About Our Organic Lucuma Powder
Lucuma (Loo-Ku-Mah) whole fruit powder is my favourite addition to my breakfast smoothie (see recipe here). It's got a rich, creamy texture and will turn your raw food creations into gourmet heavenly delights.
Sourced from farms in Pesco (central Peru), Lucuma is a raw gourmet, organic nutrient dense fruit. Dubbed the "Gold of Incas" this exotic Peruvian fruit is celebrated for its flagrant flavour.
Lucuma Fruit
Lucuma is a nutrient dense fruit from Peru. It smells divine, and tastes like maple syrup flavoured ice-cream! In Peru, the yellowy-orange fruit pulp is added to ice-cream and is Peru's favourite flavour.
This exotic Peruvian fruit is also known as the "Gold of the Incas", and is also one of the lost crops of the Incas. Peruvian culture is steeped in traditions rich in fine foods and cultural culinary delights. The Lucuma name has been honoured both spiritually and culinary since ancient times. Today, this fruit is still prominent in contemporary celebrations.
Lucuma powder is really versatile and tasty, blending easily and well with ice-creams, baby food, yogurt, pies, cakes, cookies, smoothies, chocolate bars and desserts of all kinds.
How to use Lucuma Powder:
Just add a spoonful to your favourite raw desserts, bars or smoothies. Make a coulis from Lucuma and raw agave nectar
Approved Health Benefits of Lucuma Powder
Micronutrients in Lucuma Powder contribute to:
tiny energy-yielding metabolism
tiny maintenance of bones
tiny maintenance of teeth
tiny normal function of cell membranes
* These approved health benefits are based on the detailed nutritional composition of the product we supply. These health benefits may not be applicable to similar products from other suppliers.
How our Lucuma is processed?
Lucuma FruitOur Lucuma is grown on orchards in Peru. The evergreen trees produce greenish yellow flowers are throughout the year, and after being pollinated, the fruits mature on the tree for around 9 months. The Lucuma tree bears fruit throughout the year, but the main harvest occurs in the spring between January and April.
It is also free from any GMO.
We use the pulp of select lucuma fruit when fully ripe to truly capture its taste. The pulp is dried at low temperatures and then milled to preserve its nutrients. In powder form our lucuma is not only a great ingredient to bring forth an amazing flavour profile, but also a good source of fiber.
Lucuma powder is made of pure lucuma fruit, carefully selected, and processed in its high maturity state. This process permits to obtain an optimus flavour and color, characteristics of this fruit. During the pro-cess the (pulpa) lucuma is dryed and powered in order to obtain la ôlucuma powerö, permitting preserve the unique characteristic of this delicious fruit. Appearance Fine power. Colour Pale yellow to gold yellow / beige Flavour Sweet with characteristic lucuma flavour. Texture Floury. Smell Aromatic with charactetistic lucuma smell. First packing.- Bag of poliethileno containing 5 Kg., 10 Kg. of lucuma powder. Secondary packing.- Corrugated cardboard box containing 10Kg of product. The product is labeled, describing: Date of production, expiration, batch, net weight, and storage conditioning.
The Lucuma contains important quantities of carbohydrates, minerals and �bers. Also, it has high contain of antioxidants, niacin and calcium. Our Organic Lucuma Powder is obtained from the lucuma pulp through a dehydration and milling process. Lucuma powder is rich in vitamin B3, it helps stimulate the function of the nervous system. It contributes to avoid anxiety, stress and insomnia.
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About Our Organic Camu Camu Camu-Camu is the common name for Myrciaria Dubia a small Amazonian fruit that is known as the highest vitamin C content of any plant in the world, containing 12-13% Naturally occurring Vitamin C. Camu Camu Berries Camu Camu and Vitamin C Oranges provide 500-4,000 ppm vitamin C, or ascorbic acid; acerola has tested in the range of 16,000 to 172,000 ppm. Camu Camu has 30 times the amount present in an orange Camu-camu provides up to 500,000 ppm which is about 2 grams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit. In comparison to oranges, Camu-Camu provides thirty times more vitamin C, ten times more iron, three times more niacin, twice as much riboflavin, and 50% more phosphorus. tiny 1 teaspoon equals about 180-250mg of Vitamin C. Approved Health Benefits of Camu Camu * Micronutrients in Camu Camu Powder contribute to: tiny immune system support tiny energy-yielding metabolism & iron absorption tiny healthy blood vessels tiny nervous system support tiny maintenance of bones & teeth tiny normal psychological function tiny normal function of cartilage tiny protection of cells from oxidative stress tiny healthy gums tiny reduction of tiredness and fatigue tiny improvement of skin health tiny regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin
About Our Organic Guarana Powder Guarana is a name that has become extremely familiar in the mainstream consumer world as a caffeine substitute in an ever widening list of "energy drinks". A native evergreen sprawling shrub like vine of the Amazon region, the guarana tree produces red berries that have been used like coffee in its native Brazil for centuries. The Guarana plant is a climbing woody vine from the maple family, Sapindaceae, native to the Amazon basin and especially common in Brazil. In Brazil it is widely employed to flavour carbonated soft drinks. Guarana features large leaves and clusters of flowers, and is best known for its fruit, which is about the size of a coffee berry. Each fruit harbours one seed which contains approximately five times as much caffeine as coffee beans. Guarana Fruit When ripe the fruit partially opens and at this stage the seeds are harvested, to prevent them from falling on the ground, then roasted, dried and grounded into a powder. As with other plants producing caffeine, the high concentration of caffeine is a defensive toxin that repels pathogens from the berry and its seeds. Native Indians still consider the effects of guarana to be supernatural in nature. The seeds of the berry are dried, roasted and then brewed to make a drink that is at first bitter and slightly astringent, then sweet. Approved Health Benefits of Guarana Powder * Micronutrients in Guarana Powder contribute to: tiny energy-yielding metabolism tiny normal psychological function tiny nervous system support tiny promotion of the cardiovascular health * These approved health benefits are based on the detailed nutritional composition of the product we supply. These health benefits may not be applicable to similar products from other suppliers.
Dragon's blood is a bright red resin which is obtained from different species of a number of distinct plant genera: Croton, Dracaena, Daemonorops, Calamus rotang and Pterocarpus. The red resin has been in continuous use since ancient times as varnish, medicine, incense, and dye. Other names: Red rock, Xue Jie Esoteric Uses: Strength, virility, victory, victorious celebrations, prosperity, potency booster Esoteric Associations: Mars, Fire Incense Aroma: Smooth, very resinous aroma with a hint of fruit, but more muted than the raw resin pieces - lots of smoke
Some possible health benefits and traditional uses of Raw Freeze Dried Blueberry Powder may include: Possibly promotes antioxidant activity May support the body's ability to deal with macular degeneration Possibly helps to relieve diarrhea and constipation May support healthy heart function One of the few sources of ellagic acid May support healthy lipid levels May support the neutralization of free radicals that affect disease and aging May support healthy memory and brain function May support healthy digestion due to fiber content May support urinary tract health May support eye health and vision Micronutrients of Blueberries include: Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Vitamin A (RAE), Beta carotene, Vitamin A (IU), Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E, Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Vitamin K Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine,. Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine Anthocyanidins: Petunidin, Delphinidin, Malvidin, Peonidin, Cyanidin Flavan-3-ols: Catechin, Epigallocatechin, Epicatechin, Gallocatechin Flavones: Luteolin Flavonols: Kaempferol, Myricetin, Quercetin Proanthocyanidins: Proanthocyanidin Monomers, Proanthocyanidin Dimers, Proanthocyanidin Trimers, Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers, Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers, Proanthocyanidin (>10mers) This product is 100% natural and minimally processed: Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch. Please Note: This raw powder naturally tends to clump. If clumping occurs, lay the bag on a flat surface and place a towel over the bag. Then pound on the bag until the clumps break up. The towel will help protect the bag from damage. Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie or recipes.
Camu-camu is a native Amazonian fruit mainly known for its high vitamin C content. Its composition confers high antioxidant capacity on this fruit and makes it a potential source of antioxidant products. The use of spray-drying with the aid of a carrier agent is a technique that has been applied for the preservation of important components of foods and drugs. The objective of our work was to evaluate the influence of those agents used as shell material on the vitamin content and total phenolic compounds of camu-camu powder juice obtained by spray-drying. Materials and methods. A commercial frozen camu-camu pulp was the raw material; maltodextrin and gum arabic were the selected carrier agents. Processes were performed in a mini-spray-dryer with inlet and outlet air temperatures of 180 °C and 85 °C, respectively, and a drying air flow rate of 700 L·h1. Laser diffraction was used to determine the particle size distribution of the samples, and sorption isotherms of spray-dried camu-camu were measured using a static gravimetric method. Total phenolic compounds and vitamin C were determined in the raw pulp and in the powders obtained. Results. When using gum arabic and maltodextrin as the carrier agents, the moisture results obtained for the spray-dried camu-camu powders were 2.8% and 3.2%, respectively; the process yield was 84% and 72%, respectively. The spray-dried powder produced using gum arabic presented higher contents of vitamin C [(15,363 ± 226) mg·100 g1] and phenolic compounds [(6,654 ± 596) mg GAE·100 g1] than the powder obtained with maltodextrin, respectively (11,258 ± 298) mg·100 g1 and (5,912 ± 582) mg GAE·100 g1. Conclusions. The concentration factors for the vitamin C and phenolic compounds in camu-camu powder reveal the effectiveness of spray-drying to preserve the antioxidant capacity of this fruit. Gum arabic was a more effective barrier than maltodextrin for bioactive compound retention.
