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Officially established in 1989, the Guarana Company was set up to distribute fairtrade Guarana products to the Uk festival scene and to gently introduce Guarana into the retail market. Our mission was to promote the many effective methods of use of Guarana from the original historical source of the Saterê-Mawé Indians of the Brazilian Amazon

Wild-crafted Acai & Guarana Powder 50g
New Product

A Superb 50/50 mix of Premium Grade Guarana and Premium Grade Wild-crafted Freeze-dried Acai powder to add to shakes, juices or smoothies.

Guarana:
After a long time and much research we have exclusive rights to the best Premium Grade Guarana that is available in the world today. This is the best we have seen for 15 years trading with it. Guarana originates from the Maues in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. It is ethically traded and buying it directly contributes to sustaining a whole community of farmers in Brazil.
Guarana is well known as an effective natural stimulant beneficial for the mind and body when needed. A distant relative of caffeine, Guarana only contains 5% caffeine. It’s main property is Guaranine which is slower acting and longer lasting with no crash syndrome associated with coffee, for instance.
Great for concentration, suppressing appetite and speeding up your metabolism. Can aid in dieting for weight loss when combined with a calorie controlled healthy diet.

Acai:
This is a type of palm tree berry found all around the Amazon river, Rio Negro and Solimoes in Brazil. A much revered fruit wich has celebrations in the form of a festival on the banks of the Amazon in Codojas. In the last few years it has found fame in the UK and has achieved superfood status. It has the highest known Antioxidant (Orac) value of any edible fruit. Other constituents include proteins, vitamins B2, B3, C and E. It is also high in Omega 6 and 9. It has 33 times more anthocyanins than red wine grapes. It is a good detoxifier, aids in sexual function, aids digestion, good for the skin, an immune booster and also has anti-aging properties.

Give this unique mix a try and boost your energy and nutrition. A proud addition to our new range!

Contains: Pure Freeze Dried Acai and Pure Guarana.

Directions: Blend 1 teaspoon with your favourite shake, juice or smoothie

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Ikove is an indigenous word that means “to grow”, “to live”. The forest legends tell that each seed or herb was presented by God at critical times and were used for multiple applications vital to the existence of indigenous tribes. Florestas (which, by the way, means “Forests” in Portuguese) couldn’t ignore such deep connection to nature and its power to heal and rejuvenate. After a long research and understanding of the powers that Amazonian herbs and fruits hold, we created this new line of natural and organic hair and skin care. Our products are created to benefit both body and senses.

The IKOVE line uses oil seeds such as andiroba and Brazil nuts, both rich in fat acids, vital ingredients to maintain skin integrity. The lipids from the oils also hydrate and moisturize, keeping the emolliency and integrity of the cutaneous barrier. Brazilian fruits used in IKOVE products - açaí, cupuaçu, buriti and acerola - (see description below) have high concentration of vitamins and minerals and act as powerful anti-oxidants

We don’t use any kind of synthetic fragrances or colours and products are designed to maintain a normal pH balance to minimize the potential for any skin irritation and maximize the beauty and healthy effects in your body and soul. All Florestas’ products are handcrafted in the company’s Brazilian manufacturing plant and are never tested on animals. These are the main reasons why its new line IKOVE has received the respectable international Organic Certification from ECOCERT.

IKOVE products also helps to support Amazonian families and to preserve the rain forest.

The IKOVE line

Hair products

Amazonian Açaí berry Shampoo
Anti-oxidant for normal hair. Açaí berry contains about 30 times more anti-oxidants than grapes. It is also rich in Omega 6 and 9 to constantly nourish your hair. It’s blended with essential oils for aroma and it’s perfect for daily use.
Amazonian Avocado and Acerola Shampoo
Nourishing for treated or damaged hair. The richness of avocado and the nutrients of Acerola to keep dry hair balanced.
Amazonian Cupuaçu Butter Shampoo
Moisturizing for dry hair. Rainforest cupuaçu is from the cocoa family and cupuaçu butter comes from the seeds of this fruit. It is highly water absorbent to provide long-lasting hydration.
Amazonian Acerola Shampoo
Astringent, ideal for oily hair. Acerola’s vitamin C is combined with herb extracts to combat excess oiliness but ensuring that your hair is always moisturized.
Amazonian Jaborandi Shampoo
Strenght for extra fine hair. Jaborandi leaves are used for centuries by indigenous people to enforce natural defenses. The product reinforce roots and promote healthy hair grown.
Amazonian Cupuaçu Butter Conditioner
Moisturizer for normal hair.
Amazonian Avocado & Babassu Conditioner
Nourishing for dry or extra dry hair.

3. Body and Shower

Rosemary and Amazonian Açaí Bath and Shower Gel
Invigorating for dull skin

Ikove products are available at www.natural-alternative-products.co.uk

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Acai Recipes

Açai and Apple Smoothie
100g Açai Berry Pulp
150ml Apple Juice
2 Teaspoons of Honey
Half a Banana

Acai and Blueberry
Handful of Blueberries
100g Acai Berry Pulp
150ml Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Yogurt

Acai and Mango
50g Acai Berry Pulp
50g Mango
150g Apple Juice
2 Strawberries (optional)

Acai and Mango Bowl
100g Acai Berry Pulp
100g Mango
150ml Apple Juice
1/2 Banana
Dollop of Honey

Acai Mixed Berry Smoothie
100g Acai Berry Pulp
150ml Apple Juice
2 x Strawberries
5 x Raspberries
5 x Blueberries

Acai na Tigela
200g Acai Berry Pulp
1 Banana
Tablespoon honey
200ml Apple Juice
Granola on top

Acai and Yogurt Smoothie
100g Acai Berry Pulp
100ml Natural Yogurt
1 small Banana
50ml water
Dollop of honey

Acai na Tigela w/ Orange
200g Acai Berry Pulp
100 ml Orange Juice
2 Spoons of Honey
2 Slices of Banana

Acai na Tigela w/ Berries and Apples
200g Acai Berry Pulp
200ml Apple Juice
2 Strawberries
Handful of Raspberries

Acai, Pomegranate and Blueberry
100g Acai Berry Pulp
150ml Pomegranate Juice
Handful of blueberries

Acai Berry is avaibale at www.natural-alternative-products.co.uk

The Acai Berry is being promoted as a super fruit and with good reason. Acai Berries are considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants.

These are the same antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a University of Florida study in early 2006, this was one of the first serious studies to investigate the ’super fruit’s’ supposed benefits.

The Acai Berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of the leukaemia cells tested when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cancer cells were destroyed!

It has been shown in other studies that compounds demonstrating a positive effect against cancer cells are more likely to have a beneficial effect on our entire body.

The Acai Berry is not only loaded with antioxidants, it also contains anthocyanins (20 times the amount found in red wine), omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids which are rarely found in fruit, the berries are also low in calories and contain fibre, calcium, amino acids, minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E.

This high concentration of elements can also help to combat -

Aging
The high concentration of antioxidant anthocyanin, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids helps delay the natural aging process.

Fight Heart Disease
The high concentration of phytosterols in the Acai Berry helps to reduce heart related problems and disease.

Control Cholesterol
The Acai Berry has been proven to help maintain good cholesterol levels.

Something this beneficial must taste pretty foul then right?

Wrong! Many describe the taste as a combination of berry and earthy chocolate.

When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry with a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed. Acai Berries are produced by a palm tree common on the floodplain areas of the Amazon River in Brazil.

Brazilians have used Acai Berries for centuries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions and they have come to take the place of rice, bread and milk.

In the city of Belem, state capital of the Para region in Brazil more Acai juice is consumed on a daily basis than milk! Acai is an energiser and is suitable for all age groups. Large quantities are sent to the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where it has become the health drink of choice for both young and old alike.

The rest of the World are now finally catching on to the little Acai Berry as they realize this little fruit really does deserve the title ‘Super Fruit’.

Natural Alternative Products are one of the largest suppliers of the Acai Berry in the UK. You will also find a huge number of naturally beneficial health related products on offer at our site.

Nutiva Organic Amazon Acai Hemp Shake contain nourishing superfoods, such as hemp, blueberries, acai and goji berries, maca root, that are rich not only in protein but in minerals, antioxidants, and healthful fatty acids.
Nutiva’s Amazon Acai HempShake™ Wins US Food Award
Organic Superfood Shake Honored at 2006 Natural Product Expo

What Makes Nutiva ® HempShakes™ Unique:

Organic Superfoods: Hemp, blueberries, pomegranates, açai and goji berries, ramon nuts, maca and mesquite pods provide Omega-3 EFAs, protein, minerals, and antioxidants.

Fiber Powerhouse: Packed with insoluble fiber from hemp and soluble fiber from inulin for good digestion.

Fair Trade Certified™ Chocolate & Sugar: America’s first Fair Trade Certified™ organic protein shakes that promote fair prices for farmers and community development. Look for the Fair Trade Certified™ label.

Rain Forest Protection: Açai berries and Brazil nuts from the Amazon rain forest and ramon nuts, staple food of the Maya, from the Maya Biosphere Reserve. They provide extra income for indigenous peoples and promote environmental stewardship, helping to protect these majestic ecosystems.

Non-GMO & No Petroleum Solvents: Most nonorganic soy shakes are processed with hexane, a harsh solvent similar to gasoline, and are sweetened with fructose or maltodextrin from genetically modified, pesticide-laden corn.

No scoops in HempShakes™!: And what we save in plastic, we donate in nutritious HempShakes™ to support good health for families, such as those of the Lakota Nation.

Size : 30 gram sachet

Organic Amazon Acai ingredients: Organic hemp protein, superfood Amazon blend (organic mesquite pods, organic Sambazon® açai, organic maca, organic Brazil nut protein, organic tropical fruit flavor), organic guar gum, inulin from chicory root. Contains tree nuts

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Pulpa 50 or 100 x 100g Açai Berries Frozen Pulp Sachets for weekday or saturday delivery.

Since the early 1990’s, Açai (pronounced AH–sigh-EE) has gone from only being known and consumed by natives in the Amazon basin, to becoming an intrinsic part of Brazilian food culture. The berries are deep violet in colour and somewhat resemble a large blueberry. Many describe the taste as combining berries with a note of chocolate.

Açai is packed with energy and is one of the world’s wonder fruits in terms of its nutritional properties. Açai berries contain over 50% more antioxidants (vitamin A & C) than pomegranates and five times as many as blueberries. They also contain high levels of Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, valuable dietary fibers, amino acids, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

Açai is highly perishable and the raw fruit must be consumed within 24 hours of picking. As a result, Açai’s popularity started when some enterprising Brazilians started freezing the fruit (thus preserving all its natural characteristics) and transporting it to Rio de Janeiro. Açai rapidly became the drink of choice for Brazil’s surfers, athletes, and the body conscious. By 1992 Açai was firmly part of Rio’s beach culture with every bar, gym, and beach stand doing a roaring trade.

Today, Açai is drunk throughout Brazil and its consumption is firmly part of Brazilian culture. Its even known as ‘Natures Viagra’ in some parts of the country. Açai is now starting to gain popularity throughout the US and Europe as its taste and amazing nutritional properties become increasingly well known.

Harvesting of the fruit
Açai berries are indigenous to the flood plains of the Amazon estuary and can be found in clusters at the top of the Açai palm tree. For centuries they have been harvested by locals and form the staple food in the diet of many communities, taking the place of rice, bread, and milk.

The açai palm is extremely abundant and in areas of deforestation it is usually the first tree to grow back. Açai’s popularity has also started to curb deforestation as its commercial value has increased. Açai is abundant in primary forest and many landowners have realized that harvesting the naturally growing açai fruit is much more profitable than chopping down the forest and farming the land. Agronomists have also been successful in enabling the açai to be cultivated sustainably with high yield. Consequently açai production has soared and brought valuable work to many impoverished areas whilst maintaining the natural state of the rainforest.

Pulpa Açai
Pulpa uses hand picked açai berries taken from the Amazon basin that are naturally from an organic source. The berries are then pulped and frozen immediately to ensure that ALL the natural characteristics are retained. Acai pulp contains NO additives, preservatives, stabilisers, flavourings, colourings or sweeteners. It is just 100% PURE and NATURAL fruit.

Acai pulp comes in a frozen form because it is the only way to guarantee that the natural characteristics and true taste of the fruit are retained. It is extremely easy to use and takes just a matter of seconds to transform the frozen pulp into your desired juice or smoothie. Simply blend a 100g of frozen acai pulp with your favourite juice, fruit, or yogurt and you have a delicious, thick, nutritious smoothie.

Acai Pulp

50/100 x 100g frozen acai smoothie sachets
100% pure and natural
Fantastic for making juices and smoothies
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Delivery is vital on this product. Deliveries are made by express courier for mainland UK deliveries and should arrive before midday. There must be somebody to accept delivery on this product and put it into the freezer. We shall call you before dispatch to confirm a suitable day for delivery.

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Of the Earth Wild Crafted “of the earth” Goji Berries(also known as Wolf Berries) are without doubt one of the most nutritionally packed and delious fruits on the planet.Bursting with beta-carotene and all 8 essential amino acids,they have long been known in China for their rejuvenating and strength building properies.

The small red fruit, grown on vines in the Himalyas, contain 500 times more vitamin C than oranges weight for weight.
Supporters say the dried fruit - which you can snack on like raisins or blend into juice - boosts energy, fights cancer and heart disease and lowers cholesterol.

And one expert - top dermatologist Howard Murad - has called the wonderberries “cellulite assassinators” because they are so packed with skin-boosting anti-oxidants.

“Goji berries are one of the most nutritionally-dense foods on the market,” he said. “If you eat foods rich in things like that, they do make a difference.”

The berries taste like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. “As functional foods go it is possibly the most beneficial of them all and contains 500 times more vitamin C than oranges and five times more iron than steak.” Research shows it also has more beta-carotene - which helps combat heart disease - than carrots, while its high levels of polysaccharides stimulate the immune system and fight infections. .

“They’re an ancient Himalayan health phenomenon that have remained one of the area’s best-kept secrets mainly because of the remoteness of the region.”

Of the Earth Organic Cacao nibs are delicious Raw chocolate Rich in Anti Oxidants,High in magnesium and Sulphur.

Cacao is know as the ‘Food of the G-d’s in South America.It is an incredibly nutritious superfood,high in anti oxidants and minerals. It has been attributed with increasing mental focus and awareness and is said to help keep you happy because of the Anandamide and Phenylethlamine it contains.

The Cacao bean or seed comes from pads produced by the Cacao tree,which grows in South America.Cacao nibs are the beans which have been peeled and broken into smaller fragments. can be eaten by themselves. We like to chew them slowly and savour the delicious chocolate taste.They can be added to fruit smoothies with our superfoods like Maca or Pollen. We sprinkle a tablespoon of Cacao over muesli in the morning for an extra wake up boost. you can make a great crushed ice drink with rice milk, Cacao nibs and vanilla essence or mint. The possibilities are endless.

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Organic “of the earth” Peruvian Maca superfood is to be used in super-smoothies,hot drinks,on muesli or in energy balls and outrageous desserts. High in vitamin B12 and with a reputation for increasing libido,improving concentration and alleviating hormonal problems,Maca is truly a superfood of the highest order

Improves Stamina,Vitality and Endurance
Enhances Libido,Sexual function and Fertility
Regulates Menstruation,Eases period pains
Alleviates Menopausal Symptoms
Native To Peru,the Maca plant is a cruciferous vegetable from the carrot,radish and parsnip family. It has been cultivated and used by the Peruvians for several thousand years,both as a foodstuff and also for its medicinal properties.Our Maca is of the highest quality,grown in the Andes and organically certified by the Dutch body SKAL. To ensure it retains all of it’s potency,our Maca is carefully dried and powdered. Yhis also makes it easy to use.

There are many delicious and interesting ways to use Maca. here are a few suggestions: In the morning we love sprinkling it over cereal,porridge or muesli,or mixing into yoghurt(with a touch of honey.) It can be stirred into soups,mixed into to hot or cold drinks,fruit juices,warm milk & honey. We often use it in smothies with bananas,rice milk,Cocao Nibs,Goji berries and Pollen. Why not experiment,sprinkling it directly onto salads or putting it into salad dressings.

As a food,Maca has no set dosages.However a heaped tablespoon or two each day is enough to get you going.

What is an Acai berry?
Acai comes from the Acaizeiro palm tree that is indigenous and thrives in the Amazon basin of Brazil. The berries grow in large bunches at the top of the palm tree and are deep violet in colour and somewhat resemble a large blueberry. Many describe the taste as combining berries with an earthy- chocolaty flavour.

How was acai discovered as a super-fruit?
For centuries the berries have been harvested by locals of the Amazon basin and form the staple food in the diet of many communities, taking the place of rice, bread, and milk. Such is acai’s nutritional quality that it is an integral part of the nourishment, and well being of the people of the Amazon basin.

Açai’s popularity started when some enterprising Brazilians started freezing the fruit (thus preserving all its natural characteristics) and transporting it to Rio de Janeiro. Açai rapidly became the drink of choice for Brazil’s surfers, athletes, and the body conscious. By 1992 Açai was firmly part of Rio’s beach culture with every bar, gym, and beach stand doing a roaring trade.

Today, Açai is drunk throughout Brazil and its consumption is firmly part of Brazilian culture. Açai then gained popularity throughout the US and is now growing in Europe as its taste and amazing nutritional properties become increasingly well known.

How is acai’s popularity affecting the Amazon rainforest?
Açai’s popularity has started to curb deforestation as its commercial value has increased. It is abundant in primary forest and many landowners have realised that harvesting the naturally growing açai fruit is much more profitable than chopping down the forest and farming the land. Consequently açai production has soared and brought valuable work to many impoverished areas whilst maintaining the natural environment of the rainforest.

What is Acai’s nutritional content?
Açai is packed with energy and really is one of the world’s wonder fruits in terms of its nutritional properties. Açai berries contain many more antioxidants (anthocyanins) than pomegranates or blueberries. The ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of acai is higher than any other edible berry in the world.

It also contains high levels of Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, valuable dietary fibers, amino acids, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It is the synergy of all these properties in one fruit that makes acai so sought after.

How does the quality of acai vary?
The vast majority of acai is wildly harvested and once picked is highly perishable and will spoil within 24 hours. Consequently, Acai must be immediately frozen in order to retain most of its natural characteristics and goodness. Over 90% of the acai berry is a seed with only 10% being the edible pulp.

This 10% of the fruit must be blended with water to make the acai into a useable and edible form. This is called ACAI PULP. ALL acai products on the market are produced from this frozen acai pulp, whether it is a bottled drink, juice, extract or powder. Consequently the way in which this pulp is used or processed determines the quality and nutritional values of the acai product (and this varies enormously).

Freeze Dried Acai Powder
The freeze drying process retains all the nutritional properties of acai through reducing the pulp into a fine powder at very low temperatures. Unlike extracts, freeze dried acai completely captures the unique synergy of nutritional benefits found in acai and is completely pure with no carrying agents.

We guarantee our freeze dried powder to be the very best quality and we back this up fully with our nutritional analysis. It is simply pure acai with nothing added and is excellent as a versatile ingredient.

Advantages of Pulpa Freeze Dried Acai

· The best quality acai available
· ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) Value of 491.6 units per gram. This is extremely high and really illustrates the antioxidant capacity of Pulpa acai. We also provide a breakdown of the TEAC value, levels of anthocyanins, and total polyphenols.

· 24 month shelf life

· 100% Pure – No carrying agents, additives or preservatives

· Made from the highest grade acai pulp available with a dry down ratio of 8.1.

· Made from Pasteurized Acai – For maximum retention of nutritional values and microbiological safety. Almost all Freeze dried acai in Brazil is not made from pasteurized acai

· Fully and independently tested for the full range of nutritional and antioxidant properties found in our acai.

The difference Between Freeze dried powder and extracts.

Extracts are normally made from spray dried acai powder and are often found in acai capsules. Spray drying is done at high temperatures and tends to loose over 40% of the nutritional qualities.

In addition they require large amounts of carrying agents (40-50%) such as starch or maltodextrin to help aid the shelf life. These products tend to contain less than half the amount of acai with a 4:1 ratio compared to the freeze dried versions that have over double this. In total, extracts are often 6-8 times less potent than the freeze dried versions and this can be reflected in the cheaper price.

ORAC Value of Pulpa Acai

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a unit value assigned by researchers to determine the antioxidant value and potency of a given food. Foods with a high ORAC value are beneficial to the body by increasing plasma antioxidant levels, therefore helping protect the cells from damage by oxygen radicals.

Research suggests that the average person only gets about 1200 ORAC unit servings of fruit and vegetables daily. However 3000+ ORAC units are required on a daily basis to have a significant impact on plasma and tissue antioxidant capacity.

Pulpa Freeze Dried powder is independently tested as having extremely high ORAC levels with a 3g teaspoon providing 1500 units and a two teaspoon serving 3000 units. This comes from the highest quality acai with nothing added.

Please see below for a comparison of ORAC levels between different

Source; Brunswick Labs and USDA

Note; Whilst ORAC levels are very accurate they can still be affected and altered by seasonality, harvesting conditions and temperature

Nutritional Information FRUITS
ORAC Value per 100g

Pulpa Pure Freeze Dried Acai 49162
Prunes 5770 Pomegranates 3307
Blueberries 2400 Blackberries 2036
Cranberries 1750 Strawberries 1540
Raspberries 1220 Plums 940
Oranges 750
Kiwi 602 Banana 221
Apple 218 Peach 158

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