Some of the best things in life are often described as bittersweet: Memories, coffee, various fruits… but the one thing that comes to most people’s mind is probably chocolate! Cacao in its natural state is relatively bitter, which is why sugar is often added to sweeten it up and make it more palatable. Whereas milk…
Today, October 12th, is National Farmer’s Day. This day, once called Old Farmer’s Day, has been recognized since the early 1800s in America. Other countries have their own farmers’ days to celebrate on different days, but here in October, it’s harvest season—the perfect time to reflect on what’s produced over the course of the year….
Stress, one of the biggest and sneakiest causes of many physical ailments! It leads to muscle tension, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, and certainly doesn’t do the heart any favors. Everyone can benefit from adopting a routine that naturally reduces your stress levels, taking time for yourself, and your health. Popular methods include baths, meditation, reading, connecting…
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.
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…
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.
I have always been fascinated with Jojoba, my enchantment extending far past its pronunciation, “hə-ˈhō-bə”. Extracted from seeds of the jojoba plant, this carrier oil is different from other seed oils in that Jojoba Oil is a mixture of long chain monounsaturated liquid wax esters, whereas other seed oils are made of triglycerides. Read on. …
I have fond memories of neighborhood barbeques on hot, summer nights in my youth. Ultimately, the evening would end with devouring sweet, delicious watermelon slices. However, the biggest quandary I recall was, “What do I do with those pesky seeds?”
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.
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.
In the 1380’s while writing the Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer coined the phrase, “Busy as a bee.” This ancient comparison of women to bees is fairly apt, as every single worker honey bee that gathers nectar and pollen from flowers is female. The activity surrounding a bee’s daily tasks seems exhausting, but their determination, day…
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.
