What are Sunflower Seeds? The sunflower seed comes from the fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Our Healthworks Sunflower Seeds are premium quality, certified organic and shelled so they can be enjoyed straight out of the bag! What do Sunflower Seeds taste like? Sunflower seeds have a very light nut taste to them. Some compare it to a lighter version of the pistachio. You can use them in both savory and sweet recipes. Why Sunflower Seeds? Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E and a very good source of copper and vitamin B1. In addition, sunflower seeds are...

What are Cacao Nibs? Cacao is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. Its fruit is best known as chocolate’s main ingredient, though it is increasingly consumed for its nutritional value as well as its taste.  So where do the nibs come from? A cacao nib is a cacao bean that has been chopped up and broken into very small pieces.  Much of the production process is manual and takes place on the small farms where the cacao is grown. Our cacao is selectively harvested by hand since not all the fruit ripen in the same time. Once harvested,...

What are Golden Berries? Golden berries, also known as gooseberries or Incan berries, are a delicious, delightfully tart and sweet, chewy berry loaded with nutrients. The golden berry grows within its own husk, and the fruit itself looks like a mini tomato. This highly nutritious super fruit is considered a 'belly fat buster,' and when incorporated into a healthy diet has many nutritional benefits. What do Golden Berries taste like? These berries have a strong tart taste similar to a sour candy. They are best when mixed in with your favorite recipes. Why Golden Berries? Our high purity golden berry...

What is Coconut Milk Powder? Coconut milk is a common ingredient in many tropical cuisines, such as Burmese, Cambodian, Filipino, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Vietnamese, Peranakan and southern Chinese, as well as Brazilian, Caribbean, Polynesian, and Pacific islands cuisines. After the coconut is grated for it’s meat and strained, it is squeezed until all of the water has been removed and it becomes dry. This process creates coconut milk and allows us to retain the high nutritional value of the coconut.  What does Coconut Milk Powder taste like? This powder has a slightly sweetened, smooth, tropical taste to...

What is Lucuma Powder? Lucuma Powder comes directly from a subtropical fruit that grows naturally in the Andean region of South America, Peru. Dried at low temperatures after being harvested and then carefully milled into fine powder. It’s also known as the 'Gold of the Incas' and is considered to be one of the lost crops of the Incas What does Lucuma Powder taste like? Lucuma has a yummy maple like taste making it a perfect sweetener for your favorite recipes. Some even compare it to butterscotch! Why Lucuma? It has a combination of high nutritional values like carotene, vitamin...