Organic foods in non toxic quality for perfect taste and aroma create a great experience not only in Advent

Not a single meal without flour, try healthy alternatives

If for some reason you do not want to consume gluten or you like trying new kitchen techniques, it is a very good reason to reach for alternative flours. Besides replacing the white classic flour, which practically has no nutritional value, they are a very tasty change in the diet with certain health benefits depending on which you choose. Which ones do we offer, what do they provide and how can you work with them?

The unusual manioc flour is made from manioc tuber (Yucca), one of the most used ingredients in Asian cuisine, now the fifth most consumed plant worldwide just behind brown rice, wheat, corn, and potatoes. It serves as a good energy source, supports smooth intestinal transit, is gluten-free and offers the body an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. It is rich in starch, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C, which is a strong antioxidant and helps the absorption of non-heme (plant-based iron) from food by the body. Unlike some gluten-free flours which can result in crumbly or too dry dishes, manioc flour supports moisture retention, binds well and is taste and functionally similar to wheat flour. It is suitable for baking, especially cookies and cakes, thickening meals, and preparing pancakes.

If you do not want to eat gluten but still need a good ally for baking and cooking, it is definitely gluten-free oat flour. It can fully replace traditional flours, both rye and wheat, whether in baking or cooking recipes. It is ideal for baking bread, muffins, cookies, waffles or pancakes. Oats are valued cereals for several good reasons and have been used in cuisine and folk medicine since ancient times. They are rich in vitamins E and B, plant proteins, amino acids, insoluble fiber which supports good digestion and weight loss, trace elements and basic minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Oats are considered a good antioxidant.

A traditional ingredient without which you cannot bake macarons, well known to all lovers of this French delicacy, is almond flour. However, it has become a star in many other recipes due to its delicate taste, high nutritional values and low carbohydrate content. It is naturally gluten-free and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. Do not confuse it with almond powder. Unlike ground almonds, the flour is defatted. It therefore contains higher protein levels (mainly arginine, an essential amino acid with cardioprotective properties), but lower carbohydrate and lipid content than almond powder. It is rich in fiber (80% of the fiber content is insoluble). It is a good source of polyunsaturated fats and oleic acid. It is suitable for ketogenic and low-carb diets and diabetics because it has a low glycemic index. Because of its high fiber content, it absorbs added liquids well, so baked goods turn out very crisp. If you bake with sourdough, mix almond flour with other suitable types; for successful baking, it should be represented at 30%. If you want to bake with sourdough using only almond flour, you will need to add many eggs or gelled flaxseed.

Exotic smelling banana plantain flour is flour ground from dried plantain bananas, firmer textured bananas sometimes called vegetable bananas. These bananas are traditionally used in African cuisine for tasty vegetable dishes and as a side dish for meat. Plantains are not as sweet as dessert bananas, making them more suitable for diabetic diets and weight loss. It is primarily used for baking. It suits cakes, brownies, tortes, porridges, and smoothies. It has a mild flavor, is very nutritious, naturally gluten-free, easily digestible and has a low glycemic index. It mainly consists of resistant starch rich in prebiotics, supporting the balance of gut microflora. It provides the body with necessary minerals such as zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese. It blends well with other alternative flours.

Coconut milk is a popular part of kitchens of all who love Asian food. Have you tried coconut flour yet? It can be a very delicious alternative for healthy and fully gourmet recipes. It is made from the flesh of the coconut. It is a relatively rich fiber source, able to contain up to 50%. It is suitable for paleo, low-carb, and keto diets. Unlike other coconut products, it contains little fat. It is rich in proteins and contains eight essential amino acids, important for vegetarians and athletes. Unlike cereal flours, it has a very low glycemic index and provides calcium, iron, selenium and vitamins B, C and E to the body. Fragrant coconut flour gives dishes a delicate and naturally sweet taste. It is used in smoothies, yoghurts, porridges, and cold soups. As a flour substitute, it is used mixed with other flours because it is otherwise difficult to work with due to its high absorbency. Generally, it is advised to add 10-20% coconut flour by volume in baking mixtures.

The right baking powder

Baking powder is an indispensable part of kitchen shelves. But have you considered that conventional baking powder contains phosphates and other substances that are not exactly ideal for non toxic criteria? Why compromise when you can have a better version? Also meeting the needs of a fully gluten-free diet. Our organic baking powder is made from cornstarch, baking soda and cream of tartar. What is cream of tartar, which is present in this powder? It is also called potassium bitartrate and naturally precipitates during grape vinification.

It is extracted from the walls of vats and processed to obtain a white, acidic, odourless powder. On the list of food additives, it can also be found under the code E336. Our baking powder with cream of tartar is used just like the conventional one wherever you need to support dough volume and at the same time have a perfectly soft texture of the baked goods. It is suitable for sweet and savory baking. It has a neutral taste that does not manifest in the finished product. And the best thing is that you can buy it in two different weights.

Spices for an endless palette of flavors

A colourful palette of fragrant organic seasonings should not be missing in any kitchen all year round. Without them, food would not be "the real deal". In winter, of course you mainly need to warm up properly. And surely your favourite spices will help you to start a good metabolism as well. Mulled wine with quality cloves and organic cinnamon not only tastes great but also cheers an overloaded mind. If you are a lover of spicy dishes, do not miss our spice offer, with which you will no longer need anything else for perfect dishes. The taste and aroma of herb packages from the brand &Nothing more and other quality ingredients from our offer will positively surprise all who like spending time in the kitchen.

Teas for a gift pack or for visitors

Teas are simply a topic. And you don't even have to live in England. Because, as experts say, there are teas and boxes with bags that contain something we simply don't want to call tea. And why? Because they are full of various additives to enhance flavour and colour. Pure teas and infusions processed to the highest possible quality contain none of that. From the first sip you will realize they taste completely different than supermarket ones. Wondering what good reasons we can give you to get them even though they are in a slightly different price category? Besides the fact that they will shoot your taste to the moon and help you discover other dimensions of the tea ritual, they are simply so different that you will no longer want those boxed ones. Organic Alveus teas are an ideal gift for St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, a small visit to friends, for encouragement, calmness, maintaining focus or just with a great homemade pastry. With them, you don’t need to look for reasons to put them in the strainer. They are the best reason themselves. Whether you choose green tea blends, black tea or a Christmas limited edition, they will be great company not only in the Advent period. If you choose fruit infusions, the brewed contents can simply be eaten.

Heavenly tasty cocoa gives energy and minerals

Fragrant organic vanilla, cocoa and cane or coconut sugar… And of course cocoa butter… These are common denominators for heavenly tasty homemade chocolate that you can make exactly according to your flavour preferences. Delicate, bitter, tasty and pleasantly crunchy raw cocoa beans are suitable for daily supplementation of the required magnesium and boosting endorphin levels as well as supporting energy reserves. It is no coincidence that it is called the food of the gods because it tastes truly divine and provides your body with many beneficial substances.

Cocoa beans are used in folk medicine as a remedy for reducing fatigue, supporting nerve functions and also as a digestive tonic. It is also excellent for supporting cardiovascular health. Quality raw cocoa provides the body with necessary vitamins, besides magnesium also potassium, copper or vitamin E, which has excellent antioxidant activity. Try making with it, for example, great raw balls that will diversify your festive table. And you won't have to feel guilty about having chosen something sweet. By consuming goodies with the addition of quality cocoa you do something very important for your health and mental well-being.

Tip: If you don’t want to waste quality vanilla pods for nothing, soak them in vodka to create a quality homemade extract suitable for baking.