[Latin Name]  Pinus pinaster.

[Specification] OPC ≥ 95%

[Appearance] Red brown fine powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Pine bark?]

Pine bark, botanical name Pinus pinaster, is a maritime pine native to southwest France that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean.  Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds that are extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or damage the tree.

[How does it work?]

What gives pine bark extract its notoriety as a powerful ingredient and super antioxidant is that it’s loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds, OPCs for short. The same ingredient can be found in grape seeds, the skin of peanuts and witch hazel bark. But what makes this miracle ingredient so amazing?

While OPCs found in this extract are mostly known for their antioxidant-producing benefits, these amazing compounds exude antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Pine bark extract can help reduce muscle soreness and may help improve conditions relating to poor circulation, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes, ADHD, female reproductive issues, skin, erectile dysfunction, eye disease and sports stamina.

Seems like it must be pretty amazing, but let’s look closer. The list goes on a bit further, as the OPCs in this extract may “inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems,” which basically means it may be a natural treatment for many serious health conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.

[Function]

1. Lowers Glucose Levels, Improving Diabetic Symptoms
2. Helps Prevent Hearing Loss and Balance
3. Staves Off Infections
4. Protects the Skin from Ultraviolet Exposure
5. Decreases Erectile Dysfunction
6. Reduces Inflammation
7.  Helps Increase Athletic Performance

Today I made ‘Food Battle: The Game’ Bronut Donut Holes with Anthony and Ian of Smosh! I really enjoy making nerdy themed goodies and decorating them. I’m not a pro, but I love baking as a hobby. Please let me know what kind of treat you would like me to make next.

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Once you know how to make this easy apple crumble recipe you can use whatever fruit takes your fancy! Hope you enjoy this belly warmer

For full recipe please click to my blog: https://www.carolinemiliartiss.com/apple-crumble-pure-comfort-food/
Ingredients – Serves 6-8

1.5 kg/ 5 or 6 large cooking apples peeled and chopped into cubes
100g golden caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
6-floz water

Crumble Topping

300g plain flour
200g unsalted butter cold cut into cubes
175g golden caster sugar (or can use brown sugar)
½ cup oats
½ tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp custard powder

Preheat oven to 180 c / gas 4

Put the apples into a saucepan with the sugar and water and heat gently. Simmer for 5 – 10 minutes, with the lid half on, until the apple is soft. Pour the apple mixture into a baking dish. The apple mixture should fill about half of the dish. If you put too much apple in it will ooze out when you cook it

Make the crumble topping, start by adding the flour to a large roomy bowl, and rub the butter in with your fingertips to make fine breadcrumbs. Then add the nutmeg, sugar, oats and custard powder and mix together. Sprinkle crumble topping over the cooked apples and make sure the whole dish is covered.

Pop into the oven for 30 – 40 mins until the top is golden serve with a big dollop of custard.

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I’m Caroline Artiss, I trained as a chef, been in the food world for 20 years and I’m a single mom so I am an expert in making quick, easy, tasty and mostly healthy recipes for very busy people.
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