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Core Sterol Technology
Forbes' scientific platform for both the ingredient business and pharmaceutical research program is based on core sterol technology beginning with extraction of plant sterols from wood pulping by-products and ending with synthesis of novel sterol analogues. Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, are lipid-like compounds found in the cells and membranes of oil-producing plants, grains and trees. Based on this technology, Forbes has developed cholesterol-lowering agents for use in pharmaceutical compounds, functional foods and dietary supplements.
Extraction Process
Forbes Medi-Tech has carried out research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) focused on using forest industry by-products as base materials for the production of pharmaceutical products. From this research, a unique process has been developed for extracting plant sterols from tall oil pitch, a byproduct from the paper pulping process, as well as fermentation technology capable of converting plant sterols to pharmaceutical steroid intermediates.
Through these research initiatives, Forbes has targeted the Nutraceuticals market for developing cardiovascular related functional foods and dietary supplements.
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