[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

Natural AntiBiotics.
Protect Your Body with Natural AntiBiotics From Mother Earth.
(Ginger, Cayenne, Garlic, Black Pepper & Turmeric).

Uses:
I cook with it. I would add 1/4 Tsp when I cook my daily prepared Dinners & lunches.
As needed, I would take 1 capsule in the middle of the meal, 3 times a day.

Did you know the name biscotti means ‘twice baked’? It’s a description of the unusual (but easy) technique that makes these cookies so crisp. Bon appetit!

Ingredients
½ stick butter
¾ cup sugar
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup almonds
1 cup white or dark chocolate chips, or a mixture

Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream together butter, sugar, zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in 2 eggs and 1 egg white one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the dried cranberries and almonds. Spray your hands with cooking spray so the dough doesn’t stick and divide the dough in half. Form each half into a flattish log and arrange logs at least 3 inches apart on baking sheet.

Bake and bake again
Bake for 30 min. in preheated oven, or until pale gold. Cool on baking sheet until cool enough to handle. On a cutting board, cut logs crosswise on a diagonal into 1-inch thick slices. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake for an additional 15 min., or until golden. Transfer biscotti to wire racks and cool completely.

Chocolate dip
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving on medium heat for 20 second increments, stirring thoroughly until chocolate is completely melted. Drizzle the biscotti with melted white or dark chocolate.

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