Belinal® – Patented, Standardized Silver Fir Extract
Belinal® is a patented, standardized water extract derived from the branches of the silver fir (Abies alba), a coniferous tree native to Europe. It is supported by a well‑established monograph describing its physicochemical properties, botanical origin, and phytochemical composition, based on comprehensive macroscopic and microscopic scientific studies.
Belinal® is a premium herbal extract rich in bioactive polyphenols—natural compounds known for their antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and modulatory effects on various biological pathways.
Composition
Polyphenols
Belinal® contains a unique mixture of complex polyphenols, including lignans, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. To date, more than 36 different polyphenols have been identified in Belinal®. Approximately 70% of the extract consists of polyphenols.
Lignans
The characteristic lignans in Belinal® include lariciresinol, secoisolariciresinol, isolariciresinol, hydroxymatairesinol, pinoresinol, and matairesinol. These lignans represent more than 10% of the extract and form its defining standard—its typical lignan fingerprint.
Polysaccharides
The predominant monomeric polysaccharides in Belinal®, listed in descending order, are:
- Galactoglucomannans
- Xylans
- Mannans
- Arabinogalactans
- Galactans
Water Solubility
- 92% water‑soluble at 1 g/L
- 80% water‑soluble at 1 g/50 mL
Belinal® is a standardized extract suitable for use in food supplements, cosmetics, and beverages.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Belinal® is a very light, brown-colored powder with a distinct coniferous aroma. Notably, 90% of its polyphenols have a molecular weight below 1000 Da, enabling efficient absorption and utilization in the human body.
References:
Tavčar Benković E, Žigon D, Mihailović V, Petelinc T, Jamnik P, Kreft S. Identification, in vitro and in vivo Antioxidant Activity, and Gastrointestinal Stability of Lignans from Silver Fir (Abies alba) Wood Extract Belinal. J Wood Chem Technol [Internet]. 2017 Nov 2;37(6):467–77.