[Latin Name]Huperzia serratum

[Source] Huperziceae whole herb from China

[Appearance]Brown to white

[Ingredient]Huperzine A

[Specification]Huperzine A 1% – 5%, HPLC

[Solubility] Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in water

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[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.

[What is Huperzine A]

Huperzia is a type of moss that grows in China. It is related to club mosses (the Lycopodiaceae family) and is known to some botanists as Lycopodium serratum . The whole prepared moss was used traditionally. Modern herbal preparations use only the isolated alkaloid known as huperzine A. Huperzine A is an alkaloid found in huperzia that has been reported to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, an important substance needed by the nervous system to transmit information from cell to cell. Animal research has suggested that huperzine A’s ability to preserve acetylcholine may be greater than that of some prescription drugs. Loss of acetylcholine function is a primary feature of several disorders of brain function, including Alzheimer’s disease . Huperzine A may also have a protective effect on brain tissue, further increasing its theoretical potential for helping reduce symptoms of some brain disorders.

[Function] Used in alternative medicine, huperzine A has been found to act as a cholinesterase inhibitor, a type of medicine used to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine (a chemical essential to learning and memory).

Not only used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, huperzine A is also said to enhance learning and memory and to protect against age-related cognitive decline.

In addition, huperzine A is sometimes used to boost energy, increase alertness, and aid in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles).

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Here at the Kenmore Live Studio meet Chef Ariel Bagadiong of Aja Restaurant, Chef Kari Karch of the Kenmore Live Studio, Amber Gibson of Joonbug.com, and Chef Enrique Cortez of La Taberna Tapas, judges for the Mole Meltdown edition of Cooking Combat.

Chef Paco Ruiz of Caoba Grill then demonstrates how to prepare mole shrimp and grilled tilapia enchiladas, and Cory Morris of Mercat a la Planxa demonstrates how to prepare Oaxacan Mole Wrapped Duck Confit Enchiladad, with Queso Requeson and a Pumpkin Seed and Raisin Escabeche. Watch to learn how to prepare two delicious mole dishes from expert chefs!

Host Cody Gough also demonstrates how to do an awesome job playing “balero,” which Chef Paco refers to as “Mexican Playstation,” by helping audience members hone their balero-playing skills. Watch and learn how to play with a traditional Mexican toy!

The judges then present the results of the Mole Meltdown edition of Cooking Combat. Watch to see who won this special Mole Meltdown edition of Cooking Combat!

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Recipe: Mole with shrimp and grilled tilapia, enchiladas style
Chef: Paco Ruiz
Serves: 10-12 people

Ingredients:
A total of 28 ingredients:
chile ancho 90 gr
chile pasilla 80 gr
chile pasado 30 gr
chile mulato 15 gr
chile cascabel 10 gr
chile morita 1 gr
green bell pepper 40 gr
onion 30 gr
fresh garlic 12gr
tomato 40gr
plantains 50 gr
animal crackers 50 gr
ground cinnamon 2 gr
almonds 30gr
nuts 30gr
raisins 20 gr
dry prunes 40 gr
pumpkin seeds 15 gr
peanuts 15 gr
sesame seeds 10gr
abulelita chocolate 40 gr
fried tortilla 2ea
Coca cola 7 oz
Negra modelo beer 5 oz
Chicken stock 2 TBS
salt to taste
brown sugar 35 gr
Water 65 oz
oil

Method:
First, sautee all the the chiles, then toast sesame seeds and pumpkin seed, no oil. Set aside.
Sautee the plantains and the animal crackers with 5oz of oil until golden brown. Set aside.
In a hot pan sauteed with 5 oz oil, add the onion, garlic, tomato, almonds, nuts, peanuts, raisins, prunes, and cook until golden brown.
Add the sesame seed and pumpkin seed, then the beer and the coke. Cook until boiling. After the boiling point, add all the chiles, then add the plantains, crackers, cinnamon, and chocolate. Continue to cook until boiling or until the chiles are soft. After everything is cooked and soft, transfer to a blender and blend until you have a smooth and creamy liquid. Then transfer to a pot, add 4 oz oil, and continue to cook until you get a thicker sauce. Add salt, chicken stock, brown sugar, and water.

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Recipe: Oaxacan Mole Wrapped Duck Confit Enchiladas, with Queso Requeson and a Pumpkin Seed and Raisin Escabeche
Chef: Cory Morris

Oaxacan Mole Enchilada Ingredients:
Ancho chiles – 25 g
Nora chiles – 25 g
Hot water – 100 g
Garlic cloves – 12 g
Roasted garlic – 25 g
Sesame seeds – 50 g
Stale baguette – 25 g
Corn tortillas – 25 g
Marcona almonds – 22 g
Raisins – 15 g
Canela stick, 4″ long – 1 ea
Cloves – 1 ea
Allspice berries – 1 ea
Thyme sprigs – 2 ea
Chopped onion – 125 g
Small dice green plantain – 50 g
Lard – 62 g
Tomatillos – 37 g
Tomatoes – 56 g
Mexican chocolate – 25 g
Kappa Carrageeneen – 14 g

Method:
Fry and soak the ancho chiles and nora chiles in hot water for 20 minutes. Place in blender and puree with soaking water.

Dice and fry stale baguette until golden

Using half of the lard at the lowest temperature, fry the marcona almonds, raisins, canela stick, cloves, allspice berries, chopped onion and green plantain until onions are soft.

Place tomatoes, tomatillos and friend nut/herb/spice mixture into a vita prep and puree until smooth, adding enough water to keep the blades moving. Heat remaining lard in a large saucepot. Add all the blended ingredients (minus chili puree) and cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Add chili puree and cook for 1 hour. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Strain through a fine mess strainer, season with salt and sugar to taste. Bring mix back to a boil and add kappa carrageenen. Cook for 2 minutes and pour on to a half sheet tray to cool (make sure mixture is hot). Once cool, cut into 4 in X 4 in sheets and stuff with duck confit and cheese.

Garnish with pumpkin seed and raisin escabeche.

Pumpkin Seed Mole Brittle Ingredients:
Granulated sugar – 400 g
Corn Syrup – 275 g
Water – 200 g
Pumpkin seeds – 150 g
Whole butter – 23 g
Cumin – 7 g
Dark Chili Powder – 7 g
Cocoa powder – 60 g
Chayane powder – 0.5 g
Sea salt – 2 g

Method:
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