[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

Potato Cheesy Melt (makes 5 cups)

STEP 1:
Boil 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes (not white Idaho; they are not creamy enough; too strarchy)

STEP 2:
Make the cashew milk (1/2c raw cashews blended in 2c water) or add 2c of un-sweet soymilk

STEP 3:
Blend in the seasonings;
- 1c Nutritional Yeast
- 1 & 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 Tbsp tomato powder or 1 fresh vine ripe tomato
- 1.5 tsp salt (max 2 tsp)
- 1 tsp mustard seed powder
- 1 tsp white vinegar or plant-based lactic acid
- 1 tsp thyme powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp of chipotle chili powder (optional)

STEP 4:
Pulse the potatoes into the mixture…If too thick to pulse with your blender, add another cup of water and cook it off

STEP 5:
Cook for 10 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Serve hot or cold.

Great as a soup with broccoli, baked with elbow noodles topped with bread crumbs, as a green bean or other veggie casserole, poured over anything (veggies or make cheese fries) or as a dip (cut raw veggies, chips, as a layer in bean dip, etc.)

Unlike animal-based cheese:
- zero cholesterol
- low fat (1/10th less fat than cow-based cheese dip)
- lactose-free (allergen)
- made fresh from the pantry when you want it!

~COMPARISONS~
Dairy-Based Cheese Dip:
FAT per Serving (1/4c) = 13.5g
SODIUM per Serving (1/4c) = 857mg

Cashew Version:
FAT per Serving (1/4c) = 1.3g
SODIUM per Serving (1/4c) = 174mg

Soybean Version:
FAT per Serving (1/4c) = 1.2g
SODIUM per Serving (1/4c) = 174mg