used as a nut replacer in food bars,
granolas, trail mixes or salad sprinkles
for added protein, fiber and crunch.
are proving to be effective in maintaining soil moisture without resorting to irrigation of crops.
Herbs
Herbs have also been used for
healing and wellness, as well as for
adding flavor. Designed to offer both
these benefits, Mountain Rose Herbs
has recently introduced a new line of
organically produced herbal tinctures
which can be used in candy making,
sodas, cocktails, supplementation and
general flavoring. These single herb
extracts are handcrafted using time-honored methods according to the
distinct characteristics of each plant.
The attention given during the extraction process yields a potent tincture that is guaranteed to deliver
consistent quality. The line includes
95 herbal extracts made with certified
organic grain alcohol and organically
grown or ethically wild-harvested
fresh plant material.
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
has also added new herbs to its Well
quality and yields by trying new techniques, new varieties and new crops.
Ongoing experiments combining
dense planting in beds with mulching
With its new line of herbs,
Frontier works with farmers like Leony (pictured)
to improve sustainable
practices.
Chocolate
Millions of people who have allergies have never
been able to indulge in organic chocolate because
most chocolate either contains allergens or is produced in facilities that process foods with allergens.
To sweeten the situation for those with food sensi-tivities, both Ciranda and Multiple Organics now
Chocolate goodness for everyone! New allergen-free and fair
trade versions available.
