18 Jul 2012 --- American Ingredients, Inc., a division of Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., announced it is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Pomanox natural pomegranate extract, developed by Probeltebio, located in Spain.

“The addition of this highly concentrated, patented extract is in line with our mission to offer our customers 100% natural ingredients produced in an eco-friendly manner,” said George Joseph, Vice President and General Manager of American Ingredients.

Pomanox, a natural organic certified pomegranate extract, is manufactured utilizing a patented ultrapure water-based extraction process. It is Kosher and Halal-certified; and produced without the use of any organic solvents.

Pomanox is standardized for punicalagins, powerful antioxidants known to neutralize free radicals, responsible for cellular oxidation. Clinical tests in humans have demonstrated its beneficial effect on several health conditions.

Founded in 1970, Probeltebio, researches and develops new functional products with healthy properties for consumers. Their aim is to produce 100% natural extracts manufactured using eco-friendly technologies, based on a patented, ultrapure, water-based extraction process without organic solvents.

American Ingredients, Inc. (AI), Anaheim, CA, is a leading supplier of calcium carbonate granulations, minerals, amino acids, botanical powders and extracts, specialty ingredients and probiotics to the food, cosmetic and nutritional supplement industries. An NSF GMP-certified division of Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., Kearny, NJ, AI stocks inventories of essential ingredients in California and New Jersey warehouses.