Garlic: Great in pasta, bread, dips, and more! Garlic salt and garlic powder are hot items, often added to dishes to enhance the flavor. But, maybe you’re looking for something with more… fluidity? If so, good news – we are now offering Garlic Oil – Organic (EHM1350)! Garlic has been globally cultivated and used for…
Category: Organic
Make Palm Oil Soap, Sustainably
Palm oil is rightfully a contentious ingredient when it comes to ethical purchasing. The production of palm oil has been cited as one of the leading causes of harmful deforestation, a problem that has fueled the demand for sustainable palm farming practices and traceability throughout the supply chain. Our dedicated Procurement team at Jedwards takes…
Plum Kernel Oil – Virgin Organic – New Favored Ingredient!
Did you know plums may have been one of the earliest fruits that were cultivated by humans? It finds its origins in eastern Asia, dating back thousands of years; and the love of this tart, stone fruit is still going strong. In recent years, that hard stone pit in the center has been the source…
Now Available – Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a difficult-to-source ingredient that serves a wide variety of applications, Organic Fractionated Coconut oil! Also referred to as liquid coconut oil, this material has been sought after for quite some time as more consumers and formulators are requiring organic solutions and product offerings.
Superfood Extraordinaire – Organic Sacha Inchi Seeds
Touted as being among the richest source of omega fatty acids, Sacha Inchi Seeds are taking the world by storm as a healthy, highly desirable superfood. Sacha Inchi seeds are loaded with protein, fiber, calcium, and potassium and are low in sodium. This delicious, dry roasted and unsalted snack which hails from Peru, is highly…
Making Scents of Lavender
Lavender is a popular scent, considered to be a must-have ingredient in a formulator’s repertoire of essential oils. Its aromatherapeutic qualities have been cherished throughout the world for thousands of years. Lavender is one of the most popular and best adapted perennial flowering plants in the world.
Characterizing Cocoa Powder
As Valentine’s Day descends upon us, lovers worldwide will be agonizing over the perfect offering to reflect heartfelt feelings for their significant others. Chocolate products go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day. According to USA Today, consumers will spend approximately $1.8 million on chocolate products for Valentine’s Day in 2018. What a perfect time to…
Serious about Sustainability
A common question we are asked at Jedwards International is if our raw ingredients are sourced from producers that adhere to sustainable or responsibly harvested practices. This company, a family run organization, takes sustainability very seriously.
Your Questions Answered
At Jedwards International, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, offering quality material and competitive pricing. We have qualified sales staff manning the phones Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern time to field the myriad of questions that come our way.
The Palm Oil Conundrum Demystified
We get numerous emails and phone calls here at Jedwards International every single day, ranging from drum pricing requests to inquiries about the various raw ingredients we supply. In an attempt to address some of the more common queries that are, in fact, very good questions, today’s blog focus is on oil from Palm.
Materials that Bind
I’m sure we’ve all been accused of using the idiom “oil and water don’t mix.” While cliché, this theory does have an element of truth, as oil and water have been proven to be immiscible. Any time the force of attraction between molecules of the same liquid is greater than the force of attraction between…
Olive Oil 101
Considered the oldest known cultivated tree in the world, Olea europaea, or the olive tree, could be found throughout the Mediterranean basin over 6000 years ago, before written language was invented. The appearance of olives throughout history has been documented and observed.