Honest To Goodness Organic Mesquite Powder
Honest To Goodness Organic Mesquite Powder
Mesquite powder, also known as mesquite flour, is a nutrient dense superfood with a slightly sweet and nutty flavour. Mesquite (Prosopis pallida) originates from the Mesquite trees of Peru, its pods have been dried and used by Native Americans for centuries thanks to its nutritional goodness.
With it's mild sweet flavour and low-glycemic index (around 25), Mesquite Powder is often used as a replacement for sweeteners or flours in recipes. It's also naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, including calcium, fibre, protein, and amino acids. No GMO. No added fillers, anti-caking agents, colours, flavours or preservatives.
HOW TO USE
Sweet and caramel-like, Mesquite makes a great addition to cakes, raw food treats, ice cream and many desserts. It's also fantastic in marinades, sauces, sprinkled on your favourite breakfast cereal, or used in smoothies and hot drinks.
GROWING & PROCESSING
Mesquite is an extremely hardy, drought-tolerant plant. It is found in dry arid parts of South America and the southern US states. When fully ripened, the pods of the mesquite plant are picked, then gently dried at low-temperatures and milled into a fine powder, ensuring all of the vital nutrients of this superfood remain intact.