INCI Name
Brassica oleracea it...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Brassica oleracea italica Sprout Extract is derived from 3-day-old broccoli sprouts, which contain dramatically higher concentrations of glucoraphanin — the glucosinolate precursor to sulforaphane — compared to mature broccoli heads. Sulforaphane is a potent isothiocyanate that acts as an indirect antioxidant by upregulating the Nrf2 transcription pathway, triggering the body's own endogenous antioxidant and detoxification enzyme systems (including NQO1, HO-1, and glutathione-S-transferases) rather than acting as a direct free-radical scavenger. Formulators select this standardized, stabilized powder form specifically because sulforaphane is inherently unstable and volatile, making precise dosing and shelf-life management critical to delivering consistent bioactive efficacy in finished formulations.
Technical Properties
pH Range
4.0-7.0
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) sprouts, harvested at the 3-day germination stage when glucoraphanin and myrosinase concentrations are at peak levels
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Available Variants
3 forms available
Powder, standardized ≥10% sulforaphane, stabilized
Spray-dried powder (standardized ≥10% sulforaphane, stabilized)
Standardized spray-dried powder
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Brassica oleracea italica Sprout Extract
- Common Name
- Broccoli Sprout Extract (Sulforaphane)
- Category
- actives