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idlelitany · 5 years

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Tunes for the road: Magic Pie and The Ultracheese

Located on a bustling street corner between a pub and a Mediterranean restaurant, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is a cozy dessert shop that specializes in homemade sweets and fruity cocktails. Like most buildings in downtown Savannah, this one is snuggled against the one beside it. It’s a modest place with typical architecture for the time—prominent red bricks and green window panes along the upper floors. The latter serves as a reminder that these buildings were once inner city apartment complexes.

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar Front

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar Side

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The first floor, where Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is located, was a general wholesale store once upon a time. If you come early enough (or if you have better eyesight than me), you can still see its faded green sign right above the shop. It was renovated years ago to fit the bar’s image.

Before you even step through the door, you can already tell what Lulu’s is about.

First off, I want to say that they do have food, y’know what people call “actual food”—fancy dishes like Saucisson Sec, Prosciutto, and Mousse of Duck Foie Gras—but it isn’t the first thing people look at when they open up their menus. It sure as sin wasn’t my first choice either. It would be downright disrespectful. Lulu’s has been voted the best dessert joint in Savannah since 2008 by readers of Connect Savannah Magazine… and with good reason.

They’ve got an array of desserts to choose from. Aside from their house specials (like their mouthwatering strawberry suspension cake, which is all held together by a sleeve of chocolate), the desserts change every other day! So, you can sample something new every time you visit.

Each dessert is presented the same way. There are two twists of whip cream off to the side and, depending on what you order, they include messy squirts of either chocolate or condensed milk scattered all over the plate.

My friend and I settled on three desserts because who can stop at just one? (Please don’t judge us.)

THE DESSERT

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

A combination of the classics? Sign me up! This was a cold, melt-in-your-mouth slice of cheesecake that featured an oreo bottom to add a little bit of crunch to every bite. The cookies n’ cream flavor exploded in your mouth.

My main issue? I only ordered one slice.

Cookie warning: the mini oreo on top of the cake was soft since they stored it ready to go in a refrigerated area. I personally liked that, but if you like your oreos less mushy, then you’d probably want to set it aside. Maybe replace it with one of those dollops of whip cream they add for you?

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This was a mouthful of decadent Reeses-esque goodness. Soft, gooey peanut butter was sandwiched between a sleeve of chocolate, which gave the cake more texture. The pie had a hard outer shell made of cookie and featured peanuts sprinkled on top. I originally thought that the peanuts were put there for presentation and would detract from the overall taste, but that definitely wasn’t the case. The peanuts weren’t salted, so it gave the final bites a certain coarseness that made it easier to eat. Yay for crunch!

What I didn’t like was that the bottom was made of the same chocolate layer as the top, which made me get tired of it fast… really fast. For this, you need to order a drink or a different dessert to break up the flavor and consistency. I thought it would’ve been better to have the hard cookie layer on the back extend to the bottom like a cheesecake.

Honey Lavender Cake

This one confused my senses, but in a good way. I admit, we ordered this because we wanted to feel posh by having something purple with an elegant name laid out in front of us. But damn, if eating this wasn’t a ride for our taste buds.

It tasted like… aroma.

Even I have no idea what in the world that means.

It had a lavender hint to it that reached my nose every time I chewed, which messed with my senses. (It’s kind of like those instances when you smell something so strong that you end up tasting it, but the other way around.) Other than that, it tasted pretty much like vanilla cake with a dab of honey for extra zest.

Despite making me question its existence, I thought this cake was well worth its price ($8.50). It was made of three layers of spongy vanilla that was broken up with lavender icing. The frosting was creamy, but not so thick that it was a chore to chew. The amount of sugar was just right.

Overall, the taste was one-of-a-kind. The design was cute, and trying to figure it out made me enjoy it the most out of the three. Still, it was confusing… maybe they designed it to be that way? They’ve certainly got me talking about it.

THE DRINKS

At Lulu’s, you can even drink your dessert! Different kinds of martinis and cocktails dominate their menu. They get insane bonus points for serving them in big glasses. Even their “shots” are served in regular-sized cups. Their shape is the only thing that gives them that shot-glass-pass.

Lulu’s Chocolate Russian Shot

(You’re on thin ice, over-sized shots.)

We ordered three drinks to match the number of desserts. I’m not a cocktail connoisseur, but I can tell you that they each had a fair amount of alcohol. I’d definitely advise against buying three. They might upset your stomach, especially if you’re having them with cake.

From left to right: Peanut Butter Cup Martini, Lulu’s Chocolate Russian Shot, B-52 Coffee

Expect varying degrees of bitterness in each drink. Despite their sweet names, they’ve got kick. If you order something with chocolate like what we did, then you need to mix it with a small spoon or drink it fast because the chocolate tends to clump at the bottom.

Strangely enough, I didn’t feel like the added sweetness in the drinks did much (except add extra calories and afford them cool names). It still couldn’t mask that bitter bite of alcohol after every sip, and it would often interfere with the flavor of the dessert I was eating. They did make a good palette cleanser between cakes though.

B-52 Coffee

The other drinks were decent, but the B-52 Coffee had me setting it aside after only one sip.

Coffee is great on its own. B-52 is great on its own. Together? It tasted like a viciously hot latte with an aftertaste of sour Skittles because who values flavor?

I strongly believe that the only reason the whip cream was there was for mercy. It was meant to be scooped up with that strategically placed spoon they included to get rid of the flavor.

(Don’t worry, I still braved it afterwards. No, I wasn’t dared. Yes, I count it as a life achievement.)

THE STAFF

Early Bird

Everyone was really friendly and easy to talk to. I feel like the quickness of service here depends on what time you come. Like all places, waiters and waitresses are limited. It can get packed in the evenings, and you can actually spot them running in and out of the kitchen if you sit nearby. But they’re all sweet, patient people that don’t rush you, despite the line they’ve got outside.

THE PLACE

Lulu’s atmosphere enveloped me as soon as I walked through the door. The dim lighting told me that this was, indeed, a bar, despite the many seats and tables littered across the scant distance in front of me. Standing there felt akin to lingering on the sidelines of an upscale lounge without all of the stuffy awkwardness that came with actually lingering on the sidelines of an upscale lounge. The brick walls and dark wood furniture combined to give Lulu’s a chic, yet cozy look.

Dessert Display Case

Podium

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The podium in front of the door caught my attention. While there was a high-tech looking music player immediately to my left, my eyes were swiftly drawn to the display case chockfull of desserts. I’d like to say that the well-stocked bar in back of it didn’t interest me, but that would be a lie. (Under 21 habits die hard.)

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To the right, were sturdy, wooden tables and a long line of chairs. Paintings hung from the walls. They were small and blended in with the faded bricks they were propped on top of. Each was unobtrusive enough that my eyes easily wandered away after a moment. Honestly, I’d feel awkward if they weren’t inconspicuous because once people began coming in and sitting in the seats in front of them, it’d be embarrassing to be caught gaping. Thankfully, the place wasn’t too packed when we had our desserts. But it was small enough that you could hear the conversation of the next table over.

I found them easy to tune out because echoes of rock bands that I loved cut through the air by the time we were served; it was a great playlist of Queen, Foo Fighters, and Audioslave. (I don’t know who put it on, but bless them.) It made sitting fun.

On the upper-left above the register, they missed an opportunity to say: ‘Cakeout here’ 😦

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Lulu’s is a cool place with rad desserts, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. The price isn’t bad, though they might be steep for folks that don’t like splurging on desserts. Their drinks are creative, but can be a hit or miss. Thankfully, their sweets more than make up for it. I recommend it as a place to go to after a late lunch, then top it off with some shopping along Broughton Street or a stroll near the Savannah River.

The best hours to pop in are immediately after they open and near midnight. 6pm to 10pm are their peak hours, so you might not be able to find a seat.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Contact: Website | Directions Hours: 2pm – 12am (Sunday to Thursday); 2pm – 1:30am (Friday & Saturday) Happy Hour: 2pm – 6pm daily (Bonus: different drink promos every day) Reviews: Yelp | Trip Advisor

Lulu’s Dessert Mania! Tunes for the road: Magic Pie and The Ultracheese Located on a bustling street corner between a pub and a Mediterranean restaurant, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is a cozy dessert shop that specializes in homemade sweets and fruity cocktails.

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easyfoodnetwork · 4 years

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America’s Artisan Cheese Industry Is Struggling to Survive Without Restaurants

Anne Saxelby, founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers | Photo by Christine Han

Direct-to-consumer sales simply can’t replace the sheer volume of specialty cheese purchased by chefs

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Last week, many Americans became aware of yet another terrible side effect of the COVID-19 crisis: Dairy farmers, facing decreased demand and an oversupply of their product, are finding it necessary to dump millions of gallons of perfectly good milk. As one Wisconsin dairy farmer told NBC News, “You can’t shut down cows. You can’t turn them off like a faucet.”

If the specter of wasted milk is the most potent symbol of the considerable hardship confronting the American dairy industry, it is also only one part of a less visible story: Just as the country’s dairy farmers are suffering, so are its specialty cheesemakers. While dairy farmers were dumping milk in the Midwest, Jasper Hill Farm, one of the country’s most successful and influential artisan cheesemakers, was busy selling off the herd of cows on its home farm in Vermont — the same herd that built the foundation for its award-winning lineup of cheese.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Vermont’s artisan cheesemakers have experienced a 50 to 70 percent drop in sales, according to a report released by the Vermont Cheese Council. These grim statistics aren’t limited to Vermont: They have been echoed by many other small-scale cheesemakers I have spoken to in the U.S. and beyond.

As the founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, a New York City-based retailer and wholesaler of American artisan cheese, my business is among many in the cheese world that have seen our sales upended dramatically. Our company derives over 50 percent of our income from wholesale sales and distribution, and more than 70 percent of that is made up of sales to restaurants. As the pandemic forced restaurants to shutter, that income went away literally overnight.

But while this economic injury is severe, its distribution across the food industry is uneven. Even as sales from companies predominantly geared toward food service and restaurants have been obliterated, large-scale grocery chains have lines around the block and cannot keep their shelves stocked. This imbalance has left many in the artisan cheese world scrambling to survive.

Most artisan cheesemakers are small-scale producers who rely on smaller distributors, relationships with restaurants and chefs, and farmers markets to sell their wares. They are happily divorced from the large-volume, commodity cheese market, whose prices are dictated by commodities market traders. The economic independence that comes with making and selling value-added products like cheese is one of the reasons that farmers began turning to artisan cheese in the first place. In most cases, the commodity market doesn’t pay farmers enough to cover the costs of production.

Selling cheese through smaller channels like restaurants and farmers markets can have multiple benefits for small cheesemakers. Smaller businesses are less hampered by bureaucracy, complicated new product setup protocols, deal-breaking insurance limit requirements, long order lead times, etc. They are also more nimble and flexible, and typically the person making the purchase is also the passionate force behind the kitchen or the cheese counter interacting directly with customers. But when those smaller channels dry up, it would be useful to be able to sell into larger grocery chains. This is something that is out of reach for most small farms: Those that are large enough and have the protocols in place to sell to these types of chains are few and far between. And even for those that do, such as Jasper Hill Farm, the math is not easy there, either.

Direct-to-consumer sales, wonderful as they may be, simply cannot replace the sheer volume of cheese that was being purchased by restaurants and chefs.

As one of the largest of America’s artisan cheese producers, Jasper Hill does a little bit of everything. It sells cheese to small independent shops and distributors, along with grocery behemoths like Trader Joe’s and Costco. Mateo Kehler, Jasper Hill’s co-founder, told me that even though his company has relationships with these large purveyors, it is very difficult to turn on a pipeline to their customers overnight. The amount of time it takes to set up a new item in a store’s inventory system can be upward of six months, and promotions are planned many months in advance. So if a farm is confronted with a pileup of inventory, these large retailers cannot offer quick and nimble solutions when it comes to finding a home for this surplus of cheese.

It is imperative to note that no matter how the artisan cheese world struggles to pivot and redirect the flow of its products, direct-to-consumer sales, wonderful as they may be, simply cannot replace the sheer volume of cheese that was being purchased by restaurants and chefs. Whereas the most die-hard home cook might purchase a pound of cheese at a time, a chef would order five to 10 pounds of cheese several times a week to use in a particular dish. This helps explain why chefs are the true champions of the American artisan cheese industry: Over the past three decades, they have been both inspired by it and the force behind its explosive growth. When you take the chefs, restaurants, and their patrons out of the equation, the sales void that our small-scale cheesemakers now must overcome becomes formidable.

When I spoke to Mateo Kehler last week, he was simultaneously frank and melancholy about his decision to sell Jasper Hill’s herd of cows. The farm simply had 50 cows’ worth of too much milk to process, and rather than diminish the paycheck of one of the partner farms that relies on their milk purchases, Kehler and his partners decided to take the hit so they could continue to buy milk from these other farmers. Some of Jasper Hill’s cows went to neighboring farms that will continue to supply milk for their cheeses, and some of the older and less productive cows were culled.

It is a truly terrible choice for any farmer to have to make, and one that was also reflective of Jasper Hill’s mission over the past 15 years to create a “Taste of Place” in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. That is not a job that the company can do alone. It requires a network of local dairy farms supplying it with milk, as well as a workforce to milk the animals; crop the land; make, age, and sell the cheese; and on and on. Without even one of these crucial pieces of the puzzle, everything could fall apart. So Kehler and his partners decided to hedge their bets on their workers and local farm partners to keep their mission alive.

Other cheesemakers, such as Maryland’s Firefly Farms and Vermont’s Blue Ledge and Lazy Lady Farms, are trying to divert more of their milk supply away from fresh, soft cheeses and toward firmer, aged cheeses. The latter are less perishable and keep for many months, whereas softer, higher-moisture cheeses have only a six-to-12-week lifespan. In fact, firm, low-moisture cheeses continue to improve with age, reaching their peak of flavor anywhere from three months to two years after they were made. That’s why, while many people are talking about a COVID-19 baby boom nine months from now, I am predicting a baby boom of COVID-19 cheeses made to capture the value of the milk being produced and turn it into delicious food for sunnier days.

This is a good strategy that allows cheesemakers to use all their available milk and not diminish the size of their farms’ herds or disrupt relationships with suppliers. Firefly Farms, for example, relies on a network of eight Amish farms to supply all of its goat’s milk. So far, it has been able to continue its milk purchases and lower costs by reducing wages for all its employees and cutting any nonessential expenses. But with over 80 percent of its sales wiped out over the past few weeks, it’s unclear how much longer Firefly will be able to continue in this vein. In Vermont, meanwhile, Blue Ledge and the one-woman Lazy Lady Farms are fighting a similar economic battle as they find ways to make more of their own goat herds’ milk into aged cheese.

Our artisan cheesemakers need you, the consumer, more than ever, to seek out their cheeses for your next pasta dish, salad, sandwich, you name it.

While this approach is far more attractive than the alternative of dumping milk, or of making fresh soft cheese that might spoil before it gets to market, it raises its own questions and concerns. Will the farms have the necessary cash flow to keep their operations going until their cheeses are aged and ready to sell many months from now? Will they have enough storage space in their aging caves to house all of this inventory? And are these the cheeses the market wants?

Those questions bring me to my next point: consumers’ COVID-19 shopping habits. It seems there’s something about a pandemic that triggers the part of our brain that craves protein, and in the cheese department, that means that staples like Parmesan and cheddar have been flying off the shelves. But it has been harder to redirect a customer’s attention to the specialty cheese case where the local, handmade, slightly more esoteric cheeses reside. And that’s why our artisan cheesemakers need you, the consumer, more than ever, to seek out their cheeses for your next pasta dish, salad, sandwich, you name it. They may be slightly more expensive, and provide a slightly different riff on your recipe, but when you choose them, you’re choosing to contribute to a virtuous cycle of sustainable agriculture, vibrant rural economies, and, of course, the future of delicious cheese. Every time you purchase artisan cheese, you vote to keep this industry alive and thriving.

And finally, if you want to make a difference, get your cheese from a farmers market, a restaurant that’s doing delivery, or a small independent retailer — many of us, myself included, ship nationwide directly to your doorstep. Whole Foods (aka Amazon) does not need any more of your money. Small businesses and the farms they support do. And, as a bonus, there’s usually not a line around the block to get in.

Anne Saxelby is the founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, a New York City-based retailer and wholesaler of American artisan cheese.

Editor: Rebecca Flint Marx

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Anne Saxelby, founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers | Photo by Christine Han

Direct-to-consumer sales simply can’t replace the sheer volume of specialty cheese purchased by chefs

Direct-to-consumer sales, wonderful as they may be, simply cannot replace the sheer volume of cheese that was being purchased by restaurants and chefs.

Our artisan cheesemakers need you, the consumer, more than ever, to seek out their cheeses for your next pasta dish, salad, sandwich, you name it.

Anne Saxelby is the founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, a New York City-based retailer and wholesaler of American artisan cheese.

Editor: Rebecca Flint Marx

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arplis · 5 years

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Arplis - News: The year was 1995, and I was watching television

Frasier, to be specific, whose placement in the NBC “Must See TV Tuesday” lineup my family took literally. This was event viewing in the Michelman household, and my tweenage brain soaked it up like a sponge: the fashion, the erudition, the many glasses of sherry. One moment stands out above all else, wherein the audience is given a brief glimpse inside the Crane family refrigerator, which is revealed to be stocked to the brim with glowing blue glass bottles of mineral water imported from the United Kingdom. In the context of the show, this was just another item—like the Macclesfield ties, Joan & David loafers and Frasier’s apartment itself—meant to symbolize wealth and class. I discussed the topic with my mother; she told me that the water on Frasier was very expensive, and that in this family we drank water from the spigot on the fridge door. “Imagine paying money for water,” I remember thinking. Today, I wish we’d bought stock in La Croix. Bottled water of a clear, identifiable origin has long been popular in Europe, where the history of drinking site-specific mineralized water dates back thousands of years. But here in America, mineral water has baggage. I believe I speak for many readers when I describe first encountering mineral water as a totem of yuppie excess vis-à-vis late 20th-century movies and television, obsessed over by the likes of Patrick Bateman (he drinks Ramlösa and Apollinaris) and the aforementioned Frasier Crane (those iconic blue teardrop bottles of Tŷ Nant, from Wales). This identity wholly disconnects mineral water in the U.S. from its curative, egalitarian image abroad. It’s a status symbol, something rich people drink as a class flex: the little bottle of San Pellegrino, same as what they sell at the grocery store across the street, marked up to $12 at a restaurant catering to assholes. Frasier may be relegated to the great rerun loop of history, but today’s outlook for mineral water in America is evolving quickly, and there are merchants for the cause. One of them is a guy out of Fort Lauderdale named Brett Spitalny. With his company, Aqua Maestro, Spitalny has, since 2002, overseen a portfolio of imported bottled water. And that’s all he sells, offering about 30 different fine waters from around the world (including Borsec from Romania, Fiuggi from Italy, and yes, Frasier’s beloved Tŷ Nant), selling to a collection of retail and wholesale clients around the country and providing water education along the way to high-end hotels and restaurants. “What’s coming from the source is what you find in the bottle,” he says. “It’s not adulterated, and it hasn’t been purified or filtered or messed with.” The sentiment might be familiar to anyone who’s set foot in a natural wine bar. Aqua Maestro’s portfolio includes some recognizable brands, including Fiji and Voss, as well as deeply obscure bottles like Iskilde, a highly oxygenated still water from Denmark that “comes out of the ground looking like milk.” “Imagine paying money for water,” I remember thinking. Today, I wish we’d bought stock in La Croix. Ashley Epperson of Salacious Drinks, a Washington D.C.–based distributor and direct seller of mineral waters, looks at the seltzer boom as a pump primer for the U.S. market. “As far as Americans are concerned, we are way behind the times,” she tells me. “If you go to Japan, Europe, Australia, even Canada, they have huge water markets. But we are so used to the idea of free water, or buying purified tap water in a bottle. Most people don’t know what fine water tastes like.” In this way, a brand like Salacious Drinks caters to people who have had their interest piqued by seltzer, and are ready to learn more about the world of fine water. “We love someone saying, ‘Oh, I like La Croix’ because that means when we sit down and do a fine water tasting, they are going to say ‘Ohhhh…’” If mineral water is a beverage primed for growth in the American market, its punky cousin seltzer is surely to thank. The year 2019 was the year seltzer peaked: The stuff is everywhere, filling entire aisles at your local Target and spanning the spectrum of popular culture, from New York Times think pieces to Coachella activations to junk science finger wagging. La Croix in particular has been embraced by the extremely online millennial work force (especially in media), showing up in desk office candids and work fridge tableaus. There’s even a secret Facebook group for devotees of seltzer, profiled by everyone from The Spoon to The Guardian. (I’m a longtime member.) My own avid consumption of La Croix, which is just filtered tap water that’s been force-carbonated and flavored, had become reflexive, habitual, desultory—a drink to drink when I didn’t feel like using my brain, the water equivalent of ordering a Starbucks coffee. By contrast, Borjomi, a Georgian water I credit for thrusting me down this rabbit hole, tastes as if it were beamed in from another consciousness entirely. It is creamy, lush, with just a touch of finessed funk, like a beautiful raw milk cheese, or a piece of foie gras, or a glass of farmhouse saison (minus the hops and malt). I found myself (quelle horreur) skipping past the wine section and forgoing the beer at World Foods—the excellent specialty food and beverage market near where I live in Portland, Oregon—in favor of more Borjomi, and eventually, other delicious waters from around the world: Antipodes of New Zealand, Jermuk of Armenia, Llanllyr Source of Wales, and Essentuki of southern Russia, not far from the border with Georgia. The seltzer boom (and likely impending bust) has opened a door for us to reconsider what mineral water is, and who it should be for. If brands like Polar and La Croix (and yes, even White Claw) have helped unmoor fizzy water from its wealth-and-privilege trappings in America, then I say bully; after all, La Croix is owned by the same company that makes Faygo, the beloved soda of the ’90s horror-rap crew Insane Clown Posse. How bourgeois could it really be? In the pantheon of affordable luxuries, mineral water has few peers—a .75 liter bottle of Borjomi, the utterly delicious, naturally sparkling mineral water of the nation of Georgia, costs somewhere between $1.99 and $3.99, depending on where you’re purchasing. Turns out this was just scratching the surface. The well for water appreciation runs deep, and all aqueducts lead to the work of the world’s leading authorities on mineral water: Martin Riese and Michael Mascha, who together run Los Angeles’ Fine Water Academy, bestowers of the official Water Sommelier Certification. Germany native Riese first gained fame in this country for his work with the Patina Restaurant Group, whose properties across the United States include multiple operations at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and in New York’s Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Riese’s water menu for Patina is the stuff of legend, helping land him everywhere from The New York Times to Conan. “People started to come to [LACMA] just for the water menu and try the different waters and taste the differences between them,” Riese tells me. “I was a little surprised and almost scared.” Mascha, meanwhile, runs FineWaters.com, an international clearinghouse for water information and advocacy, and a compendium of bottled water brands large and small. A former professor at USC, Mascha came to water as an alternative to alcohol following a serious health diagnosis. “My cardiologist told me I could live, or drink alcohol, but not both,” he says. “Naturally, I made the decision to stop drinking, but by removing one bottle from the table I began to focus on another.” If mineral water is a beverage primed for growth in the American market, its punky cousin seltzer is surely to thank. Key to the duo’s methodology is understanding the differences among individual water sites. Not unlike wine, tea or coffee, water is a product of its place of harvest—in this case, different sites around the world through which rainwater is naturally filtered. Each mountain range and hillside has its own geological calling card, with a noticeable impact on a given water’s flavor and mouthfeel. Different waters vary in chemical composition, which is why the water bottled as Lurisia (from the Italian Alps) tastes vastly different from the water bottled as Borsec (from the Carpathian Mountains of Romania). Riese and Mascha discuss this in terms of total dissolved solids, or TDS, a phrase well-known by espresso geeks—low-TDS waters have an almost drying effect, while high-TDS waters taste rich and smooth, even sometimes a touch swampy (in a good way). On his website FineWaters, Mascha categorizes a range of mineral waters from “super low” (0-50 mg/L) to “very high” (1500+ mg/L). By this categorization, the 2,210 milligramsTDS on my beloved Borjomi is incredibly high—more than four times higher than Perrier, for example. It makes sense that this would be the water that hooked me. In specialty coffee, a topic I’ve written about extensively, it’s common for new acolytes to have a “light switch moment” with coffees that explore wild expanses of the flavor spectrum: Think wild-fermented and genetically diverse “natural-processed” coffees from Ethiopia, or highly prized and rightly expensive Gesha variety coffees from Panama. Same thing in wine, where young drinkers have gravitated in droves to the electric Technicolor “natural” wines of boundary-pushing makers like Anders Frederik Steen, Furlani and Cornelissen. These experiences fall on the extreme end of the product spectrum, and that’s why they hook new drinkers: The journey to “aha!” upends the preconceived notion of what coffee or wine should be, redrawing its culinary and cultural application. Same with Borjomi, an extremely mineralized water that led me to explore a world of flavor experiences—some more subtle, some even more extreme (say hey, Essentuki #4). “We’re seeing a wave of adoption where people realize that water is not just water,” says Mascha. “They get hooked for whatever reason, and then they realize that water has terroir, it comes from a place, it has flavor, and it can be integrated into epicurean ways like wine.” Ladies and gentlemen, it me. I was first suckered in by flavored filtered tap (La Croix), then had my mind blown by the outer edges of the mineral spectrum (Borjomi). It’s roughly the trajectory a wine drinker undertakes, from nipped high school Boone’s Farm to Jura savagnin sous voile, with a land of exploration and subtlety to discover in between. (Burgundy, if you’re paying.) Riese and Mascha advocate seeking out different styles and weights of water for different meal pairings and experiences: Cantonese suckling pork with Cana Royal water from Slovenia, or smoked fish roe with a low-TDS Swedish glacier water, which Mascha describes as tasting “like you’re in the middle of nature, and it’s raining and you open your mouth.” And in our conversations, each encouraged me to explore offerings across the minerality scale, like the soft, low-TDS waters of Svalbardi, Lofoten and Lurisia, or the complex, naturally sparkling waters of Vichy Catalan, Pedras and Ecuador’s Guitig. Unlike so much of today’s zen koan cacophony of wellness trend buzz, mineral water is certifiably good for you, something czars and soldiers and doctors in Europe have known for centuries (to say nothing of the older regulars at the 127-year-old Russian & Turkish Baths in New York’s East Village, swigging huge plastic bottles of Narzan). Mineral water is culinary, yes, but it’s also elemental in a profoundly satisfying way—an organism consuming the most delicious and interesting version of something it needs to live. “Like with wine, like with coffee, it’s not about finding what’s best,” says Mascha. These days he’s expanding the role of water to its place beyond the glass, working with cocktail bars to develop custom ice and chocolatiers seeking the perfect water to blend into chocolate bars. This feels like a natural expansion of the implied conclusion, which is that by re-evaluating the identity and flavor and history of the water we drink, we can then extend this new consideration into water’s role in the wild beer we drink, the cocktail ice we stir and shake with, the sip of water we take to realign our palates between the bites and bottles of everything else we love. “These waters come from a real place, from a real source with a cultural identity attached,” says Mascha. “They mean something.” The post Seltzer Is Over. Mineral Water Is Forever. appeared first on PUNCH. #LaCroix #MineralWater

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Prices of Drinks in Nigeria [current_date Format ='Y']

A report by Euromonitor shows that over 40 million litres of drinks were sold in Nigeria in 2016. This ranks Nigeria 4th in the sales of drinks after the US, China, and Mexico. Over the years, this figure has been increasing with the increase in population. It is, therefore, no surprise that a lot of people search online for the prices of drinks in Nigeria. This article aims to provide answers to such queries. It contains the average prices obtainable in different outlets all over the country. Note that the article focuses on the prices of soft drinks in Nigeria. Where to Buy Drinks in Nigeria This is the list of places to get soft drinks online in Nigeria. Drinks.ng The first place to think of buying drinks online in Nigeria is Drinks.ng. They are a fast growing drink supplier and they specialize in providing a wide variety of drinks to individuals and organizations during occasions. Drinks.ng is a registered company with a physical office situated in Lagos. They deliver to any part of the country, and, of course, charge a varying delivery fee, depending on your location. They take advantage of the love of celebrations by Nigerians to supply their products. The company aims to take the burden of getting drinks off celebration organizers to allow them to focus on the celebration itself. Website: https://www.drinks.ng Email: [email protected] Phone: 0700 882 9996 Address: Plot 292E Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos DrinksInLagos DrinksInLagos, as the name implies, focus only on the Lagos market. This means they only target customers in Lagos. They supply drinks to get-togethers, bridal showers, house parties, weddings, and several other events. This company doesn’t just supply the drinks and leave you on your own, they also distribute the drinks during your event. In case you need your drinks to be supplied chilled, they also offer cooling services. But this comes at an extra cost. Their delivery period isn’t something to worry about since they deliver within 1 to 3 days of your order. They offer surprise packages when customers place orders in bulk. Website: https://www.drinksinlagos.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 08023303834 Address: Surulere, Lagos Jumia Jumia is a popular e-commerce store in Nigeria. There are only a few Nigerians (living in the city) that haven’t heard of Jumia. They sell a wide variety of items including drinks. You can find several brands of soft drinks on their website. Buying on Jumia is as simple as selecting the item you want and clicking a few buttons. Unlike the two companies listed above, Jumia doesn’t particularly supply drinks for events or parties. They treat the ordered drinks just like every other product. This means that when you place an order for drinks, the delivery person just brings it to your doorstep and zooms off after you receive your item. Website: https://www.jumia.com.ng Email: [email protected] Phone: 01 888 1100 Address: 11 Commercial Avenue, Sabo Yaba (next to Ozone Cinema) Jiji Jiji is an online marketplace where people place classified ads. Just like Jumia, they don’t sell drinks alone. As a matter of fact, Jiji doesn’t sell anything. It's just a platform. However, drink sellers take advantage of this platform to showcase their products. You’ll find several sellers who offer a wide variety of drinks from different brands. They sell the drinks in packs and wholesale. Get in touch with any of them and make arrangements on how they’ll deliver your order to you. As strictly advised by the administrators of this platform, don’t pay for any order you’ve not received. SME MarketHub This is an e-commerce store that appears to be owned and controlled by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB). They offer a range of soft drinks and other products for sale on their website. Their items are sold by different sellers while they act as the “middle man” that takes care of your order and delivery. They have a refund policy you should probably check out before placing your order. Customer reviews about their services are a mix of both positive and negative reviews with the negative ones appearing to be more than the positive ones. But, of course, many customers patronize them repeatedly. Website: https://www.smemarkethub.com Email: [email protected] Phone: +2348139850100 Related Current Price of Bag of Maize in Nigeria Bag of Flour Price in Nigeria Cost of Agricultural Commodities in Nigeria Current Cost of Commodities in Nigeria Price of Bag of Salt in Nigeria Prices of Soft Drinks in Nigeria Beverages Bigi Apple Plastic Bottle Drink 600ml X 12pcs: N1,000 - N2,000 Bigi Tropical Soft Drink 600ml X 12: N1,000 - N2,000 Bigi Cola Plastic Taste Squad X12: N1,000 - N2,200 Real Lemon Juice (480z) 100%: N2,500 - N3,000 CapriSun 40 Pouches Variety Pack Juice: N7,500 - N8,500 RC Cola 50CL Drink -12 Plastic Bottles of 50 CL: N1,000 - N1,500 Ribena Blackcurrants With Vitamins C: N2,000 - N3,000 Ribena Blackcurrant Juice (125ml): N1,200 - N1,500 LaCasera Apple 50cl X12: N1,000 - N1,200 Sprite 60cl X12: N1,200 - N1,500 Fanta Orange 60cl X12: N1,200 - N1,500 Coca-Cola Coke 60 CL X 12: N1,200 - N1,500 Teem Bitter Lemon - 12 Bottles in a Pack: N1,000 - N1,500 Coca-Cola 5Alive Pulpy Orange Fruit Drink 35cl X 6pcs: N1,500 - N2,000 Mirinda Orange Plastic Bottles 12 Packs of 50cl: N1,000 - N1,500 Pepsi Drink 12 in 1: N1,000 - N1,500 7Up Drink 12 Bottles In 1 Pack: N1,000 - N1,500 Malt Drinks Maltina Pet Plastic Bottles X12: N1,500 - N2,000 Malta Guinness Canned Drink X12: N2,500 - N3,000 Dubic Canned Malt X 24: N3,000 - N3,500 Dubic Malta Pet X 12: N2,000 - N2,500 Trophy Canned Grand Malta (Low Sugar) X 24: N3,000 - N3,500 Amstel Malta Canned (Low Sugar) X 24: N3,500 - N4,000 Amstel Malta Plastic (Low Sugar) X 12: N2,500 - N3,000 Milk Drinks Viju Milk Drink X 12 Bottles: N2,000 - N2,500 CWay Nutri-milk X12 Bottles: N2,000 - N2,500 Vitamilk Soya Milk Drink X 12 Bottles: N4,000 - N5,000 Peak Evaporated Milk X 48: N8,000 - N9,000 Hollandia Plain Sweetness Yoghurt (135ml) X12: N2,000 - N3,000 Hollandia Evaporated Full Cream Milk (65ml) X 48: N4,000 - N5,000 Hollandia Yoghurt Drink Strawberry (1L) X 10: N5,000 - N6,000 Non-Alcoholic Wine Pure Heaven Non-alcoholic Wine (75cl): N1,000 - N1,500 Light Live Non-alcoholic Red Wine (75cl): N1,000 - N1,500 Chamdor Sparkling Non-alcoholic Wine (75cl): N1,000 - N1,500 Eva Eva-Non-alcoholic Wine (75cl): N1,000 - N1,500 Devina Sparkling Non-alcoholic Wine (75cl): N1,000 - N1,500 Energy Drinks Ribena Blackcurrant Juice (125ml) X 16: N1,000 - N1,500 Lucozade Boost Regular Drink (125ml) X 16: N1,000 - N1,500 Ribena Ribena BlackCurrant Concentrate (1.5 Litres): N1,500 - N2,000 Ribena Blackcurrant (150ml) X 4: N3,000 - N3,500 Power Horse Energy Drink (250ml) X 24: N8,000 - N9,000 Red Bull Energy Drink (250ml) X 24: N8,000 - N9,500 Vitabiotics Wellwoman Vitamin Drink (250ml) X 6: N5,000 - N6,000 Compare Foodstuff Prices in Nigeria Foodstuff Prices in Nigeria Today (Complete List) Current Price of Bag of Rice in Nigeria Basmati Rice Price in Nigeria Latest Cost of Palm Oil in Nigeria Today Most Recent Price of Bag of Beans in Nigeria Prices of Coconut Oil in Nigeria Current Price of Bag of Maize in Nigeria Bag of Flour Price in Nigeria Cost of Agricultural Commodities in Nigeria Current Cost of Commodities in Nigeria Price of Bag of Salt in Nigeria Soybeans Price Per Ton in Nigeria Current Cost of a Live Cow in Nigeria Price of Water Bottles in Nigeria Price of Cocoa in Nigeria Today Read the full article

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IN CHINA,24-YEAR-OLD-29-YEAR-OLDS BECOME THE MAIN FORCE IN IMPORTING CONSUMER GOODS

On January 9th, Tmall International's "2018 Cross-border Consumption New Normal Youth Group Insight Report" was released: in 2018, cross-border e-commerce ushered in a major outbreak, and the total import volume increased substantially. Cross-border consumption has become the new normal of modern life.

The "Report" was jointly released by Tmall International and the First Financial Business Data Center (CBNData). According to the report, as of October 2018, the total import value of cross-border e-commerce increased by 53.7% year-on-year, and the source of merchandise imports has been distributed in more than 200 countries and regions around the world, with an import value exceeding 10 billion yuan. It is estimated that in 2020, China will have more than 200 million cross-border consumer users.

Mature families are still the core group of cross-border consumption. It is worth noting that the consumption power of the younger generation is rising. After 90/95, the young consumer group has become the main force of cross-border consumption, which has injected strong growth into the growth of import consumption. The original power, and presents a new trend of diversified consumption.

80% of young people cross-border consumption selection Tmall International

According to the "Report", in the past three years, more and more consumers have chosen Tmall International, and the proportion of daily consumption in cross-border consumption online has continued to rise.

From the age point of view, the proportion of consumption on the Tmall International platform after 90/95 has increased year by year, and the proportion of consumption of imported goods is significantly higher than that of other generations. Their pickpocket ability has improved rapidly, and the annual per capita consumption has reached double digits. It has surpassed the post-80s and become the main force of cross-border consumption.

More young people choose to buy cross-border merchandise at Tmall International. The data shows that Tmall International’s market share soared to 80% on the day of the cross-border transaction peak.

At the same time, more and more overseas brands have accelerated their presence in Tmall International, and the number of settled in 2018 has increased by 122% year-on-year. In the past four years, Tmall International has introduced nearly 19,000 overseas brands from 3,900 categories in 75 countries to enter the Chinese market.

Global brands have settled in Tmall International, and more choices can better satisfy young consumers who are willing to try. They can buy global good things without leaving home. Among them, 50% of young consumers not only buy one product, but more and more consumers buy different types of products to meet the daily diversified consumer demand.

After 90/95, young people not only love beauty but also pay more attention to health.

The consumption trends of young people represent the trend of the times. According to the "Report" summary, the consumption of young people in Tmall International after 90/95 has five notable features: First, beauty skin care is growing rapidly; second, healthy snacks are favored; third is on cats and dogs pets. It costs a lot; the fourth is the increase in overseas tide brand apparel consumption; the fifth is the popularity of smart appliances to improve the quality of life.

“Beauty and Skin Care” has become the most popular TOP3 product in Tmall International after 90/95 in the past year: mask, facial care set and facial essence. Oral beauty is popular, from oral hyaluronic acid, enzymes, to collagen, "food supplement" beauty care products are rapidly occupying the shopping cart after 90/95, of which Swisse oral hyaluronic acid water film is the number one hot spot in this category in the past year.

After 90/95, the pursuit of beauty has not stayed on the face project. The demand for whole body details has become more and more obvious: from the initial shower gel to scrub, to the heat of various body milk, beauty and body instruments, body skin. Sleek and white enamel is more and more valued and sought after by young consumers. Among them, the epilator has become the fastest-increased beauty instrument in the past year, and the consumption amount has increased by more than 20 times.

It is worth mentioning that the promotion of the hot mom after 90/95 has spared no effort to drive the consumption of maternal personal care products, among which pregnant women DHA products, scent cream, breast cream and other items are most favored.

Green, low-fat and no-addion have become the new direction of snack consumption for young people. The proportion of healthy snacks in snack consumption is increasing and continues to grow at a high speed. From the list of hot-selling healthy snacks TOP10, various types of healthy biscuits and dried fruits are their favorite types, and the nicorette quit smoking from the UK has become the most popular healthy snack in the past year. "Zero-food" health products are also increasingly capturing the hearts of 90/95. Gummy-type, jelly-type and other health care products with better taste are increasingly favored, and the sleep-helping soft candy is good after 90/95.

After 90/95, young people are more and more like overseas fashion apparel brands, and the proportion of Teddy International trend brand consumption and apparel consumption has steadily increased. Urban Outfitters, Supreme, off-white, and AIR JORDAN are sought after for the trend series. In the other side of the trend of consumption, "the tide play", the contribution after 90/95 is second to none, and the consumption in the Tmall international trend toy category accounts for 40%, among which KAKAO FRIENDS, LINE FRIENDS, Tokyo Otaku Mode Isometric brands are popular.

In addition, compared with the overall population, the enthusiasm for purchasing pet products at Tmall International after 90/95 is particularly high, and pet staple food, beauty cleaning products and snacks & toys are currently the biggest expense. In addition to satisfying the "small family", they are also very concerned about the health of pets; pet medicines and health products have the highest proportion of deworming; professional topical cleaning products, such as eye and ear cleaners, The consumption scale of pet-related cleaning and health care products such as flavors and medicines has increased significantly.

After 90/95 of pursuing quality life, it is a small expert who buys smart home appliances, and spares no effort to create "Xiajiabiyu". Vacuum cleaners and machine-washable electric blankets, and more convenient steam mops have become the fastest-growing small household appliances in the past year; broken machines and electric kettles have also added color to their kitchens. Among them, the net red product Bruno cooking pot is a fire in this winter, and the sales growth in the second half of this year is rapid.

Nowadays, young people pay more attention to the sense of life rituals and carefully select them in household items. They are more inclined to have a design style of luxury homes. In the most popular home category in the past year, Italian FLOS chandeliers, Japan INTERLAGOS Light and luxury products such as duvets and Australian DOWNIA bedding products invade their home life in the name of “adding fun”.

How to enter your own brand in Tmall International

Tmall is a marketplace for trusted brands and products that Chinese consumers need, and you need to match them. The standard can open a Tmall store and pay for storage.

A commercial entity located in mainland China must hold a Chinese retail business license.

The product should also be located in mainland China in order to complete the order quickly and ship it at the time of order.

As a seller, you can choose:

In order to manage your own store, although it may be troublesome, you may also personalize your store because you want to.

Working as a wholesaler means your product will be displayed in the Tmall store and has a high visibility.

TOJAR has professional e-commerce experts who can provide you with professional knowledge and detailed investment plans.

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10 Ways How can I Buy Cheap Organic Food and Where to Buy Online?

In this article you find the ways of organic to buy on budgets and where you shop online at the cheapest price – here are 10 ways to eat organic on a budget

1. Grow your personal

You don’t require a backyard and it takes a tiny effort to develop several pots of your favorite herbs and vegetables and it’s so satisfying. You can develop anywhere, on windowsills, on the balcony, or on the driveway. Begin with herbs as they can be so costly to purchase and take up the small rooms. Try up-cycling your blank egg cartons into farmers for seedlings and using old bean cans and milk bottles for plant pots.

2. Feed less meat

Meat is at the peak of my preference list when it reaches to buying organic. Meat is costly, buy less, and make vegetables the center of consideration. When you do purchase meat, buy cheaper cuts like shoulder and belly, they take richer cooking but are often more delicious than the prime cuts. What Meat Should I Buy Organic?

3. Reduce waste

The average household trash between 20-30% of their food, through failing the larder, overbuying, and poor storage. I see this as an allowance for purchasing choicer quality and organic food. Make sure you use your oldest meat and vegetables prime and make your meal plan around those ingredients. I save a draw in my fridge for the oldest food and twist the food into it before it gets cooked.

4. Buy in bulk

Purchasing some food in bulk can help you keep capital in the large run. Bulk buy goods are often more affordable. Stick to pasta, pulses, dried foods, and vegetables that have deep lifelike potatoes and onions. You can additionally buy whole animals butchered for a great price. Refrigerate them in pieces and cuts and defrost as needed.

5. Buy seasonal

Produce is more affordable when it is in season. Firstly because it hasn’t had to be dispatched halfway beyond the world and further because it will be more plentiful. As you know I base all my ingredients around periodically produce for this purpose as well as the higher quality. Use this great yearly chart as a guide when shopping. Here is the list of Seasonal Food

6. Cook from scratch

Convenience foods are more pricey than preparing raw elements from scratch as long as you view after your parts and use them sparingly. I like to bake extra pieces of food that I can eat for lunch the following day or refrigerate for use in the future.

7. Know the ‘Clean fifteen’

The Environmental Working group has published a list called the ‘clean fifteen’ naming the least pesticide-ridden vegetables. If you can’t bear to buy all organic then these fruit and vegetable are the best non-organic produce to buy – avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, frozen peas, onions, asparagus, mangoes, papayas, kiwis, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes.

These are the fittest to dodge: apples, strawberries, grapes, celery, peaches, spinach, sweet bell peppers, imported nectarines, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas, and potatoes.

8. Join a local organic box scheme

Local box schemes are not constantly the most affordable alternative but they will regularly compete with the costs of organic supermarket food. They will give a great base of components for the week, preserve your time shopping, and support local farms. If they provide you an opportunity to, buy a veg box without potatoes. This will provide you a wider variety of ingredients. Imported organic food costs a lot more so dodge boxes that use imported food.

9. Create an organic buying group or co-op

Association collectively with other people engaged in buying organic food and set up a co-op. Here’s some info on how to set up a co-op by the Soil Association. This will award you buying power, as you will have a larger spend. It will also allow you to buy from co-operative wholesalers such as Essential-trading and Suma co-op. Co-ops are a truly resilient model for trade and operating mutually that can also conserve your funds as an individual.

10. Shop carefully and avoid supermarkets

Organic food is seen as a premium good and can be overly costly for this reason. Supermarkets are guilty of this, so it is best to avoid them. Supermarkets usually have their rates available online, note down the price of the goods you usually buy, and compare them with online organic shops, farmer's markets.

Where do you buy organic food online?

If you are seeking in Melbourne Australia Natures Cart offers you a large range of organic grocery items and organic meat and pork or fruit and vegetables at the lowest costs in the entire city of Melbourne. Our aim to deliver quality organic food at your doorstep and the Australian community. We welcome all the inquiries related to the orders. For the shop visit our site. https://www.naturescart.com.au/

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Anne Saxelby, founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers | Photo by Christine Han Direct-to-consumer sales simply can’t replace the sheer volume of specialty cheese purchased by chefs This is Eater Voices, where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. First-time writer? Don’t worry, we’ll pair you with an editor to make sure your piece hits the mark. If you want to write an Eater Voices essay, please send us a couple paragraphs explaining what you want to write about and why you are the person to write it to [email protected]. Last week, many Americans became aware of yet another terrible side effect of the COVID-19 crisis: Dairy farmers, facing decreased demand and an oversupply of their product, are finding it necessary to dump millions of gallons of perfectly good milk. As one Wisconsin dairy farmer told NBC News, “You can’t shut down cows. You can’t turn them off like a faucet.” If the specter of wasted milk is the most potent symbol of the considerable hardship confronting the American dairy industry, it is also only one part of a less visible story: Just as the country’s dairy farmers are suffering, so are its specialty cheesemakers. While dairy farmers were dumping milk in the Midwest, Jasper Hill Farm, one of the country’s most successful and influential artisan cheesemakers, was busy selling off the herd of cows on its home farm in Vermont — the same herd that built the foundation for its award-winning lineup of cheese. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Vermont’s artisan cheesemakers have experienced a 50 to 70 percent drop in sales, according to a report released by the Vermont Cheese Council. These grim statistics aren’t limited to Vermont: They have been echoed by many other small-scale cheesemakers I have spoken to in the U.S. and beyond. As the founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, a New York City-based retailer and wholesaler of American artisan cheese, my business is among many in the cheese world that have seen our sales upended dramatically. Our company derives over 50 percent of our income from wholesale sales and distribution, and more than 70 percent of that is made up of sales to restaurants. As the pandemic forced restaurants to shutter, that income went away literally overnight. But while this economic injury is severe, its distribution across the food industry is uneven. Even as sales from companies predominantly geared toward food service and restaurants have been obliterated, large-scale grocery chains have lines around the block and cannot keep their shelves stocked. This imbalance has left many in the artisan cheese world scrambling to survive. Most artisan cheesemakers are small-scale producers who rely on smaller distributors, relationships with restaurants and chefs, and farmers markets to sell their wares. They are happily divorced from the large-volume, commodity cheese market, whose prices are dictated by commodities market traders. The economic independence that comes with making and selling value-added products like cheese is one of the reasons that farmers began turning to artisan cheese in the first place. In most cases, the commodity market doesn’t pay farmers enough to cover the costs of production. Selling cheese through smaller channels like restaurants and farmers markets can have multiple benefits for small cheesemakers. Smaller businesses are less hampered by bureaucracy, complicated new product setup protocols, deal-breaking insurance limit requirements, long order lead times, etc. They are also more nimble and flexible, and typically the person making the purchase is also the passionate force behind the kitchen or the cheese counter interacting directly with customers. But when those smaller channels dry up, it would be useful to be able to sell into larger grocery chains. This is something that is out of reach for most small farms: Those that are large enough and have the protocols in place to sell to these types of chains are few and far between. And even for those that do, such as Jasper Hill Farm, the math is not easy there, either. Direct-to-consumer sales, wonderful as they may be, simply cannot replace the sheer volume of cheese that was being purchased by restaurants and chefs. As one of the largest of America’s artisan cheese producers, Jasper Hill does a little bit of everything. It sells cheese to small independent shops and distributors, along with grocery behemoths like Trader Joe’s and Costco. Mateo Kehler, Jasper Hill’s co-founder, told me that even though his company has relationships with these large purveyors, it is very difficult to turn on a pipeline to their customers overnight. The amount of time it takes to set up a new item in a store’s inventory system can be upward of six months, and promotions are planned many months in advance. So if a farm is confronted with a pileup of inventory, these large retailers cannot offer quick and nimble solutions when it comes to finding a home for this surplus of cheese. It is imperative to note that no matter how the artisan cheese world struggles to pivot and redirect the flow of its products, direct-to-consumer sales, wonderful as they may be, simply cannot replace the sheer volume of cheese that was being purchased by restaurants and chefs. Whereas the most die-hard home cook might purchase a pound of cheese at a time, a chef would order five to 10 pounds of cheese several times a week to use in a particular dish. This helps explain why chefs are the true champions of the American artisan cheese industry: Over the past three decades, they have been both inspired by it and the force behind its explosive growth. When you take the chefs, restaurants, and their patrons out of the equation, the sales void that our small-scale cheesemakers now must overcome becomes formidable. When I spoke to Mateo Kehler last week, he was simultaneously frank and melancholy about his decision to sell Jasper Hill’s herd of cows. The farm simply had 50 cows’ worth of too much milk to process, and rather than diminish the paycheck of one of the partner farms that relies on their milk purchases, Kehler and his partners decided to take the hit so they could continue to buy milk from these other farmers. Some of Jasper Hill’s cows went to neighboring farms that will continue to supply milk for their cheeses, and some of the older and less productive cows were culled. It is a truly terrible choice for any farmer to have to make, and one that was also reflective of Jasper Hill’s mission over the past 15 years to create a “Taste of Place” in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. That is not a job that the company can do alone. It requires a network of local dairy farms supplying it with milk, as well as a workforce to milk the animals; crop the land; make, age, and sell the cheese; and on and on. Without even one of these crucial pieces of the puzzle, everything could fall apart. So Kehler and his partners decided to hedge their bets on their workers and local farm partners to keep their mission alive. Other cheesemakers, such as Maryland’s Firefly Farms and Vermont’s Blue Ledge and Lazy Lady Farms, are trying to divert more of their milk supply away from fresh, soft cheeses and toward firmer, aged cheeses. The latter are less perishable and keep for many months, whereas softer, higher-moisture cheeses have only a six-to-12-week lifespan. In fact, firm, low-moisture cheeses continue to improve with age, reaching their peak of flavor anywhere from three months to two years after they were made. That’s why, while many people are talking about a COVID-19 baby boom nine months from now, I am predicting a baby boom of COVID-19 cheeses made to capture the value of the milk being produced and turn it into delicious food for sunnier days. This is a good strategy that allows cheesemakers to use all their available milk and not diminish the size of their farms’ herds or disrupt relationships with suppliers. Firefly Farms, for example, relies on a network of eight Amish farms to supply all of its goat’s milk. So far, it has been able to continue its milk purchases and lower costs by reducing wages for all its employees and cutting any nonessential expenses. But with over 80 percent of its sales wiped out over the past few weeks, it’s unclear how much longer Firefly will be able to continue in this vein. In Vermont, meanwhile, Blue Ledge and the one-woman Lazy Lady Farms are fighting a similar economic battle as they find ways to make more of their own goat herds’ milk into aged cheese. Our artisan cheesemakers need you, the consumer, more than ever, to seek out their cheeses for your next pasta dish, salad, sandwich, you name it. While this approach is far more attractive than the alternative of dumping milk, or of making fresh soft cheese that might spoil before it gets to market, it raises its own questions and concerns. Will the farms have the necessary cash flow to keep their operations going until their cheeses are aged and ready to sell many months from now? Will they have enough storage space in their aging caves to house all of this inventory? And are these the cheeses the market wants? Those questions bring me to my next point: consumers’ COVID-19 shopping habits. It seems there’s something about a pandemic that triggers the part of our brain that craves protein, and in the cheese department, that means that staples like Parmesan and cheddar have been flying off the shelves. But it has been harder to redirect a customer’s attention to the specialty cheese case where the local, handmade, slightly more esoteric cheeses reside. And that’s why our artisan cheesemakers need you, the consumer, more than ever, to seek out their cheeses for your next pasta dish, salad, sandwich, you name it. They may be slightly more expensive, and provide a slightly different riff on your recipe, but when you choose them, you’re choosing to contribute to a virtuous cycle of sustainable agriculture, vibrant rural economies, and, of course, the future of delicious cheese. Every time you purchase artisan cheese, you vote to keep this industry alive and thriving. And finally, if you want to make a difference, get your cheese from a farmers market, a restaurant that’s doing delivery, or a small independent retailer — many of us, myself included, ship nationwide directly to your doorstep. Whole Foods (aka Amazon) does not need any more of your money. Small businesses and the farms they support do. And, as a bonus, there’s usually not a line around the block to get in. Anne Saxelby is the founder and co-owner of Saxelby Cheesemongers, a New York City-based retailer and wholesaler of American artisan cheese. Editor: Rebecca Flint Marx from Eater - All https://ift.tt/2xTzbbF

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Don’t forget the fridge

Easy-to-miss food containers like mustard and salad dressing can sit for eons before you’ve realized they’re expired. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

It’s time for spring cleaning—and that includes your refrigerator.

As you begin to assess the far reaches of your fridge, shoving aside those eternal pickles and crusty mustard bottles, remember to set aside glass containers and any items marked with the recycling symbol. Those are all readily accepted by your local recycling agency.

It’s not always easy to decide what to pitch and what to keep, because the expiration labels can get a little tricky sometimes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food product dating resource provides important details on federal regulations for different types of foods, and the Michigan Food Safety website is also a great resource.

What do the different food product dates mean? Let’s take a look.

Best If Used By/Before: This indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

Sell By: This tells the store how long to display the product for sale, for the purposes of inventory management. It is not a safety date.

Use By: This is the last date recommended for use of the product at its peak quality. It is not a safety date, except for when it applies to infant formula. The “Use By” date is selected by the manufacturer, packer or distributor of the product on the basis of product analysis throughout its shelf life, tests, or other information. It is also based on the conditions of handling, storage, preparation and use.

Infant formula

Federal regulations require a “Use By” date on the product label of infant formula, under FDA inspection. Consumption by this date ensures the formula contains the quantity of each nutrient as described on the label.

Formula must maintain an acceptable quality to pass through an ordinary bottle nipple. Never buy or use baby formula after its “Use By” date.

Fridge duty

To start cleaning the fridge, begin with a visual and smell check in all areas, including drawers.

Immediately discard any food or containers of food that are discolored, smell bad, dried out or moldy. In this case, it is probably best to place the food and the packaging directly into the trash.

As you clean, keep in mind that drawers with designated air and moisture control for fruits, vegetables and meats help keep foods fresh, but they are not impermeable to eventual mold.

Milk products and fresh meats and fish are usually the first to reach the point of no return. If you’re not using meats and fish within one or two days, be sure to freeze them immediately after you purchase them. If the item is not frozen, discard it if the stamped date has passed.

The fruit and vegetable drawers should be examined carefully. Leftover bags of salads could be lingering next to other forgotten, partially used produce that has passed its prime.

Organic products and products free of preservatives will spoil faster, as they typically lack any additives to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast or bacteria.

King size

Many people buy larger, economy-size items from wholesale clubs or big box retailers that don’t always offer alternative smaller sizes. Maybe you planned to use those bulk purchases for multiple uses, or for recipes that never played out.

Either way, if you’ve forgotten about those large items or you decided not to use them—or more than likely, you’ve opened it and used it just once—those items often get pushed toward the back of the refrigerator.

When the time comes to clean, you’ll find those big bags of items—carrots, celery and such—are no longer edible.

It’s often quite clear what you need to discard. But watch closely for items that have long exceeded their due date. They should be tossed. Some common items in this category include:

Mustard

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Sour cream

Cream cheese

Cottage cheese

Yogurt

Pickles

Salad dressings

Cheese

Butter

Breads

Jams and jellies

Chicken broth

Soups

Once you’ve cleared the actual items out, you should remove all the drawers and wash them in the sink. Let them dry completely before returning them to the refrigerator.

While the drawers are removed and drying, use warm, soapy water (dishwashing soap is best) and a sponge to clean the inside of the fridge, including fixed shelves, side panels and such. Splashes, drips and other messes can even hit the undersides of shelves, so be sure to look there, too.

Once you’ve cleaned it and aired it out, you should be all set. It’s finally time to organize your newly cleaned fridge.

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Don’t forget the fridge

Easy-to-miss food containers like mustard and salad dressing can sit for eons before you’ve realized they’re expired. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

It’s time for spring cleaning—and that includes your refrigerator.

It’s not always easy to decide what to pitch and what to keep, because the expiration labels can get a little tricky sometimes.

What do the different food product dates mean? Let’s take a look.

Best If Used By/Before: This indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

Sell By: This tells the store how long to display the product for sale, for the purposes of inventory management. It is not a safety date.

Infant formula

Formula must maintain an acceptable quality to pass through an ordinary bottle nipple. Never buy or use baby formula after its “Use By” date.

Fridge duty

To start cleaning the fridge, begin with a visual and smell check in all areas, including drawers.

Immediately discard any food or containers of food that are discolored, smell bad, dried out or moldy. In this case, it is probably best to place the food and the packaging directly into the trash.

As you clean, keep in mind that drawers with designated air and moisture control for fruits, vegetables and meats help keep foods fresh, but they are not impermeable to eventual mold.

The fruit and vegetable drawers should be examined carefully. Leftover bags of salads could be lingering next to other forgotten, partially used produce that has passed its prime.

Organic products and products free of preservatives will spoil faster, as they typically lack any additives to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast or bacteria.

King size

When the time comes to clean, you’ll find those big bags of items—carrots, celery and such—are no longer edible.

It’s often quite clear what you need to discard. But watch closely for items that have long exceeded their due date. They should be tossed. Some common items in this category include:

Mustard

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Sour cream

Cream cheese

Cottage cheese

Yogurt

Pickles

Salad dressings

Cheese

Butter

Breads

Jams and jellies

Chicken broth

Soups

Once you’ve cleared the actual items out, you should remove all the drawers and wash them in the sink. Let them dry completely before returning them to the refrigerator.

Once you’ve cleaned it and aired it out, you should be all set. It’s finally time to organize your newly cleaned fridge.

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The Top 5 Acai Berry Supplements of 2018

The acai berry is a fruit native to areas of Central and South America and has become one of the trendiest superfruits in the health space. These tiny berries pack a powerful punch as they contain an abundance of medicinal properties that are useful for all types of ailments.

It’s easy to see why the indigenous people of the Amazon have been using the fruit for years for its amazing health benefits.

Acai berries can help provide you with an excellent source of energy, and improve your immune system. They have also been proven in numerous studies to heal certain diseases.

Below is a list of the best acai berry supplements on the market, according to price, product quality, and customer reviews. Part two of this guide breaks down what exactly goes into a acai berry supplements and how they work.

Here’s our #1 recommended acai berry supplement:

1- Sari Foods Acai Powder

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Premium organically grown acai berries, freeze dried in the purest form. That’s what you get with Sari Foods acai powder.

Since this supplement comes in powder form it makes it easy to add acai to your smoothies or protein shakes, or add it to a recipe to improve the nutritional value of a meal. In fact, the guys at Sari Foods will actually send you a recipe card with cool ways to incorporate the acai powder in your meals and drinks.

So what separates Sari Foods Acai from their competition?

Here’s what the company has to say:

“Sari Foods Organic Acai is a pure acai powder. Unlike acai juice powders (where acai is juiced then dried to a powder), we also preserve all of the fiber from the fruit which promotes digestion and even helps to keep you fuller for longer. Furthermore, our berries are harvested at their nutritional peak and freeze-dried (the best method to maintain the same nutritional profile as fresh acai) the same day to preserve freshness and their superior flavor.”

It’s not the cheapest acai supplement out there, but as far as quality and purity go, it’s hard to find a better option.

Serving size: 1 tsp – about 65 servings in the bag.

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2- Now Foods Acai 500

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Now Foods is a leading brand in the health supplement space, and their acai product is one of the most popular acai product sold on Amazon.

This particular acai supplement comes in capsule form for a convenient and simple on-the-go acai berry solution. Each capsule contains 500 mg of freeze dried acai.

Here’s what the company has to say about their acai product:

“NOW uses only solvent-free, freeze-dried Acai Berries to ensure that all the nutrients present in fresh Acai are retained.”

This product contains absolutely zero sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Recommended dosage instructions: Take 2 capsules 1-2 times daily. 100 capsules in the bottle.

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3- MySuperFoods Organic Acai Powder

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An acai powder made from acai berries hand-picked from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. That’s what MySuperFoods’ acai product is all about.

The company ensures the berries used to make the powder are indeed 100% organic.

From the guys at MySuperFoods on the acai berries they use: “[They’re] not only Certified Organic by the Soil Association, but they are also eco-friendly and sustainable so you can enjoy our powder with a clean conscience.”

Recommended dosage: 10g -15g daily. There are 125 grams total in the bag.

This product is vegan and vegetarian friendly and both gluten and dairy free.

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4- Terrasoul Superfoods Acai Powder

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Terrasoul Superfoods makes an organic, freeze dried acai supplement in powder form.

What makes this company different from their competition? Here’s what the guys at Terrasoul Superfoods have to say:

“Unlike other companies that use co-packers, we directly import, lab test and package our ingredients to ensure quality. We are also one of the largest wholesale suppliers of organic superfoods in the U.S. and are trusted by hundreds of the nation’s top juice and smoothie bars and organic food manufactures as their source for high-quality superfoods.

Working in close partnership with our suppliers enables us to offer the highest quality ingredients at a superior value.”

Allergy warning: packaged in a facility that handles tree nuts.

Serving size: 1.5 tsp – 37 total servings in the bag.

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5- Feel Good Organics Acai Powder

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Feel Good Organics is the company behind this particular organic acai powder supplement.

Sourced from acai berries directly imported from Brazil, this premium powder is top of the line and definitely not a cheap option either.

The powder is 100% raw which means no unnecessary fillers or additives are used. It is also recommended that you refrigerate the bag after opening to keep it fresh longer.

One of the top rated acai products on Amazon, according to the customer reviews.

Serving size: 1 tsp – 151 servings total in the bag.

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What are acai berries?

The flavor of this small berry is like a blackberry mixed with dark chocolate. Many people have claimed that the chocolatey flavor is more of an aftertaste that you experience after you have chewed on the berry for a while.

Acai berries are reddish-purple fruits that are about an inch long. They come from the acai palm tree and are high in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. They contain more antioxidants than other common berries such as strawberries, cranberries, camu camu, or even blueberries.

Another advantage of eating acai berries or taking an acai supplement is that it is known to promote healthy weight loss. Many people have experienced positive results while taking an acai berry supplement combined with a nutritious diet plan and exercise routine.

How do acai berries work?

The acai berry is often used to help promote a healthy immune system, improve energy, and assist in weight loss.

The considerable number of antioxidants in each serving help with immune support. These antioxidants can fight off harmful free radicals and oxidants that can weigh you down. For that reason, the berry is the focus of many studies as experts test out how effective acai berries are in combating life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and certain forms of cancer.

Although there is little scientific proof that acai berries can help promote weight loss, many people claim that supplements containing the superfruit really work. It could be the fact that acai berries supply you with plenty of energy, which can help keep you moving so that you burn fat easier.

Or those who use acai berry detox products may experience slight weight loss once they detox their body and remove harmful toxic buildup.

So what’s so special about antioxidants?

Antioxidants have been in the news for many years. And usually when they are mentioned, it’s because of the results of a new study showing how effective they can be in the fight against heart disease.

If you have a history of heart disease in your family, or you already experience cardiovascular issues, you may have been told to eat more foods containing antioxidants such as strawberries or blueberries. But what exactly are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are found in plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables. They can also be found in tea and coffee. These compounds have made headlines over the past few years because they are also found in wine and dark chocolate, making these otherwise ‘non-healthy’ foods a nutritious, heart-healthy choice.

The word ‘antioxidants’ is used to describe the thousands of compounds that are beneficial to our health. Some of the most common include flavanols, resveratrol, lycopene, as well as Vitamins A, C, and E [1].

Antioxidants are useful because they can prevent cell damage caused by oxidants. These are free-radicals we encounter on a regular basis. They are also produced naturally by our bodies. Some free radicals that are found in our environment include cigarette smoke and alcohol.

Free radicals are made by our bodies to fight harmful viruses, however if there are too many in your system, they can cause damage and contribute to certain types of cancer and heart disease. Therefore, it’s important to consume foods and supplements that contain antioxidants, like acai berries.

What are the benefits of acai berries?

There is an abundance of benefits to consuming fresh acai berries or taking a supplement. While we have yet to discover all the advantages of this small and powerful fruit, below are a few benefits that the experts believe to be true.

Fights heart disease

There are many factors that can cause heart disease such as a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and stress. When left untreated, these issues can lead to heart conditions such as chest pain, valvular heart disease, and coronary heart disease.

Acai berries contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat cardiovascular disease. When consumed regularly, these berries have shown that they can have a positive effect on the body’s oxidative stress level, blood pressure, and overall metabolic activity.

May fight certain types of cancer

Any fruit or vegetable that contains antioxidants is useful in fighting cancer. Although more research needs to be performed to determine how effective acai berries are, studies have shown that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the fruit can fight cancer cells and lower the risk of the user developing cancer [2].

Improves immune health

Acai berries offer excellent immune defense because they are high in Vitamin C. Consuming foods that are high in this vitamin can help to give your immune system the boost it needs to combat colds and viruses [3].

Boosts energy levels

People who eat acai berries regularly or take a supplement daily claim that they experience an energy boost. Just be sure to only take the recommended dose if you are taking supplements since consuming too much acai berry can give you a big energy boost that can result in unwanted fatigue [4].

May help with weight loss

There are skeptics who may disagree with the fact that acai berries can help with weight loss, however, there are also studies which show that dieters have seen positive results when trying to lose weight by taking an acai berry supplement.

It could be due to the high fiber content in the fruit that can help to suppress your appetite and reduce hunger [5].

What are the side effects of acai berries?

Acai berries have made a positive change in the supplement industry, however like many other herbal and plant-based supplements, there are some side effects that you should be aware of before you take them.

If you consume too many acai berries at once, the beneficial antibiotics can have an adverse effect. They will begin to buildup toxins inside the body, which can lead to various health issues including fatigue, acne, or yeast infections.

Some acai berry supplements contain echinacea. This is an herb that is known to cause inflammation of the liver, which could potentially cause liver damage. It could also have a damaging effect on the immune system.

Extensive use of acai berry supplements can cause a significant drop in your blood pressure. People who already experience heart problems should be aware of this and use the supplement with caution.

Acai berries can interact with pan relievers such as naproxen or aspirin. You should never combine acai berries or an acai supplement with these pain killers unless your doctor recommends it.

Eating acai berries could cause swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat. It could also cause additional respiratory problems. Individuals who have a pollen allergy may have more side effects when taking an acai berry supplement.

How to take acai berry supplements

Acai berry supplements are available in many formats. Take them in powder or extract form, or added to a detox solution for weight loss. Since they are known to provide an energy boost, the berries can be found in many popular energy drinks.

Antioxidants can help reduce the early signs of aging. Therefore, you may find acai berries in the ingredients of your favorite beauty products. There are many cosmetics now available that contain acai oil such as anti-aging skin creams, facial and body creams, lotions, shampoos and conditioners.

You can purchase over-the-counter supplements that contain acai berry extract. Just be sure to read the label and pay attention to the directions. While the berries are a natural form of antioxidants and other helpful nutrients, remember that taking too much could cause serious side effects.

Recap

Acai Berries are a popular fruit with many health benefits. They are used in the vast regions of the Amazon for hundreds of years to promote energy and boost the immune system.

Today, experts are still trying to find out more about all the wonders of this tiny fruit and how it can benefit people with serious health conditions such as cancer or cardiovascular disease.

While more research needs to be done, taking acai berry supplements has shown to help many people lower their cholesterol, improve their blood pressure, and even lose weight. Always take dietary supplements as directed. Even if they are a natural alternative to prescription medications, acai berries can be harmful if you take too many at once.

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The Top 5 Acai Berry Supplements of 2018

It’s easy to see why the indigenous people of the Amazon have been using the fruit for years for its amazing health benefits.

Acai berries can help provide you with an excellent source of energy, and improve your immune system. They have also been proven in numerous studies to heal certain diseases.

Here’s our #1 recommended acai berry supplement:

1- Sari Foods Acai Powder

Lowest price on Amazon

Premium organically grown acai berries, freeze dried in the purest form. That’s what you get with Sari Foods acai powder.

So what separates Sari Foods Acai from their competition?

Here’s what the company has to say:

It’s not the cheapest acai supplement out there, but as far as quality and purity go, it’s hard to find a better option.

Serving size: 1 tsp – about 65 servings in the bag.

Buy Sari Foods Acai Powder on Amazon

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2- Now Foods Acai 500

Lowest price on Amazon

Now Foods is a leading brand in the health supplement space, and their acai product is one of the most popular acai product sold on Amazon.

This particular acai supplement comes in capsule form for a convenient and simple on-the-go acai berry solution. Each capsule contains 500 mg of freeze dried acai.

Here’s what the company has to say about their acai product:

“NOW uses only solvent-free, freeze-dried Acai Berries to ensure that all the nutrients present in fresh Acai are retained.”

This product contains absolutely zero sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Recommended dosage instructions: Take 2 capsules 1-2 times daily. 100 capsules in the bottle.

Buy Now Foods Acai on Amazon

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3- MySuperFoods Organic Acai Powder

Lowest price on Amazon

An acai powder made from acai berries hand-picked from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. That’s what MySuperFoods’ acai product is all about.

The company ensures the berries used to make the powder are indeed 100% organic.

Recommended dosage: 10g -15g daily. There are 125 grams total in the bag.

This product is vegan and vegetarian friendly and both gluten and dairy free.

Buy MySuperFoods Acai Powder on Amazon

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4- Terrasoul Superfoods Acai Powder

Lowest price on Amazon

Terrasoul Superfoods makes an organic, freeze dried acai supplement in powder form.

What makes this company different from their competition? Here’s what the guys at Terrasoul Superfoods have to say:

Working in close partnership with our suppliers enables us to offer the highest quality ingredients at a superior value.”

Allergy warning: packaged in a facility that handles tree nuts.

Serving size: 1.5 tsp – 37 total servings in the bag.

Buy Terrasoul Superfoods Acai Powder on Amazon

5- Feel Good Organics Acai Powder

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Feel Good Organics is the company behind this particular organic acai powder supplement.

Sourced from acai berries directly imported from Brazil, this premium powder is top of the line and definitely not a cheap option either.

The powder is 100% raw which means no unnecessary fillers or additives are used. It is also recommended that you refrigerate the bag after opening to keep it fresh longer.

One of the top rated acai products on Amazon, according to the customer reviews.

Serving size: 1 tsp – 151 servings total in the bag.

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What are acai berries?

How do acai berries work?

The acai berry is often used to help promote a healthy immune system, improve energy, and assist in weight loss.

Or those who use acai berry detox products may experience slight weight loss once they detox their body and remove harmful toxic buildup.

So what’s so special about antioxidants?

What are the benefits of acai berries?

Fights heart disease

May fight certain types of cancer

Improves immune health

Boosts energy levels

May help with weight loss

It could be due to the high fiber content in the fruit that can help to suppress your appetite and reduce hunger [5].

What are the side effects of acai berries?

Extensive use of acai berry supplements can cause a significant drop in your blood pressure. People who already experience heart problems should be aware of this and use the supplement with caution.

Acai berries can interact with pan relievers such as naproxen or aspirin. You should never combine acai berries or an acai supplement with these pain killers unless your doctor recommends it.

How to take acai berry supplements

Recap

Acai Berries are a popular fruit with many health benefits. They are used in the vast regions of the Amazon for hundreds of years to promote energy and boost the immune system.

Today, experts are still trying to find out more about all the wonders of this tiny fruit and how it can benefit people with serious health conditions such as cancer or cardiovascular disease.

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