WHOLESALE SUPERFOOD INGREDIENTS in the spotlight
MESQUITE organic, raw
Health conscious consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental health effects of eating processed sugars and artificial flavorings. In response to an increased demand, many food and beverage companies are seeking out natural alternatives. With its unique taste and low GI, mesquite may be the perfect solution as a healthier substitute to sugar. The nutrient dense Peruvian superfood is a versatile functional ingredient, which presents a significant number of health benefits.
SUPERFOOD INGREDIENTS mesquite product formats
Our wholesale mesquite products, are available in the following formats:
Powder: Organic Raw Mesquite Powder
Syrup: Organic Mesquite Syrup
Some further detail on each product format and their possible applications in the Food, Beverage, Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical sectors is provided below.
Organic Raw Mesquite Powder
Our Organic Raw Mesquite Powder is ideal for raw treats, health supplements, smoothie mixes, desserts, ice-creams, protein shakes, baking and much more. Its sweet flavour lends itself well for providing sweetness without the addition of sugar. Our Mesquite Powder is made 100% from the mesquite bean, is free flowing and shelf stable.
Organic Mesquite Syrup
Our Organic Mesquite Syrup is dark and viscous, with an intensely sweet and unique flavour, that has been compared to cinnamon, mocha and vanilla with hints of malt, with a underlying woody aroma. Our Mesquite Syrup is a great in applications such as cereal bars, desserts, ice-creams, smoothies, beverages and baking. It provides a great Low-GI alternative to other cane sugar based syrups. Our Mesquite Syrup is made using the entire mesquite pod, gently heated in water until a syrup has formed.
SUPERFOOD INGREDIENTS mesquite harvesting and production
A Peruvian Superfood
The term mesquite is often associated with the barbeque, as the hardwood from the tree is often used to add sweetness to grilled food. Also known as algarroba, mesquite has many uses aside from outdoor cooking, and presents a wide range of health benefits too.
Superfood Ingredients’ mesquite products are sourced from the forests of Northern Peru, the native country of the leguminous plant. The large seedpods are harvested by the local communities. They are then either sun dried and ground into a fine, nutty, sweet powder; or used to form a thick syrup. Both the mesquite powder and syrup can be used as great natural sweetener, useful in a variety of applications, from desserts to baked goods.
Mesquite (Prosopis pallida) was a dietary staple of the Native Americans. They are thought to have ground the pods into fine flour and use it to bake mesquite cakes, to provide sustained, slow release energy whilst out hunting. They also used the leaves of the plant in teas and medicine.
Mesquite as a functional ingredient
Although mesquite has long been used by the indigenous cultures, it is only in recent years that the Peruvian superfood has spread worldwide.
In this short time since it has hit the international food and beverage market, it has been celebrated for its versatility and unique taste, which some liken to molasses or caramel. Superfood Ingredients’ Organic Raw Mesquite Powder is ideal for sweetening smoothies and health snacks, or for use as a low GI flour in baking.
Our Organic Mesquite Syrup is produced by extracting the juices from the mesquite pods, to form thick, dark syrup. The syrup works as a great binder and sweetener for cereal bars, and can be used in baked goods and beverages.