{"title":"Bio-Produkte","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bio-loewenmaehne-pilz-kapseln","title":"Organic Hericium (Lion's Mane) Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eA mushroom with spines instead of gills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBio Hericium Capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Hericium erinaceus. Anyone who has seen the mushroom once won’t forget it: it looks like a white waterfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eLion’s mane, hedgehog mushroom, monkey head mushroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eMost mushrooms form their spores on gills or in tubes on the underside of the cap. Hericium does it differently. It does not form a cap, but rather a white clump from which hundreds of soft spines hang down, up to five centimeters long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHence the German names hedgehog mushroom and monkey head mushroom. Lion’s mane comes from English, Lion's Mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIt grows on weakened or dead deciduous trees, in Europe mainly on beech and oak. In Germany, it has become so rare in the wild that it is under nature protection and may not be collected. As an edible mushroom, it is therefore cultivated; its flesh is reminiscent in texture of crab meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy there is no efficacy claim here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eMany claims circulate about Hericium. None of them is approved in the EU as a health claim; there simply are none for mushroom extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThat is why we do not write anything about an effect, not even indirectly. The mushroom, the amount of extract, and the organic origin are stated on this page, and that is all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrigin and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. In addition to the extract, the capsule contains only its own shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, so no anti-caking agent and no filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIt is filled into amber glass, which largely blocks the UV portion of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHericium is also included in the \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Medicinal Mushroom Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, though there it comes in a much smaller daily amount because it shares space with three other mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":44417778122851,"sku":"VP-HER-DE-090-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-loewenmaehnenpilz-hericium-kapseln-organic-90-kapseln-5-1-extrakt.png?v=1786622302"},{"product_id":"bio-reishi-kapseln","title":"Organic Reishi Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eToo tough and too bitter to eat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Reishi capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Ganoderma lucidum. Unlike shiitake or hericium, this mushroom never ends up in the pan, and there is a simple reason for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe glossy bracket fungus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe German name describes it exactly. The cap looks lacquered, kidney-shaped, reddish-brown to almost black, with a stem attached to the side. It grows on hardwood stumps, in Europe preferably on oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIts flesh is corky, woody, and extremely bitter. It cannot be chewed or fried. In East Asia, it has therefore long been boiled down or extracted, never used as an edible mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIn China it is called Lingzhi and has appeared as a motif in painting, textiles, and architecture for around two thousand years. The name Reishi comes from Japanese and has become established in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eTwo thousand years of tradition, zero approved claims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAs long as the tradition is, the list of what we are allowed to claim is just as short: it is empty. For mushroom extracts, there is no approved health claim in the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eA long tradition is not proof, and we do not use it as a substitute for one. What we do state is the species, the amount of extract, and the origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eDosage compared and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAt 300 mg of extract per capsule, Reishi is the lowest-dosed single mushroom in our range. Chaga and shiitake are at 500 mg, hericium and cordyceps at 400 mg per capsule. The comparison is worthwhile before judging products by capsule count alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, control body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. The capsule contains nothing but extract and the vegan shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Amber glass protects the contents from UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":44417777467491,"sku":"VP-REI-DE-090-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-reishi-kapseln-300mg-reishi-extrakt-zertifiziert-bioprodukt-90-kapseln.png?v=1786621575"},{"product_id":"bio-aronia-kapseln","title":"Organic Aronia Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic aronia berry powder from EU cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe aronia berry is hardly edible in its raw state. Its high tannin content makes it so tart that it is almost never eaten fresh. The organic Aronia capsules from Vitalplant contain the ground fruit powder with no other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat makes the berry special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color comes from anthocyanins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aronia berries are among the darkest fruits of all. Responsible for this are anthocyanins, water-soluble plant pigments from the flavonoid group, which also give elderberry, blueberry, and red cabbage their color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannins shape the flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tart, astringent note comes from tannins. They are the reason aronia is traditionally processed into juice, liqueur, or jam instead of being eaten fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 mg of fruit powder per capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground whole berry, not concentrated. The raw material is certified according to the EU organic regulation, control body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAronia melanocarpa: shrub and cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe black chokeberry originally comes from eastern North America. It belongs to the rose family and is therefore related to apples and pears, which is also reflected in the German name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe plant came to Europe in the 19th century. It is extremely frost-hardy and has low soil requirements, which is why it has become established as a cultivated plant in Eastern Europe and now also in Germany. It is harvested in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Aronia capsules: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe formula consists of two components: organic aronia berry powder and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorings. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":43453071458403,"sku":"VP-ARO-DE-090-01","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-aronia-kapseln-antioxidantien-kraftpaket-aus-der-natur-90-kapseln.png?v=1786621068"},{"product_id":"bio-hagebutten-kapseln","title":"Organic Rosehip Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic rosehip powder from the whole fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eRosehips are neither berries nor nuts; botanically, they are something of their own. The Organic Rosehip Capsules from Vitalplant contain ground rosehip from certified organic farming, with no other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat a rosehip actually is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe rosehip is the false fruit of the rose. What looks red and fleshy is the swollen flower base. The actual fruits are the small hard seeds inside, surrounded by fine hairs. These hairs are the reason rosehips were once used as itch powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder, not extract.\u003c\/strong\u003e For our capsules, the dried fruit is ground and not further concentrated. One capsule contains 500 mg rosehip powder, meaning the whole ground raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom certified organic farming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eRosa canina: plant and harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe dog rose is the most common wild rose in Europe. It grows as a shrub along forest edges and hedges and reaches up to three meters in height. In May and June it bears pale pink flowers; from September onward, the rosehips ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThey are harvested after the first frosts because the fruits then become softer. They are then dried and ground. In the kitchen, rosehip is best known as purée and jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic rosehip capsules: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe formula consists of two components: organic rosehip powder and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no separating agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":43453074243683,"sku":"VP-HAG-DE-090-01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-hagebutten-kapseln-500mg-natuerliche-vitamin-c-quelle-vitalplant-90-kapseln.png?v=1783875467"},{"product_id":"ceylon-zimt-kapseln","title":"Organic Cinnamon Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eMost cinnamon sold on the market is cassia. Ceylon cinnamon is a different type, more labor-intensive to produce and significantly more expensive. Vitalplant’s organic cinnamon capsules contain only Ceylon cinnamon from controlled organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe difference between Ceylon and cassia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBoth come from trees of the Cinnamomum genus, but they are different species. Ceylon cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum verum, while cassia comes mainly from Cinnamomum cassia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisible in the stick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon cinnamon sticks consist of many thin layers of bark rolled together and can be crumbled. Cassia sticks are a single thick layer of bark rolled tightly into a hard stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe coumarin content.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coumarin is a natural flavoring substance that occurs in cassia cinnamon at a much higher concentration than in Ceylon cinnamon. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has defined a tolerable daily intake for this. Ceylon cinnamon has a many times lower coumarin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 mg of Ceylon cinnamon powder per capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground bark, not concentrated, with no additional ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eCinnamomum verum: tree and harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe Ceylon cinnamon tree comes from Sri Lanka and South India. It is not the wood that is harvested, but the inner bark of young shoots. It is peeled by hand, and as it dries, the characteristic curls form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe raw material for our capsules is certified in accordance with the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic cinnamon capsules: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe formula consists of two ingredients: organic Ceylon cinnamon powder and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorings. The product is vegan and gluten-free, filled in amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":43453082927203,"sku":"VP-ZMT-DE-090-01","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-zimt-kapseln-ceylon-zimt-pulver-90-kapseln-vitalplant.png?v=1783874260"},{"product_id":"bio-ashwagandha-kapseln-ksm-66","title":"Organic Ashwagandha Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Ashwagandha Capsules with KSM-66 from the Pure Root\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAshwagandha has only been a familiar name in Europe for a few years, whereas in India the plant has been cultivated for centuries. Vitalplant’s Organic Ashwagandha Capsules use KSM-66, a trademarked extract made from the pure root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy only the root\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAshwagandha, botanically Withania somnifera, belongs to the nightshade family. The plant grows up to one and a half meters tall and bears small orange-red berries, which have earned it the nickname winter cherry. Depending on the manufacturer, extracts may use roots, leaves, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKSM-66 uses only the root.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and berries are left out. This is more labor-intensive because the yield per plant is lower, but it corresponds to the plant part that has been passed down in Indian herbal tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom controlled organic cultivation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw material comes from non-EU agriculture and is certified under the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039. This means verified growing conditions without synthetic pesticides and without genetic engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWithania somnifera: origin and name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAshwagandha thrives in dry, warm regions and is cultivated mainly in India. The root is harvested after about six months, then washed, cut, and dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe name comes from Sanskrit and is made up of \u003cem\u003eashva\u003c\/em\u003e for horse and \u003cem\u003egandha\u003c\/em\u003e for smell. It refers to the strong, earthy smell of the fresh root, which really does resemble a stable. This scent is no longer noticeable in the extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Ashwagandha Capsules: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe formula consists of two ingredients: organic ashwagandha root extract and the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. No fillers, no anti-caking agents, no colorants. The product is vegan and gluten-free. It is filled into light-protective amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant is backed by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"120 capsules","offer_id":43453097967715,"sku":"VP-ASH-DE-120-01","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-ashwagandha-kapseln-ksm66-wurzelextrakt-vitalplant-120-stueck.png?v=1787919832"},{"product_id":"bio-chaga-kapseln","title":"Organic Chaga Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNo fruiting body, but a crust on the birch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Chaga capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Inonotus obliquus. What is harvested from Chaga is botanically something different from every other mushroom in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHow Chaga grows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe fungus Inonotus obliquus infects living birches, especially in cold regions: Siberia, Scandinavia, Canada, Northeastern Europe. At the site of infection, over the years a black, cracked mass forms that looks like charred wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThis mass is not a fruiting body, but a sclerotium, a sterile, persistent structure made of compacted fungal mycelium. The actual fruiting body only develops when the tree dies, and is hardly ever found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOn the outside, the sclerotium is deep black, due to a high melanin content. If you break it open, a rust-orange interior appears. Because the fungus draws its material from the living birch for years, it also contains components of the tree itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy no effects are described here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eChaga is traditionally used as an infusion in Northern Europe and Russia, and many stories have grown up around it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIn the EU, no health claims are approved for mushroom extracts. So we do not make any, neither directly nor by implication. We describe the mushroom, not its supposed performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrigin and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. In addition to the extract, the capsule contains only its vegan shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWith 500 mg per capsule and one capsule a day, Chaga is the easiest product in our mushroom range to dose. Amber glass largely blocks the UV portion of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eChaga is also included in the \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Medicinal Mushroom Complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, there with 125 mg per capsule alongside Reishi, Hericium and Shiitake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":44417762721891,"sku":"VP-CHA-DE-090-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-chaga-kapseln-vitalplant-extrakt-30-prozent-polysaccharide-90-kapseln.png?v=1787919790"},{"product_id":"bio-schwarzkuemmel-oel-kapseln","title":"Organic Black Cumin Oil Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eCold-pressed organic black cumin oil with natural vitamin E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBlack cumin has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East as a spice and oil plant. Vitalplant’s organic black cumin oil capsules provide the cold-pressed oil in capsule form, supplemented with natural vitamin E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat’s in the capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cumin oil from organic farming.\u003c\/strong\u003e The oil is obtained from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a buttercup family plant with striking pale blue flowers. The seeds are black, angular, and about two millimeters in size. The raw material comes from EU agriculture and is certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout half of the oil is linoleic acid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own. It is therefore one of the essential fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E as D-alpha-tocopherol.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the natural form of the vitamin, not the synthetic one. One capsule contains 5 mg, which corresponds to 42 percent of the nutrient reference value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat vitamin E does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress. This statement is included in the EU Register of authorized health claims, so it has been scientifically reviewed and officially approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFor the oil itself, we state its origin, cultivation method, and fatty acid profile. That can be verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic black cumin oil capsules: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe formula consists of three ingredients: the organic black cumin oil, the capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and vitamin E. No fillers, no colorants, no artificial preservatives. The product is vegan and gluten-free. Oils are sensitive to light, which is why it is filled into amber glass. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with more than 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"120 capsules","offer_id":44417762689123,"sku":"VP-SCH-DE-120-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-schwarzkummelol-kapseln-kaltgepresst-vitalplant-120-stueck.png?v=1787919769"},{"product_id":"bio-darm-elixier-fermentgetraenk","title":"Organic Gut Elixir Fermented Drink","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFermented organic drink made from 22 plant-based ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eMost dietary supplements come as capsules or powders. Vitalplant’s Bio Gut Elixir is a liquid ferment: 22 fruit, vegetable, and herb ingredients from certified organic farming, prepared with microorganisms and fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat fermentation does to the ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFermentation is one of the oldest food production methods. Microorganisms transform the components of the raw material in the process. Cabbage becomes sauerkraut, milk becomes yogurt, grapes become wine. The process takes time, temperature, and the right cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven cultures.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bifidobacteria and lactobacilli are at work in the starter, a total of seven different strains. They are contained in the finished drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat’s why it’s liquid.\u003c\/strong\u003e A ferment cannot be put into a capsule without losing its character. For Gut Elixir, the liquid form is not a matter of convenience, but the result of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe 22 ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe largest share consists of root and tuber vegetables: Jerusalem artichoke, beetroot, pumpkin, onion, and garlic. These are joined by fruits including cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, blackberry, grape, blueberry, and apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe recipe is rounded out with leafy vegetables and herbs such as broccoli, parsley, dandelion, and artichoke, as well as spices: ginger, turmeric, and pepper. Spirulina, walnut, and lemon complete the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFor fermented plant-based ingredients, we state the recipe, origin, and process. This can be verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBio Gut Elixir: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe elixir is certified under the EU organic regulation, certification body number DE-ÖKO-039, and the ingredients come from EU and non-EU agriculture. It is bottled in amber glass. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":44417758396515,"sku":"VP-DEX-DE-500-01","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-darm-elixier-fermentgetraenk-500ml-vitalplant-22-zutaten.png?v=1787919257"},{"product_id":"bio-vitalpilze-komplex-kapseln","title":"Organic Medicinal Mushroom Complex Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFour mushrooms in equal parts, 125 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant’s Organic Medicinal Mushroom Complex combines Reishi, Hericium, Chaga, and Shiitake. All four are dosed exactly equally, which is by no means a given in this product category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFour mushrooms, four ways of life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReishi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the glossy bracket fungus, grows on hardwood stumps and is corky, hard, and bitter. \u003cstrong\u003eHericium\u003c\/strong\u003e forms hundreds of soft spines instead of gills and hangs like a white waterfall from weakened beech trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaga\u003c\/strong\u003e infects living birch trees in cold regions and forms a black, charred-looking crust over the years, which botanically is not a fruiting body but a sclerotium. \u003cstrong\u003eShiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e, finally, is the most familiar of the four, an edible mushroom that ranks second worldwide in cultivation volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBreadth or quantity: the honest calculation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFour mushrooms in one capsule inevitably mean less of each individual one. Each capsule contains 125 mg per mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFor comparison: our single \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Shiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 500 mg per capsule, \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Chaga\u003c\/strong\u003e also 500 mg, \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Hericium\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 mg, and \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Reishi\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg. The complex is therefore an introduction to breadth, not depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAnyone looking for a specific mushroom in a targeted, higher amount is better off with the respective single product. \u003cstrong\u003eCordyceps\u003c\/strong\u003e is not included; we offer it exclusively as a separate product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat we do not claim, and the quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIn the EU, no health claim is permitted for mushroom extracts, neither for a single one nor for a combination. Four mushrooms therefore do not equal four promises. What we can state are the species, amounts, and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAll four extract powders come from certified organic cultivation, control body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. The capsule contains nothing but the extracts and the vegan shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Bottled in amber glass that largely blocks UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":44417758330979,"sku":"VP-VIP-DE-090-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/vitalpilze-komplex-kapseln-bio-reishi-hericium-chaga-shiitake-90kapseln.png?v=1787919239"},{"product_id":"bio-chiasamen","title":"organic chia seeds","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic chia seeds with 31 g fiber per 100 g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eChia seeds swell in water to ten times their volume and form a gel in the process. This makes them versatile in the kitchen and explains why they have established themselves as a superfood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhere chia comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eSalvia hispanica belongs to the sage family, so it is related to culinary sage. The plant comes from Mexico and Guatemala, where it was cultivated long before the Spanish conquest. The name chia is derived from the Nahuatl word for oily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gel is formed by soluble fiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e It binds water and forms a coating around the seed. That is exactly why chia pudding works without a binding agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOur chia seeds come from Mexico and controlled organic cultivation, certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNutritional values and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePer 100 g, the seeds contain \u003cstrong\u003e31.4 g fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, 21.2 g protein, 31.1 g fat and only 0.8 g sugar. The caloric value is 1,832 kJ, or 444 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWith 31.4 g fiber per 100 g, the content is five times the EU threshold for the claim high fiber content, which starts at 6 g per 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBefore consumption, the seeds should be soaked in water or milk. They are suitable as a pudding, as a topping for yogurt and porridge, or as an ingredient in baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic chia seeds: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne single ingredient: organic chia seeds, whole and untreated. After harvesting, they are gently cleaned. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43863287988323,"sku":"VP-CIA-DE-250-01","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-chiasamen-250g-superfood-natuerlich-ballaststoffe-vegan-vitalplant.png?v=1787919199"},{"product_id":"bio-hanfsamen","title":"Organic Hemp Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eShelled organic hemp seeds with 34 g protein per 100 g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHemp seeds are among the most protein-rich plant-based foods there are. Shelled, they taste mild and nutty, similar to pine nuts, and can be used without preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eShelled or unshelled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eUnshelled hemp seeds have a hard, fibrous hull that crunches unpleasantly when chewed. Shelling removes it, leaving the soft seed kernel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood-grade hemp is not an intoxicant.\u003c\/strong\u003e For food products, only approved industrial hemp varieties are grown, with THC content limited by law. The seed itself naturally contains practically no THC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOur hemp seeds come from EU agriculture and controlled organic farming, certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNutritional values and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePer 100 g, the shelled seeds contain \u003cstrong\u003e34.3 g protein\u003c\/strong\u003e and 43.5 g fat, of which only 4 g are saturated fatty acids. Carbohydrates are 6.4 g, and fiber is 3.8 g. The energy value is 2,351 kJ, or 562 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThat means around 25 percent of the energy value comes from protein. The EU threshold for a high-protein claim is 20 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eShelled hemp seeds need no preparation. They are great on salads, yogurt, and porridge, in smoothies, or as an ingredient in bread and baked goods. They should only be heated briefly, as the fatty acids are delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic hemp seeds: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne ingredient only: shelled organic hemp seeds. No additives, no oil, no salt. Due to the high fat content, cool storage in the resealable stand-up pouch is recommended. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43863294574691,"sku":"VP-HNF-DE-250-01","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-hanfsamen-vitalplant-estland-nussiges-superfood-250g-verpackung.png?v=1781971157"},{"product_id":"bio-kakao-nibs","title":"Organic Cocoa Nibs","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eRaw organic cocoa nibs with 30 g of fiber per 100 g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eCocoa nibs are broken cocoa beans, nothing else. No sugar, no milk, no excess cocoa butter. The flavor is accordingly bitter and intense, far removed from chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat sets nibs apart from chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFor chocolate, cocoa beans are roasted, ground, mixed with sugar and usually milk powder, and conched for hours. For nibs, all of that is left out: the beans are simply stripped of their shells and broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnroasted.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our nibs are not roasted, which is why they are described as raw. This preserves the bean's original, slightly fruity and tangy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe cocoa comes from the Dominican Republic and controlled organic cultivation, certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNutritional values and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePer 100 g, the nibs contain \u003cstrong\u003e30.1 g of fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, 13.4 g protein, 51 g fat, and just \u003cstrong\u003e0.7 g sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The energy value is 2,294 kJ, or 548 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe fiber content is five times the EU threshold for making a high-fiber claim. At 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the nibs are also considered low in sugar. For comparison: dark chocolate usually ranges between 25 and 45 g of sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNibs are great in muesli, over porridge and yogurt, in smoothies, or as a crunchy element in baked goods. Anyone trying them on their own should be prepared for their strong bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic cocoa nibs: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne ingredient only: raw organic cocoa nibs, unroasted. No added sugar, no flavorings, no emulsifiers. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. Each batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":43863288610915,"sku":"VP-KKN-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-kakao-nibs-roh-unergeschnitten-100g-naturbelassen-vegan-zuckerfrei-gesundheit.png?v=1787919362"},{"product_id":"bio-gojibeeren","title":"Organic Goji Berries","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eDried organic goji berries from China\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBotanically, goji berries are not berries in the strict sense and are more closely related to the tomato than to blueberries or raspberries. Dried, they taste sweet and tart with a slightly earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat the goji berry is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eLycium barbarum belongs to the nightshade family, the same family as tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. The shrub grows up to three meters tall and bears small purple flowers from which the bright orange-red fruits develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color comes from carotenoids.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same group of compounds also gives carrots and rose hips their color. In the goji berry, zeaxanthin is the predominant carotenoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eGoji berries are grown mainly in northern China. After harvest, they are gently dried, which gives them their typical slightly leathery texture. Our berries come from certified organic cultivation, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNutrition values and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePer 100 g, the dried berries contain \u003cstrong\u003e11.9 g fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, 10.6 g protein, and 53 g carbohydrates, of which 49.9 g are naturally occurring fruit sugar. The calorific value is 1,192 kJ, or 281 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAt 11.9 g of fiber per 100 g, the content is double the EU threshold for claiming high fiber content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eGoji berries can be eaten straight from the hand, added to muesli and porridge, or used for baking. Soaked in warm water, they become softer again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic goji berries: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne single ingredient: organic goji berries, dried and unsulphured. No added sugar, no preservatives, no flavorings. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":43863288676451,"sku":"VP-GJI-DE-150-01","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-goji-beeren-naturbelassene-superfruechte-vitalplant-150g.png?v=1781971095"},{"product_id":"bio-bluetenpollen","title":"organic flower pollen","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic flower pollen with 20 g protein per 100 g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFlower pollen is not a bee product in the sense of honey, but collected plant material. Bees carry it in as food for their brood, and beekeepers harvest a small portion of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHow flower pollen is harvested\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOn their foraging flights, bees brush off pollen and shape it with their hind legs into small pellets, the pollen baskets. At the hive entrance, a pollen trap removes part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color reveals the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower pollen is never monochrome. Yellow often comes from rapeseed, orange from dandelion, and gray to black from poppy. A bag therefore always contains a mosaic of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAfter harvesting, the pollen is gently dried and cleaned. Our pollen comes from EU agriculture and certified organic beekeeping, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eNutritional values and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePer 100 g, flower pollen contains \u003cstrong\u003e19.8 g protein\u003c\/strong\u003e, 62.4 g carbohydrates and 9.29 g fat. The energy value is 1.405 kJ, or 333 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThat means around 24 percent of the energy value comes from protein. The EU threshold for claiming a high protein content is 20 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eDepending on the source plant, flower pollen tastes floral to slightly bitter. A teaspoon over yogurt, porridge or in a smoothie is common. If you find the taste unfamiliar at first, start with small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic flower pollen: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne ingredient only: organic flower pollen, dried. No additives, no added sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":43863290609763,"sku":"VP-BPO-DE-200-01","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-blutenpollen-vitalplant-ungarn-naturkraft-biologisch-200g.png?v=1781971060"},{"product_id":"bio-wabenhonig","title":"Organic Comb Honey","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAcacia honey doesn’t actually come from the acacia tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat is sold in Europe as acacia honey is collected by bees from the black locust, botanically Robinia pseudoacacia. The name pseudoacacia already says it all: it looks similar to the acacia, but it isn’t one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBlack locust instead of acacia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe black locust is a member of the pea family and originally comes from eastern North America. It arrived in Europe in the 17th century and spread widely here. True acacias, by contrast, grow in Africa and Australia and play no role in European honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIts flowering period is short, usually only two to three weeks in May or June. If it rains throughout, the harvest that year is small. That is why acacia honey is reliably more expensive than blossom honey from mixed forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy comb honey is not spun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eRegular honey is spun out of the combs, strained, and bottled. The comb stays in the hive and is reused. With comb honey, this step is completely eliminated: the comb section is cut out and placed in the jar exactly as the bees built and capped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThis also means no blending, no heating, and no filtering. You can see what you are buying. The \u003cstrong\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e in the comb is produced by the bees themselves, from glands on the underside of the abdomen, and it requires many times its weight in honey. It can be chewed along with the honey; it is not digested and leaves the body unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy it stays liquid, and what’s in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHoney crystallizes because glucose crystallizes. Fructose does not. Acacia honey contains significantly more fructose than glucose and therefore stays unusually clear and liquid for a very long time, often for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThere is nothing to sugarcoat when it comes to nutritional value: 100 g contain 75.1 g of sugar, exclusively from the honey itself, plus 0.4 g of protein and practically no fat. That adds up to 1,264 kJ, or 302 kcal. Honey is a sweetener that tastes good, and we sell it exactly as that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrigin and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe honey comes from certified organic beekeeping in the Balkan Mountains, certified according to EU organic regulations, control body number DE-ÖKO-039. Organic beekeeping means, among other things, rules on the location of the hives, the material of the hive boxes, and the avoidance of synthetic treatment agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eEach comb is unique and looks different. If the honey does crystallize, that is a natural process and not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant stands \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with more than 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43863291035747,"sku":"VP-WHO-DE-250-01","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-akazien-wabenhonig-vitalplant-naturprodukt-balkangebirge-250g.png?v=1781971027"},{"product_id":"bio-flohsamenschalen-pulver","title":"Organic Psyllium Husk","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e88 grams of fiber per 100 grams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHardly any other product comes close to this value. Organic psyllium husks from Vitalplant consist almost entirely of fiber, and the reason for that lies in which part of the plant is used at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOnly the husk, not the seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePlantago ovata is a plantain and is therefore related to the ribwort plantain that grows in Central European meadows. The species is cultivated mainly in India and Pakistan, where it copes well with dry soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe German name is descriptive: the tiny, dark, elongated seeds look like fleas. However, the whole seed is not processed, but only its outer husk. The seed kernel contains oil and protein, while the husk contains almost only mucilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThese mucilage substances are arabinoxylans. They bind many times their own weight in water and form a gel in the process. That is exactly what happens in the glass when you stir in the powder: after one to two minutes, the liquid is visibly thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat the nutritional values show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e88.25 g of fiber per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, the content is almost fifteen times the EU threshold for the claim \u003cstrong\u003ehigh fiber content\u003c\/strong\u003e, which starts at 6 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAside from that, there is practically nothing else in it: 0.24 g sugar and 0.24 g fat per 100 g. This also makes the powder meet the conditions for \u003cstrong\u003elow sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elow fat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The energy value is 808 kJ, or 193 kcal per 100 g, and this comes almost entirely from fiber, of which the body only uses a small portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eGrind, origin, and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOur husks are ground, not whole. That makes a noticeable difference: powder swells faster and more evenly, distributes without residue, and can also be worked into dough. Whole husks, by contrast, remain grainy and take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBecause the powder binds liquid, enough of it should be used. If you stir it in, you should drink it quickly before the gel sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eA single ingredient, from certified organic cultivation, control body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. No additives, no flavorings, naturally neutral in taste. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":44417757544547,"sku":"VP-FLO-DE-500-01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-flohsamenschalen-vitalplant-500g-fein-gemahlenes-bio-pulver-indien-naturqualitaet.png?v=1781970997"},{"product_id":"bio-atem-tee","title":"Organic Breathing Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFourteen ingredients with rosemary and mint oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant’s organic breath tea is the most complex blend in our tea range: fourteen ingredients, including two essential oils, which give the infusion its distinctive freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe herbal blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosehip peel and apple pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e form the base and provide a fruity-tart underlying note. \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e intensify the acidity and give the infusion a deep red color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass and star anise\u003c\/strong\u003e add the aromatic accents, one citrusy, the other sweetly spicy thanks to its anethole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive mint family herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e shape the herbal component: curly mint, sage, rosemary, peppermint, and thyme. Add to that nettle leaves and linden blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary oil and mint oil\u003c\/strong\u003e are added as essential oils. They make all the difference from a pure leaf blend, because they dissolve immediately when steeped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation and taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 200 ml of boiling water over 3 g of tea and let it steep for 5 to 8 minutes. The infusion is distinctly fresh and herbal, with the fruity notes becoming more pronounced the longer it steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe tea is naturally caffeine-free and suitable for any time of day. If you prefer the essential oils more intensely, cover the cup while steeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic breath tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea yields around 30 servings. The ingredients come from certified organic cultivation, certified according to EU organic regulations, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No added sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43859910393955,"sku":"VP-ATT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio_atem_tee_vitalplant_100g_wohlfhltee_winterkruter_frische_mischung.png?v=1787918783"},{"product_id":"bio-frauen-tee","title":"Organic Women's Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eSeven herbs and flowers from European herbal tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant’s organic women’s tea uses seven ingredients, mostly from Central Europe. All are organically grown and contain no flavorings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe herbal blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarrow herb\u003c\/strong\u003e makes up the largest share. Achillea millefolium is a member of the daisy family that grows in almost every meadow. The species name millefolium, meaning thousand-leaf, describes its finely divided leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady’s mantle herb\u003c\/strong\u003e follows as the second ingredient. Alchemilla vulgaris belongs to the rose family. In the morning, the leaves collect water droplets along the edge, which gave the plant its botanical name: alchemists considered this water to be especially pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass and St. John’s wort\u003c\/strong\u003e follow, along with \u003cstrong\u003echamomile flowers, marigold flowers, and hop flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomile and marigold are daisy family plants like yarrow, giving the blend its floral, mild base note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation and taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 200 ml of boiling water over 3 g of tea and let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Yarrow and hop bring a distinct bitter note, which is softened by lemongrass and chamomile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe tea is naturally caffeine-free and suitable for any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic women’s tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea yields around 30 servings. All seven ingredients come from certified organic farming, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No flavorings, no additives, no sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43859909312611,"sku":"VP-FRT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/vitalplant_bio_frauen_tee_kraeuter_mischung_100g_sanfte_bio_kraeuter_wohlgefuelh_balance.png?v=1787918763"},{"product_id":"bio-magen-tee","title":"Organic Stomach Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFive herbs and spices, four of them from one family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant's Organic Stomach Tea is the simplest blend in our tea range: five ingredients, all from certified organic farming, with no flavorings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe herbal blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAnise, fennel, coriander, and caraway all belong to the umbellifer family. That explains why they work so well together in terms of flavor: their essential oils are chemically related and create a rounded, sweet-spicy aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnise\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the clearest sweetness, shaped by anethole, which is also found in star anise and fennel. \u003cstrong\u003eFennel\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a milder, slightly earthy note. \u003cstrong\u003eCoriander\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes citrus nuances, while \u003cstrong\u003ecaraway\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the strongest and most aromatic component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e are the only ingredient from another family, the mint family. Their menthol provides the fresh counterpoint to the four umbellifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 3 g of tea over 200 ml of boiling water and let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. For seeds and fruits, the longer steeping time is worthwhile, because the essential oils are released more slowly than in leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eA kitchen tip: if you lightly crush the seeds in a mortar before pouring on the water, you get a much more intense aroma. The tea is suitable for any time of day and is naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Stomach Tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea makes around 30 servings. All five ingredients come from certified organic farming, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No flavorings, no additives, no sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43859908165731,"sku":"VP-MGT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-magen-tee-vitalplant-100g-bio-kraeutertee-unterstuetzung-nach-mahlzeit.png?v=1787918745"},{"product_id":"bio-maenner-tee","title":"Organic Men's Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eSix ingredients with goji and pomegranate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant's organic men's tea combines fruit, seeds, and leaves into a fruity, tart blend. Six ingredients, all from certified organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoji berries\u003c\/strong\u003e make up the largest share. Lycium barbarum belongs to the nightshade family and is therefore more closely related to the tomato than to classic berries. Dried, the fruits add a sweet-tart note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e adds the citrus accent, \u003cstrong\u003efenugreek seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong, spicy component. Fenugreek is a legume and is widely used as a spice in Indian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePomegranate peels\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute tannins that give the infusion its bitterness. \u003cstrong\u003eCurly mint leaves and nettle leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e round out the blend with fresh and herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation and flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 3 g of tea over 200 ml of boiling water and let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. The pomegranate peels make the infusion noticeably more bitter with a longer steeping time, because tannins are released slowly. Four minutes produce a milder result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe tea is naturally caffeine-free and suitable for any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic men's tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea yields around 30 servings. All six ingredients come from certified organic farming, certified according to the EU organic regulation, certification body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No flavors, no additives, no sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43859907182691,"sku":"VP-MAT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-maenner-tee-vitalplant-goji-granatapfel-100g.png?v=1787918726"},{"product_id":"bio-nacht-tee","title":"Organic Night Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eRooibos blend with vanilla and orange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant’s organic night tea is the sweetest blend in our tea range. Fourteen ingredients, from rooibos to lavender to Bourbon vanilla, naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon balm leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e come first. Melissa officinalis is a member of the mint family with a distinct lemony note, and has been common in Central Europe as a garden plant since the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek seeds, fennel, and apple pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e follow, along with \u003cstrong\u003epassionflower herb and lemongrass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed and green rooibos from South Africa.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both come from the same plant, Aspalathus linearis. Red rooibos is fermented after harvest, while green is not. That makes the difference in color and taste: red is sweet and rounded, green fresher and more grassy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon vanilla flavor, orange oil, orange peel, lavender blossoms, tonka bean, and marigold blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the blend and give it its dessert-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation and flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 3 g of tea over 200 ml of boiling water and let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Rooibos does not turn bitter even with a long steeping time, unlike black or green tea. So you can safely leave it to steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe blend is ideal for the evening and tastes noticeably sweet even without sugar, thanks to the rooibos, vanilla, and tonka bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic night tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea yields around 30 servings. The ingredients come from certified organic cultivation, certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No added sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43859906363491,"sku":"VP-NAT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-nacht-tee-rooibos-mischung-vanille-orange-kraeuter-100g-vitalplant.png?v=1787918674"},{"product_id":"bio-ruhe-tee","title":"Organic Relaxation Tea","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eEight herbs for the evening, caffeine-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant's organic Relax Tea combines eight herbs, flowers, and roots from controlled organic cultivation. All ingredients are naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe herbal blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e make up the largest proportion by quantity and give the infusion its golden yellow color and mild, slightly honey-like base note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawthorn berries\u003c\/strong\u003e add a fruity, tart component. Hawthorn is a rose family plant and is therefore related to apples and rose hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha and passionflower herb\u003c\/strong\u003e follow as the third and fourth ingredients. Ashwagandha is the root of Withania somnifera from Indian herbal tradition, and Passiflora incarnata is a climbing plant from North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender flowers, basil, valerian root, and hop flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the blend. Lavender and basil are members of the mint family, hops belong to the hemp family and are known as an ingredient in beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePreparation and flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePour 200 ml of boiling water over 3 g of tea and let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Valerian root brings a strong, earthy note that clearly shapes the character of the infusion. If you prefer it milder, reduce the steeping time to four minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe blend is suitable for the later hours of the day and the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Relax Tea: origin and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e100 g of loose tea yield around 30 portions. All eight ingredients come from controlled organic cultivation, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture. No flavorings, no additives, no sugar. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 30 servings","offer_id":43877035966563,"sku":"VP-RUT-DE-100-01","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-ruhe-tee-aromatische-kraeuter-fuer-ruhige-abende-vitalplant-100g.png?v=1787918591"},{"product_id":"bio-vegan-protein","title":"Organic Vegan Protein Powder","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePea, rice and pumpkin seed in a 50 : 25 : 15 ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBio Vegan Protein from Vitalplant is not a blend with unknown proportions. The three protein sources are declared with their percentages, and the order is not a matter of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhy pea and rice belong together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePea protein is rich in lysine and comparatively low in the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine. Rice protein is the opposite: plenty of methionine, little lysine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eSo the two balance each other out where the other source falls short. That is why they form the base of this formula, complemented by pumpkin seed protein, which adds a slightly nutty note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soluble source of fiber and explains why the powder, despite its high protein concentration, provides 9,1 g of fiber per 100 g. \u003cstrong\u003eBromelain\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mixture of enzymes derived from pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat the nutritional values deliver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWith 70,75 g protein per 100 g, around three quarters of the powder’s energy comes from protein. This clearly meets the conditions for the claim \u003cstrong\u003ehigh protein content\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as those for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh fiber content\u003c\/strong\u003e. With 0,37 g sugar per 100 g, it is also \u003cstrong\u003elow in sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eApproved claims are linked to this: \u003cstrong\u003eprotein contributes to an increase in muscle mass, protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass, and protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThese claims apply to protein as a nutrient, regardless of whether it comes from plants or animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic raw materials and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe protein sources and the acacia fiber come from controlled organic cultivation. The powder contains no flavorings, no sweeteners and no thickeners, which is why it tastes mild and distinctly plant-based. Mixed into oat or nut drink, it comes across as rounder than in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePurely plant-based and therefore vegan. Store in a cool, dry place, do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"600g","offer_id":44417753514083,"sku":"VP-VPN-DE-600-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-vegan-protein-pulver-erbsenreis-kuerbiskern-600g-vitalplant.png?v=1781973055"},{"product_id":"bio-vital-greens","title":"Organic Vital Greens Powder","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eEleven organic ingredients, including a bacterium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBio Vital Greens from Vitalplant combines baobab, barley grass, wheat grass, spirulina, pineapple, lucuma, spinach, gluten-free oat flour, moringa, kale, and peppermint leaf. Strictly speaking, one of these ingredients is not a plant at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe blend in detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly called blue-green algae, but it belongs to the cyanobacteria. It is a bacterium that carries out photosynthesis, and has done so for around three billion years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaobab\u003c\/strong\u003e makes up the largest share by volume. The pulp of the African baobab tree dries on the branch while the fruit is still hanging. It therefore does not need to be dried afterward, but can be ground directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarley grass and wheat grass\u003c\/strong\u003e are harvested as young grass, long before ears form. \u003cstrong\u003eLucuma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a South American fruit with a flavor somewhere between caramel and maple syrup, \u003cstrong\u003epineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e adds acidity. The remaining leafy ingredients, spinach, moringa, kale, and peppermint, give the blend its green color and herbal base note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat the nutritional values show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWith 26,34 g of fiber per 100 g, the powder meets the requirement for the claim \u003cstrong\u003ehigh fiber content\u003c\/strong\u003e. Baobab and the two grasses account for the lion’s share. The protein content is 19,79 g per 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eTo be clear: pineapple and lucuma naturally contain sugar, 15,72 g per 100 g. Based on a 12 g serving, that comes to 1,89 g. None has been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrigin and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAll ingredients come from certified organic cultivation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin EU and non-EU agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe powder is unsweetened and tastes distinctly herbal. If you prefer it milder, stir it into juice instead of water. Without anti-caking agents, it tends to clump, so close the bag carefully after each use and store it in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at the Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"360g","offer_id":44417753546851,"sku":"VP-VGR-DE-360-01","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/VitalGreensfinal_1.png?v=1787933134"},{"product_id":"bio-darm-vital","title":"Organic Gut Vital Powder","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFiber powder with 58 g fiber per 100 g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eDietary fiber is the part of plant-based food that the small intestine does not break down. The German Nutrition Society recommends that adults consume at least 30 grams per day. Vitalplant’s Bio Darm Vital powder is made up of just under 59 percent fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhere the fiber comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia fiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtained from acacia resin, also known as gum arabic. The fiber is water-soluble, tasteless, and barely changes the consistency of the mixed powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInulin from agave and Jerusalem artichoke.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inulin is a polysaccharide made of fructose units that many plants store as a reserve substance. Jerusalem artichoke is the classic European source, agave the South American one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucuma, baobab, celery, and ginger.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four additional plant-based ingredients. Lucuma is a South American fruit with a caramel-like aroma, baobab the fruit of the African monkey bread tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mushroom extracts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion’s mane mushroom and turkey tail, both from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat high fiber content means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIn the EU, the claim “high fiber content” is tied to a fixed threshold: at least 6 grams of fiber per 100 grams. At just under 59 grams, Bio Darm Vital is almost ten times this value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThis is a nutrition claim, not a health claim. It describes what is contained and makes no promise of an effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBio Darm Vital: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAll ingredients come from certified organic cultivation, certified according to the EU Organic Regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039. No sugar, no flavorings, no anti-caking agents. Because the powder contains no artificial additives, it tends to clump, so reseal it well after each use. Every batch is tested for heavy metals by an independent laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"300g","offer_id":44417753907299,"sku":"VP-VGU-DE-300-01","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-darm-vital-premium-ballaststoffkomplex-300g-vitalplant-superfoods-vitalpilze.png?v=1781970836"},{"product_id":"bio-vital-beauty","title":"Organic Vital Beauty Powder","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eCoconut milk and flaxseed make this powder creamy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Vital Beauty by Vitalplant differs from our other powders because of its fat content. At 31,36 g per 100 g, it is the richest, and that is exactly why it becomes creamy when mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe nine ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAçaí\u003c\/strong\u003e comes first. The fruit of the Amazon palm is an exception among berries because its flesh is naturally rich in fat rather than sugar. \u003cstrong\u003eFlaxseed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecoconut milk powder\u003c\/strong\u003e add to this proportion, with the saturated fatty acids at 14,40 g per 100 g coming almost entirely from the coconut milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaqui\u003c\/strong\u003e from Patagonia, \u003cstrong\u003eacerola\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ewild blueberries\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute the deep violet color and fruity acidity. \u003cstrong\u003eVanilla powder\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds off the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTremella\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in German as silver ear, is a jelly fungus that has been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries. It grows on deciduous wood and forms white, curly fruiting bodies. Here it is included as an extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat the product name does not promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBeauty is a name, not a claim. None of the nine ingredients is permitted in the EU to make a health claim for skin, hair, or nails, and we do not imply one here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWhat can be substantiated is the fiber content: 21,56 g per 100 g, mainly from flaxseed and the fruit powders. This means the powder meets the requirement for the claim \u003cstrong\u003ehigh fiber content\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eSweetness, origin, and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIt is sweetened with \u003cstrong\u003estevia\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is, with steviol glycosides from sweet herb. No sugar is added; the 14,53 g per 100 g come from the fruit and coconut ingredients themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAll ingredients except the sweetener come from certified organic farming, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039. The recipe is purely plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBecause of the high fat content, the powder tends to clump, so seal the pouch well, store it in a cool, dry place, and do not freeze it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"240g","offer_id":44417755119715,"sku":"VP-VBE-DE-240-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/BioVitalBeautyfinal_1.png?v=1788418710"},{"product_id":"bio-shiitake-kapseln","title":"Organic Shiitake Capsules","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe only one of our medicinal mushrooms that people also eat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Shiitake capsules from Vitalplant contain extract from Lentinula edodes. Reishi is too bitter, Chaga too hard, Cordyceps too rare. Shiitake, by contrast, is found in every well-stocked supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eFrom the tree that gave it its name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe name comes from Japanese and is meant literally: Shii refers to the Pasania tree, an East Asian relative of the oak, while take simply means mushroom. So it is the shii mushroom, named after the wood on which it was traditionally grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eTo this day, part of the harvest grows on inoculated hardwood logs outdoors, a method that has been practiced in China and Japan for centuries. Worldwide, Shiitake ranks second in cultivation volume, behind button mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eIn cooking, it is valued for its pronounced umami flavor, which comes from guanylate and even intensifies when dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eEdible mushroom and extract are two different things\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe fact that a mushroom is familiar as a food does not change the rules for the extract. No health claim is permitted in the EU for mushroom extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWe therefore do not use culinary familiarity as a back door for claims we would otherwise not be allowed to make. What is stated here is the type, the amount of extract, and the origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eDosage compared and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eAt 500 mg per capsule and two capsules a day, Shiitake is the highest-dosed single mushroom in our range. For comparison: Reishi is at 300 mg per capsule, Hericium and Cordyceps at 400 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eThe extract powder comes from certified organic cultivation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. The capsule contains only extract and the vegan shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, no anti-caking agent, no filler. Amber glass largely blocks UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eBehind Vitalplant is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/autor-christian-lazar\"\u003eChristian Lazar\u003c\/a\u003e, a licensed pharmacist with over 35 years of professional experience at Stern Apotheke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitalplant","offers":[{"title":"90 capsules","offer_id":44417753448547,"sku":"VP-STK-DE-090-01","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/9814\/9219\/files\/bio-shiitake-kapseln-vitalplant-extrakt-30-polysaccharide-90-kapseln.png?v=1787917914"},{"product_id":"bio-schwarzes-maca-pulver","title":"Organic Black Maca Powder","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePure organic maca powder from black tubers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eVitalplant Organic Black Maca Powder consists of exactly one ingredient: ground black maca root from certified organic cultivation. No extract, no additives, no fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003ePowder or extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eWith powder, the dried tuber is simply ground up. Its composition therefore corresponds to the whole root, including all fiber and carbohydrates. An extract, by contrast, concentrates certain components and leaves others behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition values per 100 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.4 g fiber, 16.3 g protein, 48.9 g carbohydrates and 0.77 g fat. The energy value is 1,324 kJ, or 314 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maca powder has a malty, nutty flavor with a slightly earthy note. It can be stirred into smoothies, shakes, yogurt, or muesli and is also suitable for baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eLepidium meyenii: cultivation in the Andes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eMaca belongs to the crucifer family and is related to radish and cress. The plant is grown in the Peruvian Andes, often above 4,000 meters, where there are strong temperature fluctuations and intense sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eHarvesting produces mainly yellow tubers. Black types make up only a smaller share and are sorted out by hand. Traditionally, they are dried in the sun, which takes several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOrganic Black Maca Powder: composition and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"!text-neutral-a12\"\u003eOne single ingredient: organic maca powder, certified according to the EU organic regulation, inspection body number DE-ÖKO-039, origin non-EU agriculture. No sugar, no flavorings, no anti-caking agents. Packed in a resealable stand-up pouch. 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