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WILD . RAW . ORGANIC
Limited Harvest . Whole Cell . Functional gold
Pine pollen powder is the golden funcional food of the wild forest, and our wildcrafted pollen is unlike any other. We hand harvest this powerful superfood and bring it to you as it's found in nature; we do not break the cell walls, beacuse it dramatically enhances oxidation (how quickly the pine pollen loses nutritive value). Our pine pollen is tree to jar - just as nature intended.
Our Pine Pollen contains over two hundred nutrients; fatty acids, 20+ amino acids, 14 vitamins, 24 minerals, 18 active enzymes, antioxidents, phytoandrogens, and more!
The use of pine pollen dates back millennia, with its use first documented in the Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Tang Materia Medica), written in 657 C.E. and widely regarded as the first official Materia Medica of China. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pine pollen is a liver, spleen, kidney, heart, and lung tonic - explaining the far-reaching, broad-spectrum benefits of this funcitonal food. It was used in cakes, soups, and teas as well as herbal medicine brews, decoctions, and extracts.
At Canadian Pine Pollen Co., we wild-harvest and fair-trade this one of a kind forest food. We handpick our pollen from the most pristine forests of western Canada. Additionally, our protocols for sustainable harvesting are stringent, and the gold standard in wild forest management. Try our pine pollen and feel the difference!
Pine pollen is surprisingly delicious, having a mild, dry, and subtle piney taste and smell. This versatile forest-sourced superfood lends itself well to many drinks and recipes. Our pollen can be mixed into elixirs, smoothies, cocktails, oatmeal, yogurt, tea, or coffee, and adds a creamy texture alongside a nutrient-rich boost of vitamins, minerals, and phytoandrogens.
For the hardcore who take it straight, we recommend mixing raw pine pollen powder with a small amount of water, then holding that in the mouth/under the tongue for at least one minute. This gives your body the best chance of absorbing all the delicate phytoandrogens present in the pine pollen.
Pine pollen is the naturally occurring yellow dust inside the red (Ponderosa) and yellow (Lodgepole) male cones. Pine cones are the female part of the tree, with the pollen-producing catkins being the male. Live, whole, uncracked cell-wall pine pollen packs over 200 bioactive phytonutrients, including antioxidants, flavonoids, amino acid, vitamins, minerals, and best of all - phytoandrogens. These plant-based male hormones - known as brassinosteroids - positively influence human hormone function. Pine pollen is the number one dietary source of these vital nutritive compounds.
Every Spring, we set out to the Canadian wilderness to bring you nature’s best pine pollen. Our wild harvest takes place across B.C., and variations in taste occur - each region produces pollen with unique terroir, much like the grapes in fine wine. After harvest, we gently air dry the pollen at low temperatures before placing it in cold storage. We have an undying commitment to land stewardship that has set industry standards for sustainable and wild-harvesting techniques. We also maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with landowners, as well as seasonal harvesters that receive a fair, living wage for their meticulous and back-breaking work. Thanks to our gentle drying and processing techniques, Canadian Pine Pollen always contains a full-spectrum of nutrients - intact from nature.
Our team lives and breathes pine pollen (quite literally, sometimes). From the harvest practices to the packaging, we focus on ensuring quality, sustainability, and equitable trade.
Are you interested in spending time in the wild, earning a living wage? We welcome fun and energetic wilderness enthusiasts to join our 2022 harvest. Get in touch with us, and learn more!
