Globally, approximately 3 million tons of olive oil is currently produced on an annual basis. Nearly 90% of this production is crushed and pressed in the making of olive oil; the remaining 10%, consumed as fruit. Spain currently produces over 44% of the world’s supply of olive oil for human consumption: Italy is second with…
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The Oldest Known Functional Food.
Olive oil has for long been considered one of the greatest natural assets of the ancient world and a symbol of peace and prosperity. Although recorded history disagrees as to the date, let alone century, of its first cultivation, archaeological evidence suggests that olives were grown on the Greek Island of Crete, as well as…
Sweet Almond Oil
Almonds have been revered in many cultures since the beginning of time. This widely cultivated seed is native to the Middle East and South Asia, and is also a cousin to the peach fruit. “Wild” almonds differ from the “Sweet” almond variety, in that they are bitter and contain toxins (cyanide). All commercially grown almonds are of the…
African Black Soap
Jedwards International is a wholesale supplier of African Black Soap from the western African nation of Ghana. Regionally, in Africa, Black Soap is often referred to as “Ose (soap) Dudu (black)”. Since African Black Soap is produced by different cultures in several regions of West Africa, and is often associated with tribal practices and spiritual…
Oleochemicals
Jedwards International is a bulk wholesale supplier of oleochemicals. Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from animal or plant triglycerides or “feedstock.” Having wide application in everyday life, oleochemicals are synthetic or man made with a similar molecular makeup as their fuel producing counterparts, petrochemicals. However, unlike petrochemicals, oleochemicals are derived from a renewable source. Jedwards International’s…
Fortified… with Omega-3
It’s in everything from margarines and spreads, to fortified eggs, cookies, and even gummy bear vitamins for children and adults. Welcome to the world of products fortified with Omega-3: it’s a heart healthy world. The two critical Omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA). On average, Americans consume roughly 100 mg/day of these…
Illipe Nut Butter
Jedwards International is a supplier of Bulk Illipe Nut Butter. Harvested from the nut of the Shorea Stenoptera tree, native to the island of Borneo, it is principally found in Malaysia. The tree can attain a height of over forty feet growing in dense forest regions. An approximately 2-inch, oval shaped nut from which the butter…
Omega-3
Jedwards International is a leading bulk wholesale provider of vegetable oil and fish oil based products as a source of Omega-3, as well as, fish oils in capsule form. Jedwards is also a supplier of bulk krill oil. Krill oil is obtained from a small crustacean found in the world’s oceans. As discussed by Dr. Mercola,…
(MCTs) Medium Chain Triglycerides
Jedwards is a wholesale supplier of bulk MCT (medium chain triglycerides) derived from palm. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique class of fatty acids. Almost all of the MCTs used in research, medicine, and food products come from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a derivative of the coconut plant. All Triglycerides Are Not…
Coconut Oil
Jedwards International is one of the largest suppliers of bulk organic virgin coconut oil and RBD (refined/bleached/deodorized) organic coconut oil. Recent data from the industry group, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) states that bulk coconut oil exports to the United States have grown over 3.3% annually over the past 5 years. Having many applications…