“UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP”

Registered address: Ukraine, Brovary city Managers:

Chernyahovskogo St., 15 a., office 93 ph:+38(067) 257-47-06

e-mail: info@ukraine-eko-group.com.ua ph:+38(044) 227-48-04

website: ukraine-eko-group.com.ua

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DEAR PARTNERS!

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" – presents BIRCH WATER .

Birch trees grow primarily in Ukraine and Central Europe.

The unique combination of a large number of forests and lakes has made Ukraine the ideal area forbirch-trees to grow and the world's leading birch-juice producer.

As we have started importing, organic birch water, to the EU and USA - here's a little about this wonderful product.

About Birch Water. Each day a birch tree tree is drinking 300 litres of water and therefore contains several thousand litres of sap. The juice is bottled directly from the tree. The taste is fresh and reminds of springtime – soft, pleasant and sweet. It is an explosive fluid – a real boost for the body and soul. Owned by nature – made for people. Throughout Ukrainian history, the birch tree is called the tree of life. The fresh sap from the tree is our birch water and is the first sign of life after the long winters in the Zakarpatian region and you still find locals just hugging a birch tree in the spring time to welcome the new life. This birch water with all its life supporting ingredients is bottled. Ukrainian birch sap is today harvested in organic certified virgin birch forests ofZakarpatian forest . The birch water is sustainable harvested after the end of the deep freeze of winter and prior to the first leaves budding. During this time period, the water is loaded with all ingredients needed to reignite life. Ukrainian birch sap biological benefits: • Optimized hydration of cells is Nature’s intent to revitalize the tree in the spring. • Isotonic balance via natural micronutrients, electrolytes, minerals and amino acids. Ukrainian birch sap to revitalize and regenerate the body: • Daily isotonic hydration stimulates wellness for the entire human body • Brain hydration to reduce fatigue • Revitalizing ‘pick me up’ in the afternoons • Refreshing on the weekends Only Nature can create an isotonic hydration drink that keeps intracellular and extracellular water contents in balance and together with rapid absorption into the body due to

micronutrients, birch water can provide the most energy, strength and health. Birch water has been associated with benefits across a number of indications such as autoimmune disorders. In many cases, including the well-being of cancer patients during treatment, the observed relieve indicates a possible relationship to its hydration capacity. Should know about It contains vitamins and other biologically active substances: free amino acids, enzymes, volatile, essential oils, plant hormones and valuable sugar. In particular:

• Potassium - 120 mg / l

• Calcium - 70 mg / l

• Magnesium - 11 mg / l

• Manganese - 1.2 mg / l

• Zinc - 1.5 mg / l

• Iron-0.1 mg / l

• phosphorus-6.4 mg / l

• Sodium - 0.2 mg / l

• Fat - of less than 0.1 g / 100 ml

• Protein - at least - 0.1 g / 100 ml

• Carbohydrate - 0.9 g / 100 ml

• Fruit acids (malic 100-600, 10-300, succinc phosphoric, citric 10-50 5-20 mg / l)

• Fructose - 0.5 g / 100 m

WHAT IS BIRCH SAP?

Birch sap of sometimes called birch water is liquid inside trunks of birch trees. It is a very

beneficial and healthy product containing a good deal of elements required by the human organism.

Birch sap is a remedy for any ailment.

This product with excellent palatable and medicinal properties is collected only at the break of

winter and spring.

From ancient times our ancestors used birch sap not only as a tasteful drink to quench thirst but as

an effective medicinal solution as well. It was taken against gout, various diseases of joints and skin

such as eczema, ulcers, sores, herpes.

There were good reasons why people of the ancient Rus loved and had so much respect for the

white-barked tree that dedicated it a number of heartfelt songs and poems.

Many years have passed but the drink is still recommended by the modern medicine. A great

number of helpful and health-giving properties have been confirmed and further revealed by

scientists.

Modern medical tests have proved that a glass of birch sap a day during 2-3 weeks will help to

cope with spring weakness;

vitamin deficiency;

absent-mindedness;

general tiredness and depression.

Drinking of birch sap helps our body to crush stones in urinary bladder and kidneys, purify blood,

intensify metabolic processes, favours regenerating and blood formation functions, increases body’s

resistance to a cold, infectious and allergic illnesses. The drink is healthful if a person’s body is

intoxicated and during anti-cancer treatment. A combination of anti-tumor and antioxidant effects

has probably the most important action. In general, all medicines made from birch substances have

an antioxidant effect but only birch sap is delicious and pleasant to drink.

It also may provide diuretic, tonic and antihelminthic actions. It has healing effect for treatment of

gastric and duodenum ulcers, liver, gallbladder, headaches, scurvy, bronchitis and cough. It is

helpful for rheumatism, radiculitis, gout, arthritis, tuberculosis. It is also recommended for low

acidity.

From the point of view of phytotherapy, birch sap is one of the best natural agents for improvement

of metabolism. It ferments excellently, thus produces stimulating effect on stomach functioning.

You may have never though of that but birch sap has a positive cosmetic effect too: it contributes to

skin clearance and hair strengthening.

How these effects are achieved? First of all, birch sap is rich in microelements, vitamins, organic

acids and tannin agents.

Birch sap contains:

natural sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose);

potassium (K), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), aluminium (Al) and

other healthful microelements;

over 10 organic acids;

essential oils and phytoncides;

saponins, A, B, C vitamins;

biological active substances.

You should know what your body needs.

Minerals contained in birch sap are all required by a human on a daily basis. Nitrogen contributes to

formation of amino acids. Sodium, potassium and chlorine keep permanent blood salts composition

and osmotic pressure which in its turn is a considerable factor of preserving water in tissues and

blood. Sodium ions increase capacity of proteins to keep water, and potassium and calcium ions

decrease. Calcium salts in complex with phosphates and fluoride make up the mineral basis of

bones and teeth. Potassium is also required for normal functioning of the nervous system and

muscles contraction. A better assimilation of calcium depends on its ratio with phosphates and

magnesium which is also contained in birch sap minerals. Exchange of phosphates and magnesium

salts are tightly interrelated. Insufficient magnesium salts in meal result in disturbed functioning of

the nervous system and muscles contraction. Iron is indispensable for a human too. It is presented in

considerable amount in blood cells which last only about three months.

Birch sap produced by "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" on the newest equipment

according to ancient recipes provides you with opportunity to enjoy an incomparable taste and

receive a wide range of vitamins, amino acids and other healthful microelements.

It offers everybody its natural properties and fill our bodies with real natural strength.

We have kept spring for you!

WHAT IS ITS EFFECT ON THE BODY?

Due to its exceptional properties, birch sap has become widely used in such areas like

medicine, cosmetology, cooking.

BIRCH SAP IN MEDICINE

Birch sap is not a medication, but a natural supporting remedy, which is worth using in complex

treatment.

Drinking birch sap helps:

dissolve cystic and renal calculi,

clean the blood,

stimulate metabolic processes,

detoxify the body.

It can detoxify the body within a short period of time, which is important for intoxications. This

also refers to alcohol intoxication. So, instead of artificially created ‘hangover pills’ it is better to

use a natural remedy – birch sap.

It has a curative effect, and therefore is recommended for the treatment of stomach ulcers,

liver, gall bladder, scurvy, bronchitis, cough, angina. It helps relieve headaches, rheumatism,

radiculitis, gout, arthritis, tuberculosis.

Birch sap is a diuretic and anthelmintic.

You should drink a cup it three times a day 30 minutes before a meal.

Course of treatment: 3-4 weeks.

Additionally, medical research has revealed that drinking at least a cup within 3-4- weeks will help

your body overcome:

spring weakness,

avitaminosis,

lack of attention,

tiredness and depression.

It is recommended for the people suffering from DIABETES.

BIRCH SAP IN COSMETOLOGY

Hair mask with birch extract helps get rid of dandruff, strengthens the hair and gives it healthy

look. To prepare the extract you will need the following:

birch sap – 2 cups (400 ml),

liquid honey – 1 teaspoon,

salt – 1 teaspoon.

Mix all the ingredients and pour the mixture into a dark container, having added 100 ml of vodka.

The mixture should be kept in a dark place for 10 days.

When the extract is ready, apply it on your scalp and hair for 20-30 minutes and then wash the hair

using a shampoo.

Facial mask with birch, besides cleaning your skin, will help you get rid of many smaller

skinimperfections. Preparation:

birch sap- 2 tablespoons,

sour cream – 1 tablespoon,

honey – 1 teaspoon.

Mix thoroughly. Before applying the mask, it is recommended to wipe the face with vegetable oil.

Apply the mask for 10-15 minutes and rinse with clean water. The same procedure can be used for

the treatment of lichen or eczema.

Washing your face with birch sap every day has a rejuvenating effect on your facial skin

andcan help you get rid of acne.

Few people know that Princess Olga used to rejuvenate her body taking birch sap baths and was

famous for her beauty far beyond the borders of Kievan Rus’.

BIRCH SAP IN COOKING

Hlyboka-Style Shashlyk (delicious, juicy and useful!!!).

Preparation:

Meat (pork neck) – 2 kg,

Birch sap with lemon (diet) – 2 cups (400 ml),

Soda water – 1 l,

Onions – 300 gr,

Salt, black ground pepper, bay leaves

Purified sunflower or olive oil– 50 ml.

Wash the meat, cut it into fairly big pieces and soak in soda water (for up to 1 hour). After you pour

off the water, sprinkle the meat with salt and add black ground pepper. Then, add sliced onions,

pour birch sap on and mix thoroughly. After that , cover the bowl with meat with a dinner plate

turned upside down. Marinate for 6-8 hours. Add oil to the marinated meat and mix it all.

‘Special’ Birch Kvass

Heat birch sap to 35º C, add 15-20 gr. of yeast and 3 raisins per 1 liter. After that, cover the jar or

bottle tightly and leave for 1-2 weeks.

Birch Kvass ‘Tropical Storm’

Take 10 liters of birch sap and add 4 lemons, 50 gr. of yeast, 30 gr. of honey or sugar, raisins – 2-3

pieces per bottle. Pour the mixture into bottles and keep for 1-2 weeks in a dark cold place.

Vitamin shakes:

You can use birch sap to make useful and delicious shakes. Birch sap + cranberry juice. This

mixture can give you good mood, make you feel like new after a stressful working day and even

help in your career, as this shake stimulates brain activity and improves your efficiency.

Birch sap + mint leaves. This shake is efficient for indigestion, it is used for the prevention of

gastritis and to stop vomiting. The mixture improves digestion and raises appetite. It has a

stimulating and soothing effect.

The drink is offered as with Mint Extract

Birch sap + rosehip extract. In the evening, pour 1 liter of boiling water over 2 handfuls of

rosehips and leave for the night in a vacuum flask. Then mix the tincture with birch sap in equal

proportions. This drink will help you overcome spring vitamin deficiency, boost your immunity

system, improve your efficiency and revive you.

The drink is offered as "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" Glyrch Juice with Rosehip

Extract .

HOW IS BIRCH SAP COLLECTED?

Birch sap is collected from birch trunks in the early spring.

The exact time for tapping birch sap is difficult to determine, as it depends on weather conditions.

For example, if during March thaw birch sap has already started tapping and suddenly it became

freezing, the sap may stop tapping for some time. However, the sap starts running when the snow

melts and the buds swell, which usually happens in the middle of March. At that time birch sap

moves intensively in the trunk, people call it called birch crying. This period lasts for about 15-20

days, and the sap collected within this period of time is not only sweet, but also useful.

It’s best to choose a birch with the diameter of minimum 20 cm and a well-developed crown for

collecting the sap. A small hole is accurately drilled on the trunk 20 cm. from the ground. It’s

essential to know that the sap mainly moves in the surface layer between the bark and the pulp, so it

is not necessary to make a deep hole. A birch bark or other semicircular gutter is placed in the hole

to lead the sap. The gutter shall lead into the jar or bottle.

The best time to collect the sap is between noon and 6 p.m., when it runs mist intensively. The

number of holes you can make depends on the diameter of the tree: if 20-25 cm.– then only one; if

25-35 – two, if 35-40 – three, but if the diameter is over 40 cm – it is allowed to make four holes.

The collection of birch sap shall stop before the small sticky green leaves shoot forth. And this

usually happens a month before the appearance of full-bodied leaves, approximately in the second

half of April.

After finishing the collection of birch sap, you should tightly cover the hole with wax, cork,

plasticine or moss, so that bacteria or pests, that can be harmful for the life of the tree, could not get

into the trunk.

Birch tears should only be collected in ecologically clean forests as the tree can absorb harmful

substances and exhaust fumes.

Our company collects birch sap only from special areas, which are tested by international certifying

organizations every year (that take soil samples, check proximity to pollution sources, ecological

and sanitary condition, etc.) The areas are located close to the Banyliv-Pidhirny village (in the

Carpathians) on a 10-hectare territory with abundant coniferous forests, far from agricultural fields.

This place is a true paradise for those, who love mountains. It is surrounded by the summits of

Bukovyna Carpathians on almost every side

And thus, while collecting the sap, there is a chance to enjoy the cleanness of the cool mountain air,

unrivaled nature and impressive landscapes – summits of the Carpathian Mountains.

Therefore, such a healthful and ecologically clean product as birch sap made by

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" of natural and ecologically clean Carpathian raw

materials has no contraindications. Anyone can drink it, except for those, who are allergic to birch

pollen.

WHY GLASS CONTAINERS?

Over several past years of Ukraine’s active living in the market economy, packaging of food and

other products have become quite a commonplace.

With this, traditional and seemingly tried, especially for juice category products, have become

aseptic packaging technologies by TetraPack.

Paper packets rushed into the use having replaced traditional as of the time glass jars. Such

packaging being lightweight is no doubt more advantageous for logistics. And is more efficient on

terms of manufacturing – it is easier to produce, and on terms of storing – it is easier to handle as

there is no danger of bring broken. It is a priority from economical point as it is much cheaper than

glad containers.

These advantages are immediately obvious for manufacturers and traders, but are they as much

beneficial for the consumer? Do consumers know what they give up in favour of such advantages?

Let us start from the history.

Glass is considered the second material after bronze to be hand made by people as early as 5000

years ago. A then-new technology of glass produced by blowing emerged in 200 B.C. At that time

glass was attributed to noblemen and the royal courts, and later became an important issue of trade.

Today, glass is widely used in almost all spheres of engineering, medicine, scientific researches and

everyday life. It is used for food packaging as well.

It has been shown in practice that the packaging standards testify to the level of a country’s

development. Thus, recent researches carried out in 12 European countries show that over 74% of

consumers prefer food and drinks to be packaged in glass containers to plastic or even cardboard or

metal ones. First of all, it is due to the ability of glass to preserve taste and smell of products intact

and fully preserve their properties keeping them safe from external factors.

Glass containers have been acknowledged worldwide the safest, ecological and most product-

friendly packaging.

These are glass containers that are picked up for packaging of natural food and healthy products as

having the following advantages:

chemical stability and neutrality of glass ensure preserving of food products without

considerable changes. Glass does not evolve any harmful substances, has no odour, can be

easily washed and disinfected;

transparency allows customers literally to look inside;

firmness and steadiness allow pouring, sealing and, in some cases, vacuuming;

heat-resistance (up to 500oC) allows sterilizing during packaging without artificial

preservatives being added;

it is reusable which allows not only to save money but the environment as well. Glass is

100% recyclable.

Glass, thus, is a natural material being optimal for packaging in order to preserve all

properties of a product. Glass containers are not toxic and cannot harm our health in any

way.

Today it is still more the issue, being confirmed by scientific researches, that containers and

packaging can do harm to our health through their direct contact with food and drinks. In the USA,

there have been recently published a report on cancer causes which warns that not enough

regulations are provided for chemical substances being used which may have far-going impact on

health conditions. Last year, the EU banned the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in bottles for younger

children.

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" is a producer of 100% natural ecological juices

exclusively in a variety of glass containers, which keep natural taste and quality, since we do care

about our clients, and are eager to deliver them healthful products of the highest quality.

PRODUCTS

All our products are made of 100% natural primary products thus are recommended to everyone.

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" products contain

No GMO

No toxins

No colours

No allergens

No preservatives

No stabilizers

Classic juices and drinks

It is a winning combination of fruit mixes with birch sap. Ancient recipes of our ancestors were

used to produce this range.

It is this combination that provides us with the opportunity to enjoy incomparable tastes and

receives a wide range of vitamins, amino acids and other healthful microelements.

Dietetic juices and drinks

These juices and drinks are recommended as dietetic products, especially for diabetic patients

(according to the expert evaluation report produced by O.M. Marzeev Institute of Hygiene and

Medical Ecology) and those who are on weight-control diets.

These dietetic juices are unique and have no analogues in Ukraine. "UKRAINIAN

ECOLOGICAL GROUP" remains the only Ukrainian producer of dietetic juices based on birch

sap. These juices, due to their chemical composition, have additionally a number of nutritional and

medicinal properties, beneficial to health if compared with other juices.

Thanks to low calorie value of "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP"TM birch juices (3.2

kcal/100 g), they can be drunk by people on diet as an alternative to water, with a better health

effect.

Organic juices

These are produced according to approved rules and standards eliminating any use of artificial

additives or GMOs. These products have been proved to have the highest organic quality in

accordance with the Europeans standards of EU Organic Regulations 834/2007, 889/2008, thus can

be exported to the EU countries.

Direct extraction juices

These are freshly squeezed juices from the best varieties of fruits and berries, not from concentrates.

Once lightly pasteurized, juices are bottled in glass containers with nothing being added, either

sugar or water or any other additives. This technology helps preserve natural flavour, and all

healthful vitamins and microelements. These juices can render the natural taste of ripe berries, juicy

fruit and vegetables.

PRODUCTION

Modern technologies and up-to-date standard of manufacturing applied at "UKRAINIAN

ECOLOGICAL GROUP" is a source of pride not only for the owners and management of the

company but is also shared by local authorities.

Because of that, the company’s production sites are often visited by various delegations and

representatives of international agricultural business. Representatives of the company are, in their

turn, always welcomed guests at specialized events.

Considerable improvements were made in the production during introduction of food safety and

quality management system in compliance with international certification ISO 22000 (by

international certification organization DQS, Germany). Further upgrading took place for

certification by OrganicStandard that made it possible to produce organic products in compliance

with EU requirements No 8342007 and No 8892008.

RAW MATERIALS

Birch sap must be collected only in ecological pure forests because trees may absorb harmful

substances and exhaust smoke.

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" collects birch sap in specially selected areas which

are tested annually by international certifying organizations; tested and assessed are, in particular,

soils, distance from contamination sources, environmental and sanitary conditions. The parcels,

sized over 10 hectares, are situated near the village of Banyliv-Pidhirny (Carpathian region) in the

area rich in coniferous forests remote from farming lands. The place is paradise for those loving the

nature of mountains. The place is almost surrounded by hilltops of the Bukovyna Carpathians.

When collecting sap one can fully enjoy fresh clean mountainous air, beautiful nature and

impressive landscapes of the Carpathians.

Thanks to that, birch juice produced by "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" from natural

primary products taken in the Carpathian ecological surrounding has no contradictions and can be

enjoyed by everyone but for people having allergy to birch pollen.

TECHNOLOGIES

Since only natural stuff is used by "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" to produce juices

based on birch sap, much preparation and attention are required for collection of the main

component.

Birch sap part in the final product makes up to 95-98% depending on part of other natural

components, such as rose hips extract, mint extract, apple, cherry or lemon juices, citric acid, sugar,

etc. As collecting of birch sap is a very seasonal process and this period cannot in any way be

lengthened by humans, special technologies must be applied.

Sap is collected from March till April. Sap flow duration and intensity depend on weather

conditions and temperature, and as soon as conditions get favourable all efforts and capacities are

forwarded to collect sap in order to provide a yearly demand within two-four weeks of collecting.

Firstly, birch sap is collected into glass containers right in the forest, then it is filtered and delivered

to be processed.The processing of sap is as follows: citric acid is added (natural antioxidant and

preserving compound letting sap to be stored during a year), sap is sterilized and cooled, bottled in

specially prepared containers and sealed. This is the way to preserve juice and is called aseptic.

It is worth mentioning that birch sap can be stored not more that 24 hours (at temperature of 0oC

+5oC) from the moment it is collected till being processed. That is why sap collected during the

night is delivered from forest to the plant in the morning and that collected in daytime is delivered

immediately during the same day.

Additionally, before being preserved, every container of the primary product coming from forests is

tested in laboratory to meet the set quality standards. Sap getting whitish or having unusual smell

means to have started fermenting. Such product and those unaccepted by the laboratory are

disposed of.

This technology allows birch sap to be bottled and blended during the whole year, with all healthful

properties being preserved in full.

It is not a breakthrough technology; it was developed during the Soviet times. It was then when

birch juice became highly popular among all people.

Today, "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" keeps the traditions alive and goes forward

with production of the healthful, natural and tasty product we took liking for when we were children.

QUALITY CONTROL

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP"guaranties that quality and safety of its products

meet all national and international norms, standards and requirements owing to implementation of

integrated quality and food safety management system in compliance with international Standards

ISO 22000 and ISOTS 22000-2 (certification scheme FSSC 22000).

The company management system ensures quality and safety of all products all the way through

from production to the end-consumer.

The laboratory of "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP" regularly controls products quality

at every stage of production process from testing of soil samples where birch trees are grown,

incoming raw material, ingredients, packing material, to final products, sanitary and hygiene

condition of production site at all levels, namely physical-chemical, radiological and

microbiological.

In order to keep production appropriately sterile, the laboratory staff regularly carries out

microbiological control of equipment, machinery, tools, packaging materials and containers, clothes

and other objects.

All parameters of concentration and temperature of cleaning and disinfecting solutions, as well as

water are controlled at the time of cleaning by testing in the physical-chemical libratory.

Additionally, products quality control is periodically carried out in shop shelves because our

products must reach the consumer in the same high quality as they come from the production site.

In the laboratory there are stored samples from all produced batches till the end of their shelf life

which makes it possible to monitor products quality during quite a long time.

The highly qualified employees making the successful team had experience in leading companies of

food industry and now are constantly working to improve their qualifications and are very diligent

in what they do.

These are the instruments and approaches that ensure high taste and quality

characteristics of products offered by

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP".

"UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP".

I hope our cooperation will be successful.

With best regards.

Director International Relations Shcherban Oksana ph:+38 (044) 227-48-04 ph:+38(067) 257-47-06 website: ukraine-eko-group.com.ua e-mail: info@ukraine-eko-group.com.ua "UKRAINIAN ECOLOGICAL GROUP"