[Latin Name] Vaccinium myrtillus l.

[Plant Source] Wild bilberry fruit cultivated from Sweden & Finland

[Specifications]

1) Anthocyanidins 25% UV (Glycosyl removed)

2) Anthocyanins 25% HPLC

3) Anthocyanins 36% HPLC

[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.

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

[General feature]

1. 100% extracted from European bilberry fruit, approved ID test from ChromaDex andAlkemist Lab;

2.Without any adultery of other relative species of Berries,such as Blueberry,  Mulberry,Cranberry,etc;

3. Pesticide residue: EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

4. Directly import the frozen fruit from North Europe;

5. Perfect water solubility,water insolubles<1.0%
6. Chromatographic fingerprint match EP6 requirement

[What is bilberry fruit]

Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.) is a kind of perennial deciduous or evergreen fruit shrubs, mainly found in subarctic regions of the world as in Sweden, Finland and Ukraine, etc. Bilberries contain dense levels of anthocyanin pigments, which was said popularly to have been used by World War II RAF pilots to sharpen night vision. In fork medicine, Europeans have been taking bilberry for a hundred years. Bilberry extracts entered the healthcare market as a kind of dietary supplement for effects on vision enhancement and visual fatigue relief.

[Function]

Protect and regenerate rhodopsin and cure the eye diseases;

Prevent the cardiovascular diseases

Antioxidant and anti-aging

Softening blood capillary, enhancing the heart function and resisting cancer

This alcohol-free mulled wine is not only delicious, healthy and easy to make but it is also perfect if you are pregnant or teetotal. Brimming with nutrients and health benefits, this family recipe is ideal for children too.

Alcohol-free mulled wine recipe

Ingredients:

300g fresh cranberries
200g black cherries
4 tbsp honey
1300ml of filtered or spring water
A thumb-sized chunk of ginger
3 cinnamon sticks
3-4 star anise flowers
8 cardamom pods
16 cloves
2 oranges
1 lemon

Place cranberries and 300 ml of water in a pan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil (for 10-15 mins until cranberry skins split and bubbles form).

In the meantime, stone your cherries.

Turn off the heat. Add the cherries and honey.

Blend until smooth.

Stud the citrus fruit with the cloves, and slice.

Pour cherry sauce back into pan along with 1 litre of water, the spices and fruit.

Bring to the boil. After 25-30 minutes reduce to a simmer.

Serve warm. Add honey to taste.

Make your alcohol-free mulled wine in advance to greet guests with a delicious festive scent upon arrival.

*Cherries are brimming with free radical-fighting antioxidants (also great for healthy skin cells and memory) and phytosterols (known to reduce bad blood cholesterol).
*Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, as well as having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
*Cinnamon is known to lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
*Star anise is antifungal, antibacterial and has antioxidant properties.
*Honey is ideal for soothing sore throats and treating coughs, as well as having numerous nutritional benefits.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy festive season from Natural Mumma!

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