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Quality and Variety from Nature

Martin Bauer has been rec-ognized for reliable andsupreme quality for decades.We apply our establishedknow-how on natural prod-ucts to benefit our clientsfrom the food and pharma-ceutical industries.

In addition, Martin Baueroffers an unrivaled productrange of plant-based rawmaterials and Teas. Our lineincludes classical Herbal andFruit Teas, new flavor profilesand innovative compositionsrelated to current trends likefunctional foods or wellness,as well as Black and GreenTeas and high-quality Medi-cinal Teas.

We consider it our duty tofind the best in plants tobenefit our customers. Basedon the principle of sustain-ability, we work with naturalresources in a way whichpreserves them for the generations to come.

As a member of the naturenetwork, we are also able tooffer you a great range ofservices through our globalnetwork: from cultivation andraw materials acquisition toproduction and laboratoryservices. You get a doublebenefit: the experience andthe innovative power ofMartin Bauer, and the per-formance of our internationalpartner companies.

How We Secure QualityOur understanding of secur-ing high-quality plants on along-term basis begins whenit comes to the characteristicsof the soil. We support andconsult our contract partnersin all matters related to culti-vation. For this reason, ourexperts continuously visit ourpartners to manage each stepof the raw material process.

Another guarantee for theconsistent Martin Bauerquality is our processing phi-losophy. Our primary princi-ple is the preservation of thevaluable ingredients – fromtechnologically optimizedprocessing, to careful stockprotection with the residue-free MABA-PEX technologyand the patented carbondioxide recovery technology.

Through the officially recog-nized PhytoLab laboratory,Martin Bauer guarantees thefulfillment of product require-ments by permanent in-process controls and compre-hensive quality control of rawmaterials, intermediate andfinal products.

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The Martin Bauer qualitymanagement system, basedon the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000standard comprises allprocesses within the company,from the plant-based rawmaterial to the tested finalproduct. Enabling MartinBauer to fulfill its own high-level quality requirementsand those of its clientsagainst the background ofincreasingly detailed legalregulations – and offeringprofessional services onplants.

VarietyThe variety of Martin Bauer’sproduct range is unique: Wecan provide custom-madeplant-based raw materials,Herbal and Fruit Teas, andBlack and Green Teas whichfeature consistent qualitywhile suiting your brandpositioning and the require-ments of your product range.Our Teas combine drinkingpleasure with a healthy expe-rience for body and soul:

� as coarse-cut, finecut, special cut or powder

� with and without aromasor flavors

� conventional or organicstyle.

Our Stock Policy� Secure and clean stock-

keeping is a prerequisitefor us.

� Many raw materials areharvested only once ortwice a year. Therefore, we consistently keep largestocks so we can deliversufficient quality andquantity even if there’s no harvest.

Everything from One SourceMartin Bauer is a member ofthe nature network – whichgives you direct access toresources around the worldand global know-how onplants. We also offer youcomprehensive scientificservices. Putting our special-ists to work for you from con-cept consulting to productdevelopment and from labo-ratory analyses to registrationservices.

Our Product DevelopmentOur great experience inresearch and developmentcontinues to grow through an ongoing exchange withinternational partners in thenature network. We createinnovations with custom-made products and concepts.

If you would like to learnmore about us and our prod-ucts, please visit us online:

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Our fruity compositions fea-ture a great flavor and freshquality through the fruit com-ponents we use. In additionto Hibiscus Calyx, whichbrings the sourly-fresh tasteand the red basic color, weuse Rosehips, Apples, Orangeand Lemon Peels, Elderber-ries and a number of otherfruity components whichmake high-quality Fruit Teaspecialties.

The raw materials fromaround the world are select-ed carefully and dried withgreat care. Then, they under-go mechanical cleansingthrough a sophisticated cut-ting process and careful frac-tioning. By homogenizinglarge batches, we provide forthe highest level of standard-ization of our Fruit Tea com-ponents while maintainingstrict quality criteria. Onceprocessed, the fruit compo-nents are carefully handledand mixed homogeneouslybased on creative formulas.The result is clear: a wonder-fully fruity taste experience –and an excellent basis foraromatizing a broad range of tastes:

� Berry fruits (Strawberry,Raspberry, Blackberry,Blueberry, etc.)

� Red fruits (Cherry, Plum,Red Grapes, etc.)

� Light-colored Fruits(Apple, Pear, Peach, Apricot, etc.)

� Citrus Fruits (Orange,Lemon, Lime, Tangerine,Grapefruit, etc.)

� Tropical Fruits (Pineapple,Passionfruit, Banana,Mango, etc.)

We are happy to create otherindividual tastes according toyour requirements.

We offer liquid-flavoredcoarse-cut for loose teas aswell as finecuts for filling teabags where flavoring is donethrough encapsuled flavors.These flavors feature excel-lent taste and long-term sta-bility. Their shape, size andconsistency are optimizedthrough gentle granulationtechniques. Thus, we providefor homogeneous mixing at aconsistent level of machineusability and packaging char-acteristics of the conveniencetea products.

Fruit Teas

Herbal Teas such as Pepper-mint, Chamomile, Fennel,Balm and many others havebeen very popular for gener-ations. People not only drinkthem because it’s healthy,but also because the teastaste good and are part of amodern and natural style ofliving.

Herbal Tea specialties meettoday’s trends. Our formulascombine well-tried andknown components with new,sometimes exotic, herbs.

Therefore, our experts selectthe best and finest varietiesavailable worldwide. Evaluat-ed according to strict qualitycriteria, the herbs areprocessed with modern tech-nology preserving their natu-ral aroma, flavor, and othervaluable components. Theeffect: products and mixturesof superior quality.

There is hardly any limit tothe variety of our herbal spe-cialties. Through variouscombinations, we can createa vast range of tastes:

� smooth and sweet� harmonic and soft� spicy and sharp� lemony and fresh� herby and hot� minty and cooling� and many more

The variety of tastes can beincreased manifold by apply-ing authentic, characteristicaromas and flavors.

Flavoring and refining HerbalTeas is an art of its own. Notevery flavor matches everyherb. In our laboratories wedevelop flavors whose stabili-ty and purity are perfectlymatching the respectiveHerbal Tea formula. Onlythen is the perfect productreached.

By adding vitamins, mineralsor functional extracts, we fur-ther increase the consumer’sbenefit from the product.

Herbal Teas

Functional Herbal Teas aretasty nutritional Teas whichsupport certain applicationsthrough specially adjustedHerbal Tea formulas. Theyincrease the general well-being and help maintain apositive health status.

Our specialists create theseHerbal Teas from active plantcomponents, functionalextracts and sensible addi-tional elements such as vita-mins, minerals and fibers.The efficacy of the compo-nents is under close surveil-lance as is the taste of theindividual tea composition.The result: effective tea com-binations for particular fieldsof use.

“Great tasting effects” can beachieved in the followingapplications:

QUIET NIGHTrelaxes and calms body andsoul

ANTI STRESSclears the head and reacti-vates the body’s energy in anatural manner

BALANCEsupports one’s search forinner calm and stability tocreate a harmonious balanceof body and soul

LIGHT DIGESTIONsoothes the stomach andsupports the digestion

SLIM LINEsupports the body’s naturaland biological cleansingprocess

FIT & ACTIVEactivates and vitalizes bodyand soul

TONIC & ENERGYprovides smooth stimulation,activates the body’s energyand increases performance

We offer our FunctionalHerbal Teas as finecut prod-ucts for use in tea bags. Inorder to ensure the produc-tion of homogeneous mix-tures, we adapt the shapeand size of all additionalcomponents to the plant-based material. Flavoring isachieved through stable,micro-encapsuled flavorgranulates.

We are happy to meet yourindividual requests – simplycontact us.

Functional Herbal Teas

There is a great tradition ofusing Medicinal Herbs asmedication. Experience inapplying and in handlingvarious plants was had asearly as in ancient times.Today, herbal drugs in theform of Medicinal Teas arevery popular again.

Medicinal herbs may be usedas the only component in aMedicinal Tea, however it ismore common that mixturesare used which often containother plant-based compo-nents to improve the taste.Martin Bauer’s MedicinalTeas are available both ascoarse-cut and finecut products.

Main fields of application:� Cough and colds� Stomach and gastro-

intestinal� Kidney and bladder� Bile� etc.

Medicinal Teas have to meetthe highest quality standards.For instance, they have tocomply with the respectiveregulations of the EuropeanPharmacopoeia (Pharm.Eur.)as well as with national reg-ulations. All medicinal herbshave to be tested for poten-tial contamination, e.g. pesti-cides, heavy metals, aflatox-ins or microbes, and theymust comply with the legallimits.

The controlled origin of ourplants, gentle processing pro-cedures and comprehensivequality controls on variouslevels of the manufacturingprocess guarantee the consis-tently high level of quality,efficacy and safety of ourMedicinal Teas.

We would be happy to con-sult with you on developingyour own product concepts –and we certainly consider thelegal regulations on pharma-ceuticals.

Medicinal Teas

Rooibos

Rooibos (Latin name:Aspalathus linearis) is a well-tasting herbal tea with aunique, spicy and sharpcharacter and a wonderfullyharmonious and strong body,without herbal taste nuances.

The name is based on theplant’s pine-like leaves whichferment into a reddish-browncolor due to the oxidation oftheir cell juice. When water ispoured over the leaves, italso shows a bright red-brown color.

While Rooibos is very wellsuited for pure consumption,it is also perfectly suitable foraromatizing. Similar to BlackTeas, it can optimally be com-bined with fruity flavors suchas citrus, berry or tropicaltastes, it also goes well withsoft, creamy-tangy flavors likevanilla, caramel or nut.

This very tasty thirstquencher can be enjoyed atany time, during the day orat night, and it can beenjoyed cold or hot. It is alsopossible to use it as a multi-functional herbal tea: in themorning. It is a pickup, itquenches one’s thirst duringthe day, and it is a relaxant atnight.

This herb is also praised forits relatively high concentra-tion of minerals and traceelements.

There are reports about sta-bilizing effects the phenol-carboxylic acids and theirantibacterial features have onthe intestines, and thehydroxy acids contribute to ahealthy skin.

In addition, Rooibos containsquercitin and quercitrin, anti-spasmodic substances whichare also said to have antide-pressive capacity. The rutinflavonoid is supposed to pro-mote the blood circulation,and it is said to have antiox-idative effects, as does thevitamin C which is containedin a relatively high dose.

The sorted, cleansed anddried leaves are delivered totea shops as coarse-cut forbulk sale, or as finecut foruse in tea bags.

Tea (Latin: Camellia sinensis)is a plant that has beenknown for thousands ofyears, and it built up its rep-utation as a hot drink every-where in the world. Teabushes grow in warm, elevat-ed tropical locations and arekept at a height of about onemeter through regular cuttingand harvesting. The leaves ofthe plant grow to be about 10to 12 centimeters long. Themost important regions fortea growing are China, India,Sri Lanka, Indonesia andsome African countries.

At Martin Bauer, we usemodern processing technolo-gy to gently refine commonBlack and Green Teas. Indoing so, we mix the high-quality raw material homo-geneously and then flavor it.

For fannings, we use encap-suled flavor granulates withlong durability and stability.In the process of makingpekoes, liquid flavors arebeing applied as a homoge-neous spray in modernclosed-circle compressed-airsystems.

Our Plantextrakt subsidiary isone of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of standard-ized Tea Extracts and Decaf-feinated Teas.

Green TeaGreen Tea is made throughhigh-temperature processing– hot steam or roasting – ofthe fresh leaves. This processinactivates the enzymes inthe cell juice to avoid fer-mentation.

The taste variants of theunfermented Green Teasrange from flowery-soft tofresh-green and spicy-smoky.By adding aromatic herbaland fruit components, spicesor flavor ingredients, thevariety of tastes can beincreased significantly. Citrus flavors are popular, asare vanilla-cream styles orflowery, scented additions.

The most important ingredi-ents of Green Tea are caffeine(3– 4 %) and polyphenols(25–35 %). The most signifi-cant group of the latter arecatechins of which the epi-gallocatechin-gallat (EGCG)features the greatest bio-activity.

In addition to the invigorat-ing effect of the caffeine,Green Tea has many otherhealthy characteristics likethe antioxidative, virostaticand bacteriostatic effects.Enjoying Green Tea may alsoreduce one’s blood pressure.

Black TeaBlack Tea and Green Tea pri-marily differ in the so-calledfermentation process. In theproduction of Black Tea, thepre-processed leaves oxidatethrough the enzymes of theirown cell juice and throughaerial oxygen. This leads toseveral aromatic pre-stages.The oxidation gives theleaves their red-brown color.

The most important ingredi-ents of Black Tea are caffeine(3 – 4%) and polyphenols(approx. 30%). They stimu-late and have energizing aswell as stomach-soothingeffects. Traditionally, the con-sumption of Tea is closelyassociated with rest. How-ever, Tea also stimulates bodyand mind.

Thanks to its balanced andharmonic taste, Black Tea hasenjoyed a long history of useamong consumers. Tastesrange from mild-fine-floweryto fresh-aromatic-mild tostrong-malty-smoky. Depending on the amount oftea tannins contained, thedegree of astringency ishigher or lower. Its colorsrange from bright gold-brown to deep black-brown.

Flavoring of any kind canincrease Teas’ variety oftastes almost without limits.Citrus is the most populartaste, with “Earl Grey” (berg-amot) being by far the mostpopular flavored Black Tea. In addition, mild caramel-cream tastes are very popularbecause they match the general character of the Teavery well.

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Quality Raw Materials by Martin Bauer

Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria Herb

Alfalfa Medicago sativa Herb

Allspice Pimenta dioica Fruit

Aloe Aloe ferox Dried juice of leaves

Amorphophallus Amorphophallus Konjac Root

Angelica Angelica archangelica Root

Anise Pimpinella anisum Seed �

Apple Malus sylvestris Fruit �

Arnica Arnica montana Flower

Arnica, mexican Heterotheca inuloides Flower

Aronia Aronia melanocarpa Fruit

Artichoke Cynara scolymus Leaf, Herb

Basil Ocimum basilicum Herb �

Bean Phaseolus vulgaris Pod, Shell

Bee Pollen Pollen

Belladonna Atropa belladonna Leaf

Benzoin Styrax spec. Resin

Bilberry, Blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus Leaf, Fruit �

Birch Betula pendula/pubescens Leaf

Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa Root

Black currant Ribes nigrum Leaf, Fruit

Black Tea Camellia (Thea) sinensis Leaf �

Blackberry Rubus fruticosus Leaf, Fruit �

Blessed Thistle Cnicus benedictus Herb

Boldo Peumus boldus Leaf

Buchu Barosma betulina Leaf

Buckthorn Rhamnus frangula Bark

Burdock Arctium lappa Root

Butcher's broom Ruscus aculeatus Root

Calamus Acorus calamus Root

Caraway Carum carvi Fruit �

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Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Fruit, Seed

Carob Ceratonia siliqua Fruit

Cascara Rhamnus purshiana Bark

Centaury Centaurium spec. Herb

Chamomile Matricaria recutita, M. chamomilla Flower �

Chaste tree Vitex agnus castus Fruit

Chickweed Stellaria media Herb

Chicory Cichorium intybus Root �

Chili Capsicum frutescens Fruit

Cinchona Cinchona succirubra Bark

Cinnamon Cinnamomum spec. Bark �

Clove Syzygium aromaticum Flower �

Cola Cola acuminata, C. nitida Seed

Colombo Jateorhiza palmata Root

Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara Leaf

Common Ivy Hedera helix Herb, Leaf

Condurango Marsdenia condurango Bark

Coriander Coriandrum sativum Fruit

Corn Zea mays Stigma

Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Flower

Couch Grass Agropyron repens Root

Damiana Turnera diffusa Leaf

Dandelion Taraxacum officinalis Herb, Root �

Devil's Claw Harpagophytum procumbens Root

Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallida, E. purpurea Herb, Root

Elder Sambucus nigra Fruit, Flower �

Elecampane Inula helenium Root

Eleutherococcus Eleutherococcus senticosus Root

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Leaf

Eyebright Euphrasia rostkoviana Herb

Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Seed �

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Fenugreek Trigonella foenum graecum Seed �

Fever few Tanacetum parthenium Herb

Galangal Alpinia galanga Root

Garlic Allium sativum Bulb

Gentian Gentiana lutea Root

Ginger Zingiber officinale Root �

Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Leaf

Ginseng Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer Root

Golden Rod Solidago virgaurea Herb

Golden Rod Solidago gigantea, S. canadensis Herb

Gotu Kola Hydrocotyle asiatica / Centella asiatica Herb

Greater Celandine Chelidonium majus Herb

Green Tea Camellia sinensis Leaf

Guarana Paullinia cupana Seed

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, C. ocyancatha Fruit, Leaf, Flower �

Hazelnut Corylus avellana Leaf

Henna red Lawsonia inermis Leaf

Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa Flower �

Honeybush Cyclopia intermedia Leaf �

Hops Humulus lupulus Flower

Horehound white Marrubium vulgare Herb

Horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum Seed

Horsetail Equisetum arvense Herb �

Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Herb

Iceland moss Cetraria islandica Moss

Ipecacuanha Cephaelis ipecacuanha Root

Juniper Juniperus communis Fruit

Knotgrass Polygonum aviculare Herb

Lady's Mantle Alchemilla vulgaris Herb

Lapacho Tabebuia avellanedae Bark

Laurel Laurus nobilis Leaf

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Lavender Lavandula officinalis Flower

Lemon Citrus limonum Peel �

Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Leaf �

Lemon Grass Cymbopogon spec. Leaf �

Lemon Myrtle Backhousia citriodora Leaf �

Lemon Verbena Lippia citriodora Herb �

Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Root �

Linden, Lime Tilia officinalis Flower �

Linden, Lime Tilia argentea Flower �

Linseeds Linum usitatissimum Seed �

Lovage Levisticum officinale Root

Lungwort Pulmonaria officinalis Herb

Majoram Origanum majorana Herb �

Mallow Malva sylvestris, M. mauritania Flower, Leaf

Marigold Calendula officinalis Flower �

Marshmallow Althaea officinalis Root, Leaf

Mate Ilex paraguariensis Leaf �

Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria Herb, Flower

Melilot Melilotus officinalis Herb

Milk Thistle Silybum marianum Seed

Mistletoe Viscum album Herb, Leaf

Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca Herb

Mountain Ash Sorbus aucuparia Fruit

Mullein Verbascum phlomoides Flower, Leaf

Myrrh Commiphora abyssinica Resin

Nettle Urtica dioica Leaf, Herb, Root �

Oak Quercus spec. Bark

Oat Straw Avena sativa Herb

Olibanum tree, Frankinsence tree Boswellia sacra Resin

Olive Olea europaea Leaf

Orange, Bitter Orange Citrus aurantium ssp. amara Flower, Leaf, Peel �

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Orthosiphon Orthosiphon staminaeus Leaf

Passion flower Passiflora incarnata Herb �

Peppermint Mentha piperita Leaf �

Plantain Plantago lanceolata Leaf, Herb �

Pockwood tree, Guajac Guaiacum coulteri Wood

Primrose Primula elatior/veris Root, Flower �

Psyllium Plantago ovata Seed, Husk

Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo Seed

Quassia Picrasma excelsa, Quassia amara Wood

Raspberry Rubus idaeus Leaf �

Red clover Trifolium pratense Herb, Flower �

Red poppy Papaver rhoeas Flower

Red Sanders Wood Pterocarpus soyauxii Wood

Restharrow Ononis spinosa Root

Rhatany Ratanhia lappacea Root

Rhubarb Rheum palmatum Root

Roman Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Flower

Rooibos Aspalathus linearis Leaf, Herb �

Rose Rosa centifolia Flower

Rosehip Rosa canina Fruit �

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf �

Safflower Carthamus tinctorius Flower

Saffron Crocus sativus Stigma

Sage Salvia officinalis, S. triloba Leaf �

Sarsaparilla Smilax media Root

Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens / Sabal serrulata Fruit

Schizandra Schisandra chinensis Fruit

Senna Cassia Senna=Cassia acutifolia, C. angustifolia Leaf, Fruit

Silverweed Potentilla anserina Herb

Sloeberry Prunus spinosa Fruit �

Soapwort Gypsophila, Saponaria spec. Root

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Spearmint Mentha crispa Leaf �

Spirulina Spirulina spec. Alga

St. John's wort Hypericum perforatum Herb �

Star Anise Illicium verum Fruit

Strawberry Fragaria ananassa, Fragaria vesca Leaf

Sultanas Vitis vinifera Fruit

Sunflower Helianthus annuus Flower

Tamarind Tamarindus indica Pulp

Temoe Lawak, Javanes Tumeric Curcuma xanthorrhiza Root

Thyme Thymus vulgaris Herb �

Turmeric Curcuma longa, C. domestica Root

Uva Ursi Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf

Valerian Valeriana officinalis Root �

Vine Vitis vinifera folia Leaf

Walnut Juglans regia Shell

Wild Pansy Viola tricolor Herb

Wild Thyme Thymus serpyllum Herb

Willow Salix spec. Bark

Witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana Leaf, Bark

Woodruff Galium odoratum Herb

Wormwood Artemisia absinthium Herb

Yarrow Achillea millefolium Herb, Flower �

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