Articles
Research and application of soapnut peel extract
Article number
1447_24
Pages
199 – 206
Language
English
Abstract
Soapnut is a tree that exhibits multiple utilizable components: the trunk provides quality timber, the leaves and roots contain medicinally active compounds suitable for pharmaceutical extraction, while the fruit pericarp is rich in saponins.
The seeds have potential use as biodiesel.
Due to its economic value and environmental benefits, soapnut (Sapindus spp.) has been identified as a key species for government-supported cultivation programs in southern China.
There are 13 cultivars of soapnut reported all over the world.
The trees are mainly distributed in southern China, Indochina Peninsula, India and Nepal.
In China, cultivation areas include Fujian, Zhejiang and Guizhou, and there have been reports of successful breeding of cultivars since 2020. Peel-derived surfactant has multiple functions such as sterilization, whitening, and moisturizing.
It is 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly, and has become green raw material in cosmetic and detergent industry and widely applied in many famous brands, such as Dior, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.
Sanherb has established a comprehensive industrial chain encompassing soapnut breeding, cultivation, bioactive extraction, and commercial applications.
Sanherb collected soapnut samples from more than 30 different regions all over the world and bred 3 cultivars, ‘Sansoap I’, ‘Sansoap II’ and ‘Sansoap III’, which have been applied to skin care, detergent, and agrochemical, respectively.
For cultivation research, Sanherb has established a 100-mu nursery.
It is expected to build a standardized plantation of 30,000 mu within 5 years.
Sanponin® extract is commercially available in three standardized specifications, each demonstrating excellent surface activity properties.
The product exhibits superior cleaning efficacy across diverse application conditions while maintaining exceptional stability.
Its multifunctional benefits include hair conditioning, skin whitening and moisturizing effects, as well as proven antibacterial and deodorizing properties.
Sanherb also set up chain of application tech in soap, shampoo and detergent and is working with international brand of cosmetics and detergents.
The seeds have potential use as biodiesel.
Due to its economic value and environmental benefits, soapnut (Sapindus spp.) has been identified as a key species for government-supported cultivation programs in southern China.
There are 13 cultivars of soapnut reported all over the world.
The trees are mainly distributed in southern China, Indochina Peninsula, India and Nepal.
In China, cultivation areas include Fujian, Zhejiang and Guizhou, and there have been reports of successful breeding of cultivars since 2020. Peel-derived surfactant has multiple functions such as sterilization, whitening, and moisturizing.
It is 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly, and has become green raw material in cosmetic and detergent industry and widely applied in many famous brands, such as Dior, Estee Lauder, and Clinique.
Sanherb has established a comprehensive industrial chain encompassing soapnut breeding, cultivation, bioactive extraction, and commercial applications.
Sanherb collected soapnut samples from more than 30 different regions all over the world and bred 3 cultivars, ‘Sansoap I’, ‘Sansoap II’ and ‘Sansoap III’, which have been applied to skin care, detergent, and agrochemical, respectively.
For cultivation research, Sanherb has established a 100-mu nursery.
It is expected to build a standardized plantation of 30,000 mu within 5 years.
Sanponin® extract is commercially available in three standardized specifications, each demonstrating excellent surface activity properties.
The product exhibits superior cleaning efficacy across diverse application conditions while maintaining exceptional stability.
Its multifunctional benefits include hair conditioning, skin whitening and moisturizing effects, as well as proven antibacterial and deodorizing properties.
Sanherb also set up chain of application tech in soap, shampoo and detergent and is working with international brand of cosmetics and detergents.
Authors
H.J. Hong
Keywords
soapnut, peel extract, surfactant, raw material for commodity
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