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We specialise in gluten-free, dairy-free, white sugar-free, low-sugar, additive-free, preservative-free, allergy-free, plant-based alternatives, all of which contribute to a healthier microbiome.
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As we strive to create products that retain most of their nutritional value, they may not look like the “highly processed” foods that can sit on supermarket shelves for more than two years.
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- Dispersion - because we do not use binders and emulsifiers
- Goes bad faster - because we don't use preservatives
- The colors may not look as bright - because we don't use any artificial colors
- The flavor is a little different every time - because every batch is made with real ingredients, just like no apples are the same on the tree.
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Bee balm often appears in European and American mythology and historical records. The famous Western herbalist Paracelsus recorded it in his pharmacopoeia. Carmelite water, which is made from lemon balm in Europe and the United States, is still a summer drink for the French. The tea made from dried lemon balm leaves is the famous Melissa Tea, which is used as a fever reducer for colds.
The leaves of lemon balm contain 4-7% hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, especially rosmarinic acid (Labiatengerbstoffe), chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid and essential oils contain 0.05-0.3%, and in some varieties up to 0.8%. Its main components are citral (40-70%, as a mixture of geranial and neral), citronellal (1-20%) and β-caryophyllene (5-15%). The other ingredients are Linalool, Geraniol, Caryophyllenepoxid, Geraniol D, Methylcitronellal 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, Geranyl acetate, α-copan and Nerol. The composition of essential oils is dependent on the origin and climatic conditions, harvest time and age of the plant. In addition, bitter substances, resins, mucilages, glycosides, saponins and thymol are included. The content of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh weight of fresh plants is 253.0 mg.
There are also some medicinal ingredients in lemon balm, and its anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects are also excellent. It can eliminate sensitive bacteria and fungi. In addition, it can also alleviate the symptoms of redness, swelling, pain, skin inflammation, skin papules, etc. when people have adverse symptoms on the skin surface.
It is also suitable for drinking during colds and sweaty summer days. It can increase appetite and promote digestion. It is suitable before and after meals. Used as a substitute for lemon seasoning, the refreshing lemon flavor of lemon balm can best increase appetite, but it does not have the sourness of lemon. It is suitable for a variety of dishes and desserts. Fresh lemon scent.
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Lemon balm is the main ingredient of Carmelite Water, which is sold in German pharmacies.[16]
The plant is grown and sold as an ornamental plant, and for attracting bees. The essential oil is used as a perfume ingredient[17] and in toothpaste.[18] The young leaves can be eaten raw.[19]
Lemon balm is used as a flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas, often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint. The leaves are not dried when used for tea. It is a common addition to peppermint tea, mostly because of its complementing flavor.[citation needed] Lemon balm is also used with fruit dishes or candies. It can be used in fish dishes and is the main ingredient in lemon balm pesto.: 15–16 Its flavour comes from geraniol (3–40%), neral (3–35%), geranial (4–85%) (both isomers of citral), (E)-caryophyllene (0–14%), and citronellal (1–44%). It is also one of the ingredients in Spreewald gherkins.
Carmelite water, which is made from lemon balm in Europe and the United States, is still a summer drink for the French. The tea made from dried lemon balm leaves is the famous Melissa Tea, which is used as a fever reducer for colds.
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