Mussel Powder Specifications
Enzaq green lipped mussel powder provides an ecologically sound, renewable resource of these natural healthful elements from the Sea, “The Cradle of Life.” The green lipped mussel powder provides nutritional support for the heart, lungs, joints, muscles and connective tissues which is perfect for people who are active and is suitable for all ages.
Enzaq mussel powder uses only the freshest green lipped mussel meats from the pristine estuaries of Marlborough and is 100% natural. Enzaq uses uncooked mussel meat and low temperature flash dry process to create the highest nutritional quality powder.
Enzaq Mussel Powder contains:
- Multi-vitamins: (Natural A, B complex, especially B-12, D & E)
- Multi-minerals and trace elements from the sea
- High quality proteins; (19 essential amino-acids)
- Enzaq Mussel Omega-3 Polyunsaturated marine lipids (Provides 1/3 more of aLA, EPA, DHA, and ETA)
Characteristics: Enzaq Mussel Powder
Appearance | Typically the fine grain powder is a light tan colour. However during different seasons the colour may vary depending on the sex and the carotenoid content of the fresh mussels. |
Odour | Fresh seafood odour without any oxidized notes or off putting odours. |
pH | 6.5 – 6.8 |
Size | 95% through a 20-mesh 850 micron screen |
Background Information
Mucopolysaccharides
Mucopolysaccharides are long chain amino sugars with active sulfate and amino molecules along the multiple polysaccharide chains, usually combined with a core protein.
Bioactive Nutrition from Nature
In the search for dependable sources of bio-active nutrients, Aquaculture scientists identified high levels of natural vitamins, chondroitin sulfates, ionized collagens and omega 3 marine lipids present in the soft tissues of selected Greenshell Mussels of New Zealand. This discovery in the late 60’s stimulated the mussel aquaculture in the isolated, pristine tidal waters of New Zealand.
The Cradle of Life
In 1995 Aquaculture Inc. set up the Enzaq Aquaculture Ltd processing factory in Marlborough New Zealand and developed the low-heat, one-step, quick drying system called the Enzaq Flash Dry Process. This unique process avoids cooking and handling of the green mussels which is typically done by other mussel powder manufacturers. Enzaq’s high level of Mucopolysaccharides and polyunsaturated omega 3 marine lipids is the direct result of this unique technology.
Mucopolysaccharides (MPS) are a complex group of carbohydrates which is a key factor in human metabolism, growth and health. MPS are long chain amino sugars with active sulphate and amino molecules along multiple polysaccharide chains that is usually combined with a core protein.
MPS play a vital role in the integrity of the body at a cellular level due to their structure and ionic charge, particularly in organs, loose connective tissue and joints. They also help modulate the bio-exchange of the intercellular matrix, the gel-like spaces that hold the body’s water, where oxygen and nutrients are transferred to the individual cells, and metabolites removed. MPS have been described as the “Glue of Life”.
In the search for dependable sources of bio-active nutrients Aquaculture scientists identified high levels of natural vitamins, chondroitin sulfates, ionized collagens and Omega 3 marine lipids in the soft tissues of selected green lipped mussels in New Zealand. This discovery in the late 60’s stimulated the mussel aquaculture in the isolated, pristine tidal waters of New Zealand.
In the ancient natural health practices around the world, certain plants and animals have been found to contain bioactive health-giving nutrients. Folklore identifies many foods which are known for their health-giving factors: sea cucumbers, shark fin, oysters from the sea, tripe, snake, animal horns, oatmeal, ginseng, and aloe plants. Many are reputed aphrodisiacs which are a have tissue-building properties, accompanied by cheerfulness, and a feeling of well-being. All share one key attribute: they contain what could be considered essential complex carbohydrates – mucopolysaccharides (MPS), proteoglycans and collagens.
The sea covers three-fourths of Earth’s surface and contains 80% of the planet’s biomass. The aquatic plants supply most of the oxygen in our atmosphere. Because sea life is so abundant and life itself is believed to have begun there, the sea is called “The Cradle of Life.” Human tissue is constantly moistened by a briny solution thought to be about the same salinity as the primordial sea from which life emerged. “We are miniature oceans encased in skin.” – Dr. Arthur Hayes, Commissioner of USFDA, in Time, 3/15/82.
In 1995 Enzaq Aquaculture Ltd was established by Aquaculture Inc. as a processing factory in Marlborough, New Zealand. Enzaq developed the low-heat one-step, short time drying system called the Enzaq Flash-Dry Process. This process avoids having to cook and handle the mussels as many competitors do in a Freeze-Dry Process. Enzaq’s high level of Mucopolysaccharides (MPS), and polyunsaturated Omega 3 marine lipids is the direct result of this unique technology.
Since 2005, Enzaq green lipped mussel powder production lots have been regularly assessed for their bioactivity by the Bioactivity Investigation Group (now called Trinity Bioactives) at the Wellington School of Medicine, so that consumers are assured of the highest quality of this wonderful whole food.