The nature of raw ingredients can be confusing to those new to the market.
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Getting Zany with Xylitol
Progressive choices on the market in sweeteners and sugar substitutes are on the rise, with good reason. The average American consumes 400 calories per day from added sugars in their diet. Excess sugar contributes to tooth decay and obesity. Jedwards International is joining the ranks of businesses dedicated to offering healthier alternatives to sugar. The…
Making Waves with Marula
As with any industry, there are trends that are observed in the raw ingredient market. It’s never quite clear how these trends gain momentum. The latest material to take the bulk wholesale cosmetic industry by storm is Marula Oil. Jedwards International is thrilled to be adding Virgin Organic Marula Oil to our ever-growing list of…
Sustainability is Key for the Argan Tree
The fruit of the Argan tree, endemic to Southern Morocco, has enjoyed hundreds of years of locally celebrated usage, unbeknownst to much of the rest of the world. The Berbers, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, have used the fruit of this “Tree of Life” as a source of food, charcoal, firewood and building…
Cha, Cha, Cha CHIA SEED OIL!
Many of us today primarily relate the word “chia” to the once famous pet plant that took the retail industry by storm in the 1980’s. A clever ram shaped object that grew sprouts became a trendy gift idea, changing the face of Christmas for several years. Nowadays, the term chia, which is a species of…
Weighing in on Wintergreen
“And now he shook away the snow of time from the winter-green of memory, and beheld the fair years of his childhood uncovered, fresh, green, and balmy, standing afar off before him.”~ Jean Paul In botany, the term “evergreen” refers to all plants and trees that maintain their greenness throughout the winter. When we hear…
Indian Sal Butter
If your business is looking for a specialty ingredient to feature on their production line, then Sal butter should definitely be on your next purchase order. Sal Butter is sourced from India, where the collection of Sal seeds, benefits the women who work in the forests, helping to sustain their communities. With a melting point of…