About Aquavan
"Honesty, Innovation, and the Pursuit of Excellence"
We maintain a positive attitude toward the planet, a sense of responsibility toward society, and uphold the temperature and trust between human beings.- Vision & Mission
- Supercritical Fluid Extraction
- Technology & Development
- Aquavan Certified Organic Farms
- Organic Ingredients
- Patents & Certification
Aquavan Technology upholds the core philosophy of "Honesty, Innovation, and the pursuit of Excellence" in integrating and developing the most sophisticated and advanced biotechnolog platforms for the extraction of high efficiency active microelements from plants. We also use the world's leading class technology to preserve the active ingredients through the most natural and nontoxic methods to allow better absorption by the human body. With unrivaled technology and dominance, Aquavan strives to develop products derived from rare plants that are relevant to the health industry in providing customers with high quality products that are safe to consume. What we are even more driven to offer within our specialized field are a positive attitude toward the earth, a sense of responsibility toward society, and uphold the temperature and trust between human beings. This philosophy has consistently motivated the Aquavan team to push forward in the pursuit of excellence!
Core Philosophy
We use scientific data instead of flowery language. We use objective reports to secure the trust of our customers.
We start with threads of creative thoughts, and then integrated with the most advanced biotechnology to develop innovative technology.
We don’t just do well but the Excellency.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
- The use of carbon dioxide as a medium of supercritical extraction, complies with the green industrial process standards.
- The extraction process does not require addition of any organic solvents. Therefore, it neither leave any chemical residues behind nor raise any concerns regarding contamination.
- A low temperature extraction fully preserves the active ingredients of the extracted substance.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Supercritical Fluid Extraction is a state-of-the-art technology with low temperature, high pressure, anaerobic fluid extraction that dissolve other substances and obtain the desired active ingredients. We currently use carbon dioxide as a supercritical extracting solvent. The critical temperature of carbon dioxide (31°C) is close to room temperature, so it causes less damage to volatile or physiologically active substances. Carbon dioxide is nontoxic and safe, so both extraction and separation can be completed at once with no remnants left behind. It extracts the most suitable active ingredients that best benefit to the human body, and absorbed effectively..
Special Traits of Supercritical Fluid Extraction - The Most Greening and Environmental Friendly Process
Technology & Development
Supercritical Fluid-Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography System (Purification and Separation Technology)
- Supercritical Fluid-Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography System:
Supercritical Fluid-Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography System is a technology that utilizes supercritical fluid as the mobile phase in the Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography. This technology comes mainly from carbon dioxide's superior quality for elution, shortens the retention time of solute on the solid surface, which can increase the capacity effectively. Due to the fact that the supercritical fluid used in the mobile phase can be adjusted by temperature and pressure, this system is able to utilize single mobile phase solvent to isolate many various molecules, thereto increase the efficiency of simulation moving bed's separation.
- We shall apply the Supercritical Fluid-Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography System to the followings:
- The separating and purifying technology of rotational isomerism in small molecule drugs, which enables developing new medicines in the future.
- Distinguished from different active substances by separating and purifying any active ingredient of natural plants, and then developed health care and pharmaceutical products individually.
Development of Nano-Pharmaceutical Formulations
The designing of nano-pharmaceutical formulation has been the most important trend in developing drug distribution systems in recent years, not only enhancing the efficacy pharmaceuticals, but also improving how medicines delivered and distributed inside the body effectively. The followings are the three main types of formulation that we vigorously research and develop:
- Polymeric Alginate Nano-particle Formulations
Chitosan makes up the main components of alginate. Chitosan is a substance consisting of positively charged natural polymers and active functional groups. The special property is pH sensitive formulation, which can protect active ingredients in drugs from degradation by gastric acid, and enhance intestinal absorption, allowing significant reduction in drug dosage as well as lower chances of side effects occurring.
- Poly NIPAAm Thermosensitive Nanoparticle Formulation
Hydrogel - poly-N-isopropylacrylamide, PNIPAAm - is a three dimension network that possesses a hydrophilic and hydrophobic composition simultaneously. When its temperature is below the Lower Critical Solution Temperature (LCST), it is in a fluid solution; and when its temperature is above LCST, it transforms into a semisolid gel. Aquavan adjusts the length of the monomer chain to construct a formulation with a different temperature sensitivity level.
- Niosome Formulation
Niosome is a derivative of liposome. It appeared in liquid crystal state in an anhydrous environment, and self-hydrating in a moisture environment. Because the Niosome enhances the absorbance of active ingredients by the skin, it's often used as a carrier of active ingredients in cosmetics and beauty products. Aquavan is currently vigorously developing a way to modify the hydrophobic composition of Niosome's surface, as well as the antibodies on its cell surface in order to produce a Niosome formulation that simultaneously possesses specificity and anti-flammatory.
Certified Aquavan Organic Farms
All plants grown in Aquavan's organic farms comply with the international guideline of Good Agriculture Practice (GAP). We ensure the quality of our arable land, the breeding of sprouts, and the use of fertilizers. In 2014, we obtained certification in transitioning to organic farms so that we may offer health care products that adhere to the highest breeding standards, and are thereby of a safe and trustworthy quality.
The farms are situated in a perfect source of natural green and fresh water, which enables Aquavan to set the highest norms in governing the organic cultivations among the business realms, and sustain continuously.
Organic Ingredients
Tsuie Kakorot
The use of plants in health supplements is the most popular trend around the globe. We hope to utilize ingredients that classified as both food and medicine to regulate body functions and help others to maintain a healthy status. One of such ingredients is the kakorot, which is a classic ingredient that can be found in ancient record books. In recent years, kakorot has become an important point of research in Japan, Germany, and other countries. Out of all the different types of bitter gourd, we exclusively obtained "No. 4 Hualien Kakorot", which boasts the greatest pharmaceutical grade development potential.
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"No. 4 Hualien Kakorot"
- A small kakorot, but with big influences: The Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station possesses 10 years of history, and has cultivated a special type of genetically is the most similar species to the native kakorot in Taiwan. The kakorot is only 1/3 of the size of other bitter gourds, and takes on a spindly appearance with pearls emerging from its surface, while packing tremendous capabilities below its surface.
- Surpassing even the most powerful battle formations of the past: Aside from Vitamin C, folic acid, and dietary fiber, it also contains a diverse array of unique ingredients, triterpenoid saponin, Leptin, and unsaturated fatty acids - Conjugated linolenic acid (CLN). It has even been called as the most perfect kakorot in history.
- The perfect manifestation that cannot be replicated: Due to the fact that they grow freely, bitter gourds lose their pure bred composition easily. Through GAP, we've obtained the precious seeds of the first generation's breed exclusively, and hereby ensured the superiority and consistency of the ''No. 4 Hualien Kakorot'' breed.
- The major breakthrough of using plants in health supplements: Via widespread use in different products, and maintaining its original and unsullied price, the "No. 4 Hualien Kakorot" has brought bitter gourd industry a long term growth and development in Taiwan, and made Taiwan a very competitive edge in the world's health supplements market.
Ice Plant
Originating from an extremely barren desert region of Africa, it possesses salinity controlling cells, and is thus able to discharge extraneous salt that creates unique crystallization contains polysaccharide which is constructed from glucuronide. It boasts the well reputed vegetative hyaluronic acid, which has the ability to lock in 1.3 times more moisture than collagen. Moreover, the high concentration of superoxide dismutase (SOD) can protect the skin from oxidative damage, and prevent aging effectively.
Chinese Brake Herb
In ancient books, the Chinese Brake Herb is recorded to yield the benefits of improving blood circulation, expediting healing, repairing the kidney, and strengthening bones. In modern Chinese medicine, it's mainly used to treat the pain of traumatic injuries to the muscles and bones, weak kidneys, hip pain, feeble legs, Tinea versicolor, and alopecia areata (sometimes referred to as spot baldness). In research related to Chinese Brake Herb, it was discovered that the plant contains an abundance of ECAP, which is effective in stimulating hair growth.
Black Wolfberry
Black Wolfberry is rich in wolfberry polysaccharides, anthocyanins, and Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC). As today, the Black Wolfberry has been discovered to be the natural wild plant to contain the largest amount of OPC, which is an effective antioxidant. Through supercritical fluid extraction technology, we take Black Wolfberry's antocyanin extract as a natural color additive in place of chemical food coloring. OPC can also be developed into a natural anti-aging product.
Grape Seeds
Grape seeds possess excellent antioxidant powers and many different health supplements. Through supercritical fluid extraction technology, we’re introducing the benefits from grape seeds extract in anti-aging, improving physique, and strengthening immunity, and that will raise the awareness from the public every day.
Patents & Certification
Organic Farming Certificate
Zero Heavy Metal Residue Report
SGS Pesticide Residue Free Report
Patents
We’ve done everything just for your health and safety!
Each and every one of our products have passed all of the various tests from Intertek to ensure safety and worry-free consumption
