Passion fruit, known by the botanical name Passiflora edulis, is a vining species of flower which produces edible fruits bountiful in beneficial plant compounds. In contrast to other well-known fruits, the edible portion of the passion fruit is the pulp-incased, juicy seeds at the center similar to the pomegranate. Among the many species of Passion…
We’ve been a long-time importer and distributor of raw Extra Virgin Avocado Oil, up until just recently offer as Organic Certified. If you are looking for a more favorable price point and do not require organic certification, you’re in luck with our latest addition of a conventional option! Avocados are a much-loved fruit packed…
Introducing the latest all-natural addition to our expansive product line, Tucuma Butter! Tucuma, also referred to by its botanical name Astrocaryum vulgare, is a spiny palm tree in the same genus as Murumuru, native to South America. In cultivation, it is a fairly slow growing plant, producing edible fruits after 8 years. The seeds are…
Native to South America, the Brazil nut tree is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest, growing over 180 feet tall and can live over 500 years! Its fruit and nutshell contain edible seeds which can weigh as much as 4 ½ lbs. The wood from these trees is prized for…
The first Earth Day held on April 22, 1970, motivated 20 million Americans to act against the impacts of industrial development and pollution at the time, which has proven to be a global phenomenon of environmental damage and serious health afflictions. Post Earth Day 1970, the United States Environmental Protection Agency was established and many…
Happy Holidays! It’s the end of the year, and we want to celebrate with 12 days of daily 12% savings. It’s a common misunderstanding that people believe the 12 days of Christmas begins on the 13th, leading up to the 25th—but it actually begins either on Christmas day or on the 26th; the day is…
We have a new and improved Lanolin option, phasing out our Lanolin – USP with our new Lanolin – EP! This new material maintains the same specifications and qualities as the previous one with a higher standard – meeting the standards of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). Lanolin – EP is a natural raw material extracted…
Our latest product addition is berry wonderful—we are now a supplier of Açaí Oil! You might have had an açaí bowl as a hearty snack, but this Brazilian superfruit is just as special in oil form. Açaí oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit from Euterpe oleracea or the Açaí palm, native to…
After a chilly March, April is very much welcomed up here in the Northwest! As the winter transitions into spring, the combination of cooler and warmer temperatures changes the air pressure, creating cumulus clouds, and these clouds bring April showers. Rain showers are not the only thing dropping this month – you can drop the…
International Women’s Day honors the achievement of women all over the globe and promoting women’s rights. A national holiday celebrated in multiple countries, International Women’s Day was established due to the efforts of the suffragettes and the promotion of women’s rights in America during the early 20th century. With the suffrage movement resulting in success,…
Aloe Vera (aloe barbadensis) is one of the oldest and most known natural folk remedies. Native to eastern and southern Africa, aloe grows wild in tropical climates and is extensively cultivated worldwide for its potential healing properties, especially treating sunburns or discomforting skin conditions. This well-known succulent plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries,…
What is Fractionation? Fractionate means to divide or break up; to separate (a mixture) into different portions, especially by a fractional process. In a general sense, fractionation is any process in which a mixture is separated into its different components (fractions). The term “fractionation” can also be used in the general and common context for…