The world of chocolate has a language of its own which is often confusing for those buying chocolate/cocoa ingredients or even buying a chocolate bar. Here’s a quick rundown of chocolate/cocoa terms that you’ll see on labels and product specifications and what they mean.

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Organic ginger juice has become a popular ingredient with craft beverage makers as it adds an intense spicy flavor profile to a variety of beverages.  Read about our journey to Peru to source the freshest organic ginger juice for beverages and other flavorful applications.

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The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently launched Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions, an industry-wide program aimed at strengthening the integrity of the organic supply chain. The program requires training, organic fraud vulnerability assessments and the development of organic fraud prevention plans.

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On December 21, 2018 the USDA released the disclosure standards for GMO food labeling. It was not a happy day for those of us who want transparency in our food supply and full disclosure of genetically modified ingredients.

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Finding new and interesting ingredients that meet gluten-free and organic requirements can be tough for food developers.Organic green banana flour is a novel and healthy option for gluten-free and wheat-free foods. Green banana flour is one of the best natural sources of resistant starch (over 40%).

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As one of the largest organic projects in the world, the Native Green Cane Project (our supply partner for organic cane sugar) attracts some noteworthy media attention. We’ve summarized a few of our favorites so you can learn the fascinating story behind Native’s organic cane sugar...

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We are delighted to share that we have several new organic coconut ingredients including coconut flour and coconut milk and water powders. Here is some information on our new coconut items.

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People often don’t realize that organic rules do not stop at the farm level but go all the way through to the finished product. In this article we will answer some of the common questions about organic food processing.

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Welcome to the final part of our series on organic tropical fruit. Mango is increasing in popularity as more retail markets carry the whole fruit and create interest by adding signage with the variety and country of origin. It is thought that there are over a thousand varieties of mangos in the world, but about 20 varieties are commonly eaten. Read more

Pineapple is part 2 of our series on organic tropical fruit ingredients. Did you know that one supermarket chain in the UK reported pineapple sales growth as outstripping avocado? That’s probably because they are great as an ingredient in main dishes, snack foods and desserts.

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