not effectively utilized. It can be used safely as it is derived from food sources and is additive-free and unmodified. There are grades available for cosmetics and food. ○ Raw materials: Iyo-kan citrus peel, Amanatsu citrus peel ○ Fiber width: 2–10 nanometers ○ Features: High viscosity, emulsifying aid function, skin protection function, high specific surface area, thixotropic ○ Color and scent: Citrus-specific color and scent (Iyo-kan), milky white, almost odorless (Amanatsu) ○ Citrus peels contain active ingredients such as β-cryptoxanthin and hesperidin, which have been confirmed to have various functionalities. ★★★ For Cosmetics ★★★ ○ Replacement of synthetic ingredients with plant-based materials, or creating products primarily from plant-based materials ○ Product development utilizing thickening, emulsifying aid, and skin protection functions ○ Product development leveraging the active ingredients of citrus ★★★ For Food ★★★ ○ Product development utilizing water retention properties ○ As an emulsifier and dispersion stabilizer ○ As a thickening agent utilizing viscosity ○ For new textured foods utilizing thixotropic properties * There is potential to improve flavor and texture by combining MaCSIE with other ingredients. * It does not act as an additive.
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In preparation for the sales launch in April 2021, Ehime Paper (our company), Ehime Prefecture, Ehime University, and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology have been conducting research. There have been successful adoptions by cosmetic manufacturers and food manufacturers, and various prototypes of final products are in progress. We are offering free samples, so please feel free to contact us!
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★★★ Applications for Cosmetics ★★★ ◯ UV Cream - Improvement of texture: Enhanced spreadability and adherence after application. Titanium dioxide is stably dispersed, improving SPF values. ◯ Hand Cream - Utilization of emulsifying auxiliary functions and products that leverage a citrus image. ◯ Foaming Body Soap - Products that leverage a citrus image. ◯ Toothpaste Thickening - By adding citrus CNF instead of silica, products with equivalent hardness are achieved. ◯ Eyeliner Glitter Dispersion - Utilizing the three-dimensional structure of citrus CNF, uniform dispersion of glitter is achieved. ◯ Addition to Toner - Adding to toner improves the results of skin moisturizing tests. ★★★ Applications for Food ★★★ ◯ Juice Solid Sedimentation Suppression - Utilizing a three-dimensional structure, sedimentation of solids contained in juice is suppressed. ◯ Soft Serve Ice Cream Melting Suppression - The three-dimensional structure increases the strength of soft serve ice cream, achieving melting suppression. ◯ Increased Moisture Content - The three-dimensional structure allows for greater water retention, resulting in increased moisture content after cooking.
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In Ehime Prefecture, citrus production is actively carried out, and approximately 5,800 tons of citrus peels are discarded annually from juice factories that process citrus. Focusing on the fact that about 30% of these citrus peels contain cellulose, we are conducting research to produce cellulose nanofibers from citrus peels in collaboration with Ehime Paper Co., Ehime Prefecture, Ehime University, and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Generally, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) derived from wood, which are commonly researched and produced, are defibrillated to a fiber width of several nanometers through chemical treatment. In contrast, citrus-derived CNF achieves defibrillation to several nanometers solely through mechanical force, without any chemical treatment.
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Ehime Paper has always challenged itself to provide the added value that the times require. We continue to strive to find the "answers" that our customers and society demand. The paper manufacturing technology for household thin paper, represented by the "Elmore" brand, and the cardboard base paper manufacturing technology, which leverages years of experience, have established industry-leading quality and received high praise. Utilizing our paper manufacturing technology and the strengths of Ehime Prefecture, we developed "Citrus Cellulose Nanofiber MaCSIE (Maxie)" and began selling it as a cosmetic and food ingredient starting in April 2021.