Seagate vacuum-dries our fruit, vegetable and marine raw materials as part of the process of creating powder concentrates and extracts. We have 2 large freeze-dryers in our plant in Ensenada that do this work. The original one, vacuum tank #1 shown below is fully assembled. It was built by Seagate in 1994 in a local…
Category: Processing
Safety while maintaining full production
Despite the epidemic, Seagate remains in full production. We are following a number of strict guidelines for our workers safety and our customers’ health. Some of these steps listed below may be suggestions for you to use if you have a small business, other guidelines may also be applicable to your personal life. Preparation…
Seagate Olive Leaf Production continues as normal
The photo above was taken this week. This photo shows the raw olive leaves being received in our plant prior to processing. The leaves are being hand-separated from the branches and twigs before they are washed and processed. Seagate is continuing to harvest new olive leaves and process new extract in our factory. Rest assured…
Shark Cartilage Sale ends July 31
Shark Cartilage 100 & 300 caps Buy 1 Get 1 Free ends July 31 (A long-term remedy and support for joints) Seagate has been processing shark cartilage since 1993. While we discontinued shark-fishing almost 18 years ago, this raw material remains an excellent source of joint support. The cartilage we process is gathered from…
Understanding Broccoli Sulforaphane, Sulfa drugs, Sulfites, Sulfur and Sulphur
Today’s blog is an explanation of the differences between sulfur, sulfa drugs, sulfites and sulforaphane. This is a question we continually get from customers because of their concern that they might have an allergic reaction to the broccoli if they are allergic to some sulfur-containing compounds. In our Broccoli post last week – Seagate Broccoli…
Seagate Broccoli Sprouts delivery and Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is the phytochemical which has been made synonymous with the many health benefits contained in cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli is perhaps the best-known of this group of vegetables. However, cruciferous vegetables include brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, radish (Raphanus sativus), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), watercress (Nasturtium…
Seagate Olive Leaf Extract – comparing apples to oranges
Customers are always asking us to compare Seagate’s Olive Leaf Extract with other brands. They specifically want to know the levels of oleuropein, a phytonutrient found in the olive tree, its leaves and even in its oil. Unfortunately the U.S. health food industry is composed primarily of companies that are just labels who source…
Seagate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375 ml glass bottle vs 500 ml plastic bottle
Which one to choose, glass or plastic? The plastic bottle is one-third larger, providing 500 ml of oil versus the glass slightly tinted 375 ml bottle. Both bottles cost the same $18.50. People who dislike plastic packaging still have the glass option. Those who want a better deal get 125 ml more oil in…
New Olive Oil Machinery Operational at Seagate
Seagate’s new olive oil plant that was fabricated in Italy was installed this year in Baja California, and became fully operational. The machinery is mostly automated, requiring just one operator and a helper to maintain the flow. Jose along with his helpers are seen below installing the receiver, the first stage of the machine which…
Lycopene on Buy 1 Get 1 free in July
During this month of July, Seagate’s Lycopene-15 is on Buy 1 Get 1 Free Special. Tomatoes contain the very important nutrient called Lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant phytonutrient linked to promoting cardiovascular health, along with being beneficial to the prostate and cervix. Lycopene is naturally-occurring in vegetables having red color such as watermelon, red…