Grape material is processed to yield a grape extract high in concentrated
polyphenols, with ORAC values exceeding at least about 10,000 .mu.mol
TE/g. The grape material is dried, and soaked in ethanol to commence
desired concentrate extraction. Following ethanol removal, inactive
residue is at least partially separated from the desired concentrate
solution, which passes through a macroporous absorption resin that
absorbs desired active ingredients. Ethanol resin washing yields an
intermediate extraction solution. After ethanol removal, the intermediate
extract solution with the mixed active ingredients is refined. During
refinement, high concentration of polyphenols and monomeric phenols are
separated, and collected. These collected materials yield a desired high
ORAC extract solution. Further drying yields the desired material, which
is tested and packaged. This material exhibits good water solubility,
mild flavor, and can be added to foodstuffs and nutritional supplements
as a beneficial antioxidant.