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Chaga Extract from Puhdistamo

Chaga Extract ( instant pakuri in Finnish ) from Puhdistamo is our most popular Chaga product from Scandinavia. This extract is a highly concentrated product with biologically active substances and antioxidants. It is extremely easy to use, super healthy and a real “superfood”. This product contains an awful lot of important minerals, vitamins and other ingredients that are important for a healthy lifestyle. The product has won several awards in Scandinavia, including Superfood of the Year in Finland. This extract is 100% organic, 100% vegan!

Chaga mushroom is a type of mushroom that grows mainly on the burst of birch trees in cold climates, such as those of Scandinavia, Siberia, Canada and Alaska. In Dutch we call the Chaga mushroom Berkenweerschijnzwam and in Latin Inonotus obliquus. For centuries, chaga has been used as a traditional in Scandinavia, mainly for general health.

Chaga is low in calories, rich in fiber and filled with antioxidants. Chaga probably has the highest ORAC value of any plant food in the world

What is Chaga extract?

Chaga aka the Birch weather fungus grows on birch trees and nourishes our bodies with powerful minerals. Chaga is adaptogenic and boasts over 215 phytonutrients, glyconutrients and is rich in amino acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, ionized minerals, vitamins, phenols and enzymes. Chaga mushroom contains beta-glucan-rich polysaccharides. The extract is a practical and natural form of preservation that preserves all these benefits of Chaga without the need to stock fresh mushrooms.

Active ingredients in Chaga

Chaga mushrooms contain an array of beneficial, active ingredients. Some of the main ingredients are polysaccharides, antioxidants, betulinic acid, phytosterols and melanin. Furthermore, Chaga contains plant steroids, such as lanosterol and inotodiol.

All of these active ingredients individually have specific effects, but together they are stronger. Chaga is low in calories, rich in fiber and filled with antioxidants. Chaga probably has the highest ORAC value of any plant food in the world

What is ORAC value?

ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. This is the potential power and ability to neutralize free radical activity and damage. Antioxidants help the body tackle free radicals.

What was mentioned earlier that Chaga probably has the highest ORAC value of any plant-based food in the world, actually the highest of any food in the world.

Polysaccharides

Chaga contains several types of polysaccharides. Scientific research shows that polysaccharides have beneficial properties. And these very polysaccharides are frequently found in Chaga.

Betulinic acid

Betulinic acid is a plant substance found particularly in large quantities in birch bark and the chaga mushroom (Birch weather mushroom) . The natural acid is a so-called pentacyclic triterpenoid, which researchers have found to be a powerful antioxidant.

Betulin and Betulinic acid are two components unique to Chaga. Beta glucan is a potent stimulant found in Chaga and various mushrooms.

Phytosterols

Phytosterols or plant sterols, are a group of cholesterol-like substances found in the cell membranes of certain plant species, such as mushrooms, nuts and soybean. Phytosterols in Chaga are steroids of which lanosterol and inotodiol are the most important.

Production

Due to the delicate process of extract production, the phytonutrients in the Chaga remain undamaged. The extract does not need to steep as a tea. It can be consumed with cold, lukewarm and hot water (about 80 degrees). To make 1 kilogram of Chaga mushroom extract, about 8 kilograms of raw Chaga is needed. The product remains pure, nothing is added to it.

A cheaper alternative: Chaga powder

In addition to Chaga Extract, Organic Chaga powder is also available on the market. The difference is hard to see but the difference in results is even more so. Chaga powder is not comparable to Chaga Extract in quality and effectiveness, which is why powder is cheaper. To be effective, tea must be made from the powder and infused for 45 minutes to 3 hours.

Authentic Chaga Extract product at Pure Nordic

We sell only real and pure extract that we import from Scandinavia. Real extract can be recognized by the packaging. Only when it says ‘extract’ you have the right product. Extract is brown/black with glistening particles. This is different from the powder form: this has a lighter brown color and no glistening particles.

Puhdistamo: The highest quality products from Scandinavia

Puhdistamo stands for quality. To this end, it uses the best possible, pure and ethical products. We import the most nutrient-rich foods grown in their natural environment, not to forget the richness of the nature of our own country. We therefore take it very seriously to ensure the quality and origin of our products. All of our products are additive-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and GMO-free

Usage of Puhdistamo Chaga Extract

Add ⅓ to half teaspoon of the extract to a cup of warm water, yogurt, shake or porridge twice a day. You can also use Chaga mushroom for baking. The extract does not need to be cooked as is the case with raw Birch weather mushroom. One dose contains 400 mg of Extract, including 100 mg of betaglucan. Thus, one gram of extract is equivalent to 15 grams of fresh Chaga.

Making chaga tea

Chaga tea is easy to make by mixing half a teaspoon of powder with a cup of hot water. This drink is equivalent to birch meadow mushroom tea or Chaga powder tea that has been boiled for at least three hours. The Chaga Extract lasts a long time, one jar is good for 16 liters (65 cups) of Birch weather mushroom tea.

Where can you buy highest quality Chaga?

Pure Nordic is a specialist in Chaga and other mushroom products. We have a wide selection, widest in all of Europe of Chaga products from Scandinavia. We believe in quality which is why we carefully choose only the best and highest quality Chaga products available. Chaga tea is a popular hype these days. It is a healthy tea and easy to make

Want to know more about chaga mushroom, chaga tea, chaga powder and chaga experiences? Lee then this interesting and informative blog post “What is Chaga?”

Ingredients of Chaga Extract

• Chaga Birch Weathervane Extract
• Dextrin ( Dextrin containing the Chaga extract is derived from corn. Therefore, this product does not contain gluten. The function of dextrin in the product is to enhance the dissolution of chaga in liquid. The amount of dextrin in this product is minimal )

Contents of Chaga Extract

28 grams ( good for 1-2 months of daily use )

Tip:

Recipe: Delicious Chaga Capuccino

What exactly are Antioxidants?

The most well-known antioxidants are Vitamin C & Vitamin E and have a protective function for the body, but what do these antioxidants actually do? Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals.

Free radicals are formed during the body’s metabolic process, which produces energy. The body uses oxygen to extract energy from carbohydrates and fats, during this process the dreaded free radicals are created. These are a byproduct of metabolism and therefore unavoidable. But too many free radicals are not good for the body. For example, excessive exercise, too much sunlight, poor diet, smoking, certain substances in cosmetics, detergents and even excessive stress can create these free radicals. Free radicals can be harmful to tissues and cells in our body and therefore need to be cleaned up. This is because they react with any substance they encounter. When they cause damage, this is called oxidative stress. It actually pretty much speaks for itself, an antioxidant counteracts oxidation. An example to make it clearly visible is an apple: If you leave a pre-cut apple for a while, it turns brown. That the apple turns brown is because the flesh of the apple reacts to oxygen, oxidation. If you sprinkle lemon juice on the apple slices, there will be less discoloration, because it contains the antioxidant vitamin C that prevents oxidation.

Safety regulations

Do not use in combination with antibiotics. In addition, do not exceed the recommended dose. Store the product out of reach of children. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.