[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

In Part 1 of Professor Fink’s Review of Biological Chemistry, he describes Carbohydrates (sugars) in general, and then covers monosaccharides and disaccharides in detail. Reference is made to 5-C monosaccharides (ribose & deoxyribose) & 6-C sugars (glucose, fructose & galactose) and the concept of chemical isomers. Reference is made to disaccharides (sucrose, lactose & maltose) and the concepts of dehydration synthesis reactions & hydrolysis reactions. Professor Fink then describes differences in sweetness in natural sugars and in artificial sweeteners (including cyclamates, saccharine, aspartame [Nutrasweet], and sucralose [Splenda].

Check-out professor fink’s web-site or additional resources in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology: www.professorfink.com

Down-loadable e-books of the Lecture Outlines by Professor Fink (as well as “hard copy” versions) can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: https://onlinestore.wlac.edu/fink.asp

This delicious, keto friendly dessert clocks in at a mere 225 calories and just 2 net carbs per serving!
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Brownie Ingredients (24 total net carbs):
- 1 can Zevia Cream Soda
- 6 tbsp melted salted butter
- 3 large eggs (1 net carb)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups almond flour (16 net carbs)
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes (8 net carbs)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp nutmeg (0.6 net carbs)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (0.6 net carbs)

Glaze Ingredients (8 total net carbs):
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp liquid stevia
- 1 cup chopped almonds (8 net carbs)

Brownie Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- To make the brownie, whisk Zevia Cream Soda and butter in a mixing bowl. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix with a hand blender until smooth. Set mixture aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a hand mixer to mix until smooth.
- Spray a 10×10 baking pan with oil and add the batter. Set aside.
- To make the glaze, melt the 2 tbsp of butter and add 2 tbsp of liquid stevia.
- When it starts to bubble, add in the chopped almonds and mix for 3 minutes.
- Pour the glaze over the batter in the baking sheet and bake for 20 mins or until the top of the almonds look like they’re dry.
- Cut into 16 servings and enjoy!

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