Männynkuoriuutteemme tarina alkaa jo historian hämäristä. Uutteen resepti on siirtynyt kansanparantajalta toiselle, päätyen vihdoin yrityksemme perustajalle Kari Herttualle. Tähän salaiseen reseptiin on kätketty pohjoisten metsien voima. Sen avulla valmistamme männyn kuoresta ja nilasta perinteisellä reseptillä puhdasta ja laadukasta männynkuoriuutetta, joka on 100 % suomalaista ja luomusertifioitua. Olemme alusta asti olleet perheyritys ja valmistamme tuotteemme edelleen samalla Kosken metsätilalla Siikaisissa, jossa Karin Havupuu-uutejuoman valmistus alkoi 50 vuotta sitten.
Männynkuoriuute on yksi maailman eniten tutkituista kasviperäisistä uutteista. Männyn kuori ja nila sisältävät luontaisesti kivennäis- ja hivenaineita, antioksidantteja ja fenolisia yhdisteitä, kuten oligomeerisiä proantosyanidiineja (OPC).
The role of the pine bark is to protect the tree from UV rays, environmental pollutants, viruses, moulds, bacteria. For this reason, pine bark is rich in phenolic compounds. The wood's cambial layer plays an important role in the transport and storage of nutrients. In addition to the bark that protects the pine tree, we also use this valuable and nutrient-rich lichen layer.
Olemme vuosien varrella osallistuneet aktiivisesti lukuisiin yliopistojen ja tutkimuslaitosten hankkeisiin, jotka ovat keskittyneet selvittämään männynkuoren aktiiviaineita ja niiden vaikutuksia. Tämän ansiosta olemme saaneet arvokasta tietoa oman uutteemme ominaisuuksista.
We have collaborated with the Universities of Helsinki, Turku, Tampere and Åbo Akademi, among others. We have also worked with companies in the industry to investigate the properties of pine bark extract. In the research project "Preclinical evaluation of the health effects of natural materials" 2003-2005, pine bark extract was shown to have many positive properties.
Lue lisää männynkuoriuutteemme monipuolisista ominaisuuksista ja lataa Helsingin yliopiston Karin Havupuu-uutejuoman Analyysitodistus
Pine bark extract has also been found not to interfere with the absorption of most common drugs and is safe for the body at the concentrations studied.
The analyses of phenolic compounds were carried out at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Turku in the research group of Professor Kalevi Pihlaja. The analysis showed high levels of resveratrol and a high lignan content in the extract.
The anti-inflammatory capacity of Kari's Conifer extract drink was measured using two proinflammatory substances, nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2. In cell culture studies, pine bark extract was found to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Männyn kuoresta ja nilasta valmistettu Pinena luomumännynkuoriuute on markkinoiden ainoa luomu- ja laatusertifioitu männynkuoriuute. Se sisältää tutkitusti runsaasti kasvikunnan antioksidantteja, fenolisia yhdisteitä – kuten resveratrolia, katekiineja ja muita flavonoideja.
Pinena Organic Pineapple Bark Extract is a 100% Finnish extract made with a standardised recipe and has been produced in Siikkainena since 1975.
The raw material for our pine bark extract comes from the pure forest nature of northern Satakunta, where pine trees grow strong and need plenty of protective substances to survive in the harsh Nordic conditions. We harvest our wood responsibly and control the entire production chain from start to finish. Our pine bark extracts are produced in our own production facility in Siikainena.
We do not source pine bark as a by-product of the sawmill industry, but buy the raw material directly from forest owners, who also collect it for us according to strict standards. We know each of our raw material suppliers and meet them regularly.
Raaka-aineenamme käytetyt puut kerätään metsästä harvennushakkuun yhteydessä. Koska työtä ei tehdä metsäkoneilla, ei metsäpohja vahingoitu, vaan metsä jää harvennuksen jälkeen elinvoimaiseksi. Jokainen puu valitaan erikseen elintarvikekäyttöön ja puuta käsitellään alusta asti elintarvikkeena. Jokainen kerätty puu hyödynnetään kuoriuutteen lisäksi kokonaisuudessaan bioenergiana. Keruuketjumme on myös kokonaisuudessaan luomusertifioitu.
Thanks to our craftsmanship and the expertise we have built up over the decades, we are able to produce exceptionally strong and pure finished pine bark extract from our raw material. Our efficient process ensures that no extra wood has to be felled.
Our products are tested and safe to use. Quality assurance measurements are carried out on each production batch. We also regularly test the chemical analysis of each batch of powder for moisture, ash content and heavy metal content. A separate batch analysis, COA = Certificate of Analysis, is issued for each batch sold, specifying the batch produced.
Our pine bark extract is produced as a hot water extraction: it does not contain resin or resinous substances. We do not use chemical solvents or alcohol in the extract. No colouring, additives or preservatives are added to our pine bark extract. It is also gluten-free and dairy-free and does not contain common hypersensitives. Studies have shown that pine bark extract does not interfere with the absorption of more common pharmaceuticals and can be considered safe for the body at the concentrations studied.
Pine has been an important source of food, especially for northern peoples, and there are historical references to its use as a food source by indigenous peoples in North America and elsewhere.
According to research, fritters made from the bark of the pine tree have been a regular part of the Sámi diet. In Finland, pine nilla has been used especially in times of shortage, when it has been added to bread flour.
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