Organic Urucum -- Amazonian Fruit Rich in Bixin for Cell Protection and Sun Preparation

Are you looking for an exceptional natural Amazonian antioxidant, rich in bixin (a unique carotenoid not found in other fruits), useful for preparing the skin for the sun and protecting cells from oxidative stress? Guayapi's Organic Urucum comes from the seeds of the Urucum fruit (Bixa orellana), an American tropical tree whose seeds are covered in a vibrant red pulp extremely rich in bixin. In tablets. Certified organic and fair trade. Guayapi, pioneer of fair-trade Amazonian superfoods since 1990.

The benefits of Guayapi organic Urucum

• Exceptionally concentrated bixin: the red pulp of urucum seeds contains up to 80% bixin, a fat-soluble carotenoid specific to this plant and not found in other fruits or vegetables.
• Long-acting lipophilic carotenoid: bixin is a fat-soluble apocarotenoid that accumulates in adipose tissue and the skin, offering prolonged antioxidant protection.
• Ancestral Amazonian traditional use: indigenous peoples of the Amazon have used urucum for millennia for its protective properties on the skin and as a sacred natural dye.
• Guayapi certified organic and fair trade: direct supply chain with Amazonian producers, complete traceability.
• Practical tablet format: precise dosage and easy to carry.

Urucum and its active ingredients

Bixin (specific apocarotenoid)

Bixin is a unique fat-soluble apocarotenoid: it only exists in significant concentrations in Urucum seeds (Bixa orellana). Unlike classic beta-carotene (found in carrots, spirulina), bixin is a non-provitamin A carotenoid that accumulates in the lipid tissues of the skin. It is studied for its remarkable antioxidant properties (high ORAC capacity) and for its potential role in preparing the skin for the sun by protecting it from UV-related oxidative stress. These properties are based on traditional Amazonian use and preliminary research; no health claims are authorized in Europe for urucum.

Norbixin and other carotenoids

Urucum also contains norbixin (a water-soluble form of bixin) and associated carotenoids that complete its antioxidant profile. All of these molecules contribute to the exceptional antioxidant power of the urucum seed.

Who is this Urucum for?

• People wishing to prepare their skin for the sun with a natural Amazonian antioxidant
• People looking for a unique carotenoid not found in other classic superfoods
• Lovers of rare and fair-trade Amazonian superfoods
• People sensitive to ethical sourcing who prioritize direct supply chains with producers

Composition

Traditional use only. No health claims authorized in Europe. Urucum does not replace topical sun protection. Does not substitute for medical treatment. Certified organic and fair trade. 80 tablets.

Dosage

2 to 4 tablets per day with a glass of water during a meal (bixin is fat-soluble and better absorbed in the presence of dietary fats). In a 4 to 6-week course before and during sun exposure. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions

• Urucum does not replace topical sun protection (sunscreen): it complements it but does not substitute for it
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice
• In case of medical treatment, consult a healthcare professional
• Does not substitute for medical treatment
• Keep out of reach of children

FAQ

Does urucum tint the skin orange?
At normal doses as a dietary supplement, no. Skin discoloration only occurs at extremely high doses and during direct topical applications (urucum is used as body paint in indigenous traditions). The doses in tablets remain well below this effect.

Can urucum replace sunscreen?
No. It can supplement internal antioxidant protection, supporting skin resistance to UV oxidative stress. But it has no SPF and does not replace appropriate topical sun protection.

What is the link between urucum and the food coloring E160b?
E160b (annatto) is the food coloring extracted from urucum, used industrially to color cheeses, margarines, and chips. The Guayapi dietary supplement is the whole, non-chemically treated natural form of the urucum seed.

The unique, organic and fair-trade Amazonian carotenoid to protect your cells from oxidative stress

Organic Bixa orellana, concentrated bixin, Guayapi fair-trade supply chain since 1990. Amazonian urucum for the antioxidant you won't find anywhere else.

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