[Latin Name] Lycium barbarum L.

[Plant Source]from China

[Specifications]20%-90%Polysaccharide

[Appearance] Reddish brown powder

Plant Part Used:Fruit

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Shelf life] 24 Months

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

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Product Description

The wolfberry is harvested when the fruit is orange red. After drying to the skin wrinkles, it is exposured to the skin moist and soft fruit, then removed the stem.  Wolfberry is a kind of rare traditional Chinese medicine which is very rich in nutrients and has high medicinal value The materials contain not only such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, but also a lot of sugar, fat and protein. It also contains polysaccharide with good health care function to human body and germanium that is beneficial to human’s intelligence.

Function

1. With the function of regulating immune, inhibiting tumor growth and cell mutation;

2. With the function of lipid-lowering and anti-fatty liver;

3. Promoting the function of hematopoietic;

4. With the function of anti-tumor and anti-aging.

Applications:

1. Applied in food field, it can be produced into wine, canned, condensed juice and other more nourishment;

2. Applied in health product field , it can be made into suppositories, lotions, injection, tablets, capsules and other dosage forms to regulate immunity;

3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, effectively treating cancer, hypertension, cirrhosis and other diseases;

4. Applied in cosmetics field, it can prevent skin aging and improve skin elasticity.

Top 10 Natural Sweeteners & Sugar Alternatives

The average American is taking in 400 calories a day from added sugars! And while the consumption of refined sugar is on the rise, so are artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose (Splenda), ACE K and saccharin have been debated for years in regard to their damaging side effects. (1)

While all of these sweeteners are technically “safe,” according to the FDA, they are coming under increased scrutiny because of their side effects. Side effects from artificial sweeteners range from headaches and migraines to shrunken thymus glands, impairment of liver and kidney function, and mood disorders.

Refined sugars aren’t healthy either. Side effects of refined sugars include diabetes, tooth decay, obesity, heart disease, certain types of cancer and even poor cognitive functioning.(2) (3) (4)

Over the last few years, corn growers and affiliated associations have pushed high fructose corn syrup as a natural sweetener. This is simply not true. The vast majority of HFCS is produced from genetically modified corn.

Fructose is a simple sugar that is rapidly metabolized by the liver causing a “sugar high.” This quick-acting sugar is believed to lead to increased storage of fat in the liver, resulting in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, digestive upset and atherosclerosis. (5)

Fortunately, there are natural sweeteners that are healthy and tasty alternatives to refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners. According to a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, substituting healthy sweeteners — including blackstrap molasses, maple syrup and honey — can increase the antioxidant intake. (6)

This study shows that replacing 130 grams a day of refined sugars (the average intake) with healthy alternative natural sweeteners can increase the amount of antioxidants you consume each day, in amounts similar to that of consuming berries and nuts.
Top 10 Natural Sweeteners

Raw Honey (1 tablespoon – 64 calories)
Stevia (0 calories)
Dates (1 Medjool Date – 66 calories)
Coconut Sugar (1 tablespoon – 45 calories)
Maple Syrup (1 tablespoon – 52 calories)
Blackstrap Molasses (1 tablespoon – 47 calories)
Balsamic Glaze (1 tablespoon – 20-40 calories depending on thickness)
Banana Puree (1 cup – 200 calories)
Brown Rice Syrup (1 tablespoon – 55 calories)
Real Fruit Jam (varies depending on fruit)

1. Raw Honey

Raw honey is a true superfood and one of my favorite natural sweeteners. It’s packed with enzymes, antioxidants, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin B6, riboflavin and niacin. Together, these essential nutrients help to neutralize free radicals while promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.

One tablespoon of raw honey has 64 calories and has less impact on glycemic load than a single banana. It’s important to note that these are the benefits of raw honey. Once honey has been pasteurized, it loses the many of the health benefits that raw honey brings to the table.

Look for local raw honey at farmer markets and directly from local beekeepers. The darker the honey, the richer the flavor and the greater the health benefits.

How to use raw honey:

First, don’t cook with raw honey. Drizzle it on breakfast cereals, over your sprouted grain toast, on yogurt and for salad dressings.

You want to maintain as many of the nutrients in honey as possible, so keep it away from the heat. If you enjoy honey in your tea or coffee, wait until the drink is just tepid enough to sip comfortably, and then add honey to taste.

2. Stevia

Stevia is native to South America and has been used for hundreds of years in that region to support healthy blood sugar levels and prompt weight loss.

Today, stevioside, the element in the leaves that makes it more than 200 times as sweet as sugar, is available in liquid drops, packets, dissolvable tablets and baking blends. It has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and none of the nasty side effects of artificial sweeteners, making it an ideal natural sweetener.

Stevia is related to the sunflower, and some people experience a slight metallic aftertaste. If that has been your experience with stevia in the past, try a brand that is higher in the steviosides. Many find it to be sweeter, without a residual aftertaste.

How to use stevia:

Unlike raw honey, stevia is heat stable, so feel free to use it in any way you desire. Remember, it’s 200 times sweeter than sugar, so don’t use it in the same ratio.

For baking, this can present a problem, as refined sugar gives bulk to recipes. However, this can be easily rectified. To make up for the lost bulk when using stevia, use 1/3 to ½ cup of one of the following bulking agents: fresh fruit puree, yogurt, roasted winter squash, two whipped egg whites, or you can use 1–2 tablespoons of coconut flour.

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Tired of spending all your money at Starbucks for the many delicious pumpkin spiced seasonal goodies? Well we can help satisfy at least one of those cravings with our simple pumpkin spice biscotti recipe!

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 Cups All Purpose Flour
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup Corn Meal
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Kosher Sea Salt
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Pumpkin Spice
Butter
3/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Sugar
2 Large Mixing Bowl
Mixer/Whisk
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Basting Brush

As always, preheat your oven! This recipe calls for 325 degrees.

Start by pouring 2 cups of flour, 3/4 cup corn meal, 1 1/2 Tsp baking powder, 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice, and 1 Tsp salt into your mixing bowl.

In your other mixing bowl crack 3 eggs and 1 cup of brown sugar. You can hand mix this but an electric mixer will save you time and effort as you want to beat it until it’s very light and fluffy. Slowly add your dry ingredients from the other bowl and continue to mix.

Mix in as many or as few pumpkin seeds as you’d like then let rest for 5 minutes.

After your dough has rested, lay down some parchment paper on your baking pan then form some dough into a large oval shaped log. It should be roughly 9 inches by 3 inches and if you’d like to cook more than one at a time, make sure they are evenly spaced throughout the pan.

Cook for 35 minutes or until lightly browned then remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut the log crosswise into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices. Beat one egg and use a brush to lightly coat each slice. Powder lightly with your pumpkin sugar then pop back into the oven for another 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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