Wildcrafted Mesquite Powder 200g
R96.00
Mesquite, also known as white carob, tastes much like white chocolate or vanilla-flavoured chocolate.
Our wildcrafted mesquite powder has a unique flavour and natural sweetness adding depth and complexity to any dish. Often used as a rub, in a marinade, or as flavouring for baking, it is a great way to add nutrition and taste to your cooking.
It is wild-harvested, locally sourced, non-GMO and pesticide-free.
Fun Fact: Mesquite pods are among the earliest known foods of prehistoric man. Native Americans saw it as an integral part of their culture where the pods served as food and were used for medicinal tea.
Features & Benefits:
Mesquite is known to be rich in protein, containing L-lysine as well as an array of other nutritional elements.
Health benefits of mesquite are said to be:
Blood Sugar Balancing – rich in soluble fibre to avoid peaks and troughs
Anti-Anxiety – rich in L-lysine and tryptophan
Alkalising Minerals – contains calcium, magnesium & potassium for pH balance
Low-GI Sweetener – complex carbohydrates, minerals and soluble fibre
Protein Rich – 17% protein – more than most other grains, nuts & seeds
Immune Enhancing – tryptophan and L-lysine to fend of pesky cold sores
Source of L-Lysine – an essential amino acid needed to absorb calcium and create collagen
Ingredients:
100% wildcrafted mesquite powder
Product of South Africa
How to use:
Mesquite has a sweet, slightly caramel flavour. Use as a nutritious low GI sweetener in smoothies, breakfast oats, muesli, snack bars and cookies. Combined with hemp seeds you can create a great dairy alternative.
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