[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

** See below for ingredients** I have seen so many recipes for broccoli tots but none of them vegan so, I thought that I would make some!

These broccoli tots are delicious and you wouldn’t know that they were dairy free.

I ended up using 5 tbls of vegan yoghurt even though I only show one spoon in the video – for the amount of ingredients used, you really need between 4 and 5 tbls but add one at a time and mix, until you are happy with the consistency.

Some people like to squeeze the water out of the broccoli after blanching in hot water and grating – I don’t do either of these steps because it removes more of the vitamin and mineral content and they still turned out yummy without having to do this.

I have made this recipe three times now and each time, I made the tots a little smaller than is shown in this video. They expand slightly with the breadcrumbs so, they are pretty big here – they are actually better if a little smaller than shown here

Here is the recipe
350g fresh grated broccoli
50g toasted breadcrumbs
5 tbls spoons vegan yoghurt
1/4 chopped red onion
2 tbls chopped chives
50g grated vegan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Play around with this recipe by adding:

Grated potato
Garlic powder
Chili flakes

Music – Konac Home by No Copyright sounds

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