[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

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Halloween Pumpkin Cookies
These delicious pumpkin cookies can be a perfect treat for the Halloween party. Crispy, tender and not very sweet. The buttery icing makes it not just more delicious, but also pretty. You can add any food dye to make them colorful and party-looking.
Ingredients:
1kg Pumpkin
3 Eggs
15g Ground cloves
800 g White sugar
Vanilla sugar
36 g Baking powder
500g Butter
200 g Pumpkin seeds
1,125 kg Flour

Preparation:
Mix the softened butter with the sugar, add eggs and stir until smooth.
Make the pumpkin puree: dice raw pumpkin into cubes and cook for about 20 minutes until tender, then drain and pulse in the food processor. Let it completely chill, then add pumpkin puree to the batter.
Combine flour with baking powder.
Mix dry and wet ingredients. Add pumpkin seeds and stir well until smooth.
Transfer the batter into a pastry bag. Pipe the mixture into squiggles onto the baking sheets.
Bake in preheated to 180 C oven for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the icing: combine 1 cup melted butter with 4 cups powdered sugar, add vanilla sugar and stir until well-combined and smooth.

Let cookies cool slightly, then cover with buttery icing.

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