January 19th is National Popcorn Day! Today we celebrate a delicious snack that exploded in popularity during the 19th century in America: popcorn! Evidence of its existence dates back thousands of years, and in the 16th century it was recorded that popcorn was very involved in ceremonies of the Aztec people! While many of us…
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The Different Scents of Cinnamon Oil
We’re talking about our new Cinnamon Bark Oil and the differences between the other two varieties we carry!
Have You Tried Our Organic Bittersweet Chocolate?
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…
Highlighting Some of our Keto Friendly Ingredients
Today is National Keto Day, celebrating the popular diet in which one drastically cuts their carbohydrate intake while increasing their consumption of fats and proteins. The reasoning behind this is to trigger a state in the body referred to as ketosis in which the body uses fat as an energy source instead of carbs. If…
Our Honey – Raw – Organic is Now Non-GMO Certified!
We’d like to share the news buzzing around here! Our Honey, both Raw & Organic, is now certified by the Non-GMO Project! Intrinsically, this single organic honey ingredient can’t be anything other than non-GMO, right? So, why would it need certification, and how is that even determined? Well, bees must get their nectar from somewhere,…
The Power of the Pomegranate
The pomegranate is an ancient, unique fruit. Originally from the Central and South Asian regions, this fruit has quite the history, having been cultivated for several millennia. It has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the globe. In Ancient Greek mythology, for example, it is the fruit of the dead, connected to Persephone:…
New: Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Added Sugar
Can’t have sugar? You can still enjoy your favorite chocolatey treats. One of our latest products is Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Sugar Added. Just because there’s no conventional sugar doesn’t mean they aren’t sweetened! These chips contain 3 different types of alternative, natural sweeteners: erythritol, agave inulin, and stevia. Erythritol is…
New Oil Added: Mongongo Oil
Have you been waiting on us to release a new oil? Wait no longer, we’re ready to announce that our latest product line addition is Mongongo oil! Mongongo oil is cold-pressed extracted from the nut of the Schiniziophyton rautanenii tree. The Mongongo tree is also sometimes called the Manketti tree, so you may see this…
New Product: Turbinado Sugar
Looking for an alternative to your regular granulated sugar? Our latest new product line addition could be for you! We’re happy to announce we are now offering Organic Turbinado Sugar. In the US, it’s often branded as “raw” sugar—which isn’t actually accurate marketing by the true definition of “raw,” as this material certainly goes through…
New Product: Get Your Garlic Oil!
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…
Jedwards Makes Emulsions Easy: What We Offer
When formulating a product, you need the right ingredients to reduce or eliminate separation. Oil and water are the base ingredients for many products from baked goods to cosmetics, but we all know those two don’t mix! That’s where emulsifiers come in. Emulsifiers are a substance that stabilizes the mixing of two liquids that are…
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…