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Cacao powder Peru organic

Weight : 250g

Cacao powder Peru - Low in fat with 10-12% cocoa butter content Update: Due to the cocoa shortage, our supplier was unable to send us 100% Criollo powder. The new batch contains 70% Criollo cocoa (previously 100%). The remaining 30% is Forastero, Trinitario and Nacional. They are also high quality, organically certified and from Peru. That is why our cocoa powder is temporarily called "Cocoa Powder Peru". Our raw cocoa powder originates from the precious cocoa sauce Criollo and has a delicious, full chocolate taste. It is made from unroasted cocoa beans and contains up to twice as much antioxidants as conventional cocoa powder. The gentle processing at low temperatures preserves vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants which can be absorbed so optimally by the body. Cocoa has all the benefits of chocolate, but without the undesirably high sugar content and the additives of commercial chocolate. Raw cocoa has an abundance of antioxidants and the combination of serotonin, dopamine, anandamide and phenetylamine (PEA) illuminates our mood and creates feelings of wellbeing and joy in us. Cocoa is also rich in magnesium. Our cocoa is grown by small farmers in the Amazon rainforest under semi-natural conditions. Why we love Cocoa powder The cocoa bean is an impressive food given to us by Mother Nature. It was regarded by the Aztecs as a gift of God and was used not only as a sacrifice, but also as a means of payment. It has been found that raw cocoa contains about 300 substances and is one of the foods with the highest content of antioxidants! Cocoa can therefore help to protect our cells from free radicals and highly reactive oxygen compounds. They are important to maintain and function the cell. Cocoa has the highest magnesium content of all foods. Magnesium is a component of bones and teeth, plays an important role in energy metabolism and is essential for a normal muscle function and for energy metabolism. Magnesium also plays a role in the skeletal structure and is important in the transmission of stimuli in the nervous system during muscle contraction. Cocoa beans contain a combination of substances that trigger feelings of wellbeing and joy in us. SamaraNatura organic Cocoa powder Criollo Our cocoa powder is made from the Peruvian precious cocoa variety Criollo, one of the world's rarest and best cocoa varieties, and comes from a cooperative in Peru, which dispenses with the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and supplies the largest raw materials stores in the United States and Great Britain. To prepare the powder, the uncooked noble cocoa beans are first ground. The dark-brown viscous cocoa mass produced in this way is compressed by cold pressing to form a cake from which the liquid golden yellow cocoa butter slowly drains. The remaining "cocoa press cake" is subsequently finely ground and sieved through. This process does not require any chemicals, additives or extraction solvents and produces a fine, soft powder with a full, wonderful chocolate flavor. The quality of our organic, fair trade certified Criollo cocoa is of great purity and free from mycotoxins, mold and yeast, and prevents you from experiencing this nervous tension that is associated with the consumption of caffeine-containing foods and drinks. Use Mix cocoa powder to your muesli, smoothies, (hot) milk drinks, protein drinks and teas. As an ingredient for all delicious chocolate creations and desserts. Nutritional values per 100g Energy value 1542 kJ / 370 kcal,Fat 12.3g,of which saturated fatty acids 7.4g,Carbohydrates 22.6g ,of which sugar 0.7g,Dietary fiber 28.5g,Protein 27.9g,Salt 17mg. All information is subject to natural variations.

Content: 250 Gramm (CHF 5.93* / 100 Gramm)

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Carob powder organic

Weight : 250g

Carob powder - from the pods of the carob tree Carob is a legume that grows on the carob tree, a wild, evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean, and has been used as a sweetener and nutritious natural snack for thousands of years. Carob was well known to the ancient Greeks, who spread the seeds of this plant in Greece and Italy. Why consume carob powder? People who don't know much about carob think it's a healthy version of (high-sugar, high-fat) chocolate, but it's so much more. We like to mix carob with raw cocoa for a sweet and healthy treat, because cocoa has a lot of magnesium and compared to cocoa, carob contains three times as much calcium, a third less calories and only 1% fat. Carob is naturally sweet and fewer sweeteners are needed when it is used in recipes. It has a low glycaemic index, is low in fat and exceptionally nutritious, rich in calcium, protein and fibre. What makes our carob powder special? Our organic carob powder from Spain is gently heated and ground for drying in order to preserve its flavour, colour and nutrients. Due to the drying process at well over 42° C, it is no longer raw food. Due to the different requirements, we offer carob powder in 2 different sizes: 250g and 500g. These can be selected at the top right under "Weight variants". Using carob in everyday life and for great recipes Use carob powder to sweeten dishes, in desserts, smoothies, sprinkled on your muesli, as an ingredient in raw chocolate and cakes as well as in quick and nutritious snacks. Tip: Hemp protein squares with carob and goji berries. You can find the recipe under The best superfood & raw food recipes: Maca Cacao Goji Hemp Seeds Baobab | SamaraNatura Nutritional values of carob powder per 100g Energy value 1271kJ/303kcalFat 0.3gof which saturated fatty acids 0.1gCarbohydrates 52.8gof which sugar 47.1gDietary fibre 41.3gProtein 4.8gSalt 0.0gCalcium 358 mg (45%*), Iron 3mg (21%*), magnesium 56mg (15%*). *The recommended daily dose.All information is subject to the usual fluctuations of natural products.

Content: 250 Gramm (CHF 3.50* / 100 Gramm)

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Barley Grass Juice Powder Organic with bag

Organic barley grass juice powder

Weight : 125g

Organic barley grass juice powder in raw food quality Why barley grass juice powder? Barley grass juice powder is often referred to as the ultimate superfood powder! Our 100% pure barley grass juice powder (without any additives (including non-declared additives) or carriers such as maltodextrin) is a great and simple alternative to barley grass powder, as not everyone has the time or inclination to grow fresh grass and press it into juice. Simply mix with water or another favourite liquid and you have pure barley grass juice. Health benefits of barley grass juice powder? Barley grass juice contains many valuable vital substances and nutrients. The chlorophyll it contains also has a beneficial effect. What makes our barley grass juice powder special? For our organic barley grass juice powder, the juice is pressed from young barley grass and then gently processed into powder. It is 100% pure juice powder, without any additives or carriers such as maltodextrin. Our organic barley grass juice powder comes from a pristine area of the USA, where it is harvested at the time of highest nutrient density. The producer has optimised the manufacturing process over many years and now guarantees raw food quality, i.e. the entire processing takes place below 42° C. The rich green colour testifies to the abundance of chlorophyll (plant green). Differences between barley grass juice powder and barley grass powder The two forms of processing into grass powder and juice powder both have their respective advantages. The main difference between grass powder and juice powder lies in the dietary fibre/fibre content. In the case of barley grass powder, this is a very high 35 to 40%. Dietary fibre has a satiating effect, stimulates digestion and prevents constipation. This barley grass juice powder, on the other hand, contains only 5.7% fibre. As a result, the nutrients and vital substances (including chlorophyll) are present in concentrated form. Another important difference is the flavour. While the grass powder tastes like dried grass (slightly bitter), this barley grass juice powder is dominated by flavours such as spinach and green herbs as well as a salty aftertaste. Both flavours can be easily distinguished visually. The barley grass powder has a much lighter green colour than the barley grass juice powder. You can find all the information about barley grass powder here. Tips for using barley grass juice powder in your everyday diet Barley grass juice powder goes perfectly with water and many other liquids such as smoothies orange juice coconut water water kefir fresh fruit and vegetable juices Recipe with barley grass juice powder Example: Detox smoothie 1 tsp barley grass juice powder2 tbsp dried wild blueberries or 2 tbsp wild blueberry powder 1 tsp spirulina powder Hawaii, Taiwan or Austria 1 tbsp Atlantic dulse powder or 1 small handful of dulse flakes1 large bunch of fresh corianderJuice of 2 oranges 1 banana Water as required More recipes here. Recommended intake Initially ½ teaspoon daily, increase to ½ - 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily as required. It is best to drink half an hour before meals. Storage Store in a cool, dark and dry place.As barley grass juice powder is spray-dried, it clumps more quickly than barley grass powder, which is air-dried. The clumping is caused by moisture absorption from the air. We recommend from our own experience: Always seal the pack airtight. Unfortunately, the zip of the bag sticks over time, which is why sealing clips are very practical. Pour some of the powder into a jar with a screw cap for easier handling. Store the bags/jars in a kitchen cupboard (dark) as far away from the cooker as possible (due to moisture during cooking). We do not recommend storing in the fridge, as condensation would occur. A constant room temperature is ideal. Nutritional values of barley grass juice powder per 100g (portion 1 tsp = 2g) Energy value 1351kJ/323kcal (29kJ/7kcal)Fat 1g (0.02g)of which saturated. Fatty acids 0.4g (0.08g)Carbohydrates 35g (0.7g)of which sugar 20g (0.32g)Dietary fibre 5.7g (0.11g)Protein 32.2g (0.64g)Salt 4g (0.08g) Origin Grown according to organic standards and produced at below 42°C in the USA.

Content: 125 Gramm (CHF 19.76* / 100 Gramm)

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The story of BioSamara and SamaraNatura

BioSamara was launched 23th of September 2007 with the aim of providing the public with tools to enjoy a life full of health and vitality, and to make it possible to have a truly nutritious diet with raw foods and superfoods: nourishment full of taste, energy and vitality.

company formation

These special superfoods in organic and raw food quality, were not yet available in Switzerland at the time, and over several months, the owners, Ilanta Sa and Philippe Wyss, set on a journey to try and test several products and different brands intensively, to be able to select only the best quality foods from the producers and distributors with the highest integrity. The ever-growing clientele were really appreciative of our effort to select the best of best. Since then, BioSamara has been a Swiss pioneer for superfoods, products that previously were known only in Great Britain and the USA. BioSamara was one of the first companies to acknowledge the importance of high-quality, organic natural foods and superfoods in their pure state for our physical and mental health.

Initially, BioSamara was a single company and quickly built up a wide range of superfoods and other special raw food products, mainly fair-traded: the products we launched on the Swiss market in 2007 included superfoods of raw food quality such as cacao nibs, cacao beans and cacao paste, maca, goji berries, camu camu, peeled hemp seeds, and inca berries, as well as other products such as fo-ti powder, mesquite, yacon syrup. Our enthusiasm and curiosity for these fairly unknown and valuable natural products from all over the world have led to a continuous growth of our range and to new and exciting products on the Swiss market, which are used by more and more customers with growing interest. Examples of some new products we introduced in the Swiss market are marine phytoplankton in 2009, chia seeds in 2010 and Swiss ancient spelt grass powder in 2014.

Since the beginning, most of the products have been developed and marketed under the brand name SamaraNatura. This brand name, to this day, illustrates our love and respect for nature and the importance of natural products for our health. For us nature is the greatest and most brilliant thing that was ever given to humans. It does not just give us food. Rather, it gives us strength, protects and heals us, is constantly changing and is incredibly creative.

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In the first years, BioSamara sold only at trade fairs and farmers markets. In 2008, we took the important step to launch our first website on the Internet. Since then, the range has continued to grow. Today, our assortment comprises more than 100 articles of the categories Superfood, Raw & Vital Food, Chocolate & Cacao, Sweeteners, Snacks (in particular organic raw food bars as well as) food supplements.

Two thirds of our product range is SamaraNatura brand and the other third are comprised by unique specialized products such artisanal oils in raw quality, and the probiotic herbal fermented drink Vita Biosa. We are exclusive distributors of Algaran sea vegetables, COCOA raw food chocolate and Pearls of Samarkand nuts and berries from Uzbekistan.

We are always searching for new, high-quality, unadulterated, delicious organic fair traded Super Foods and Natural Food Supplements, which should be as unprocessed as possible in raw food quality, vegan, gluten-free and 100% pure - without additives. Do you miss something in our range? Feel free to contact us with your suggestions: info@samaranatura.ch or 044 586 27 27.

Also for us it is for is important to maintain a respectful relationship with our customers, long-term suppliers and partners. Since 2013, we have been cooperating with the Social enterprise Ancora-Meilestei in Wetzikon. The focus of the foundation, which celebrated 25 years in 2016, is the social and professional integration of people with psychological or social impairments. Ancora-Meilestei carries out the packing of superfoods, under high hygienic standards and also processes our orders. Trained social workers support the clients and ensure the quality of the work. Each package is checked for completeness by a responsible person before shipment. Subsequently, the tracking codes are recorded and the customer receives the message that their parcel is being delivered. Like BioSamara GmbH, Ancora-Meilestei is also certified organic.

We are ecologically minded also in our dispatching department. We utilise only re used cartons and as a filling material, our logistics specialist uses recycled paper or cut-to-size cartons, as well as delivered packages.
The orders, which arrive on workdays until 2 pm, are generally equipped and dispatched on the same day. All parcels are delivered reliably with Swiss Post. You can find the detailed shipping options under Dispatch and Pickup.

New beginnings – 2016

VeggieWorld 2016

At the start of 2016, nutrition coach Patrick Fuchs bought BioSamara GmbH and took over the management. The company philosophy and the strategy of premium quality with multi certifications (organic, raw food, 100% pure - without additives, vegan, gluten-free, fair-trade) continued unchanged, and some optimizations were made in sales and communication. In addition, SamaraNatura also reinforced its presence on various social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram - and at many Organic & Vegan trade fairs across Switzerland.

Our products - SamaraNatura

SamaraNatura offers the purest, most nutritious and high-quality food from all parts of the world. Although our products have always been organic since the start of the company in 2007, from November 2015, BioSamara GmbH has been officially certified as an organic company, (organic certificate BVH-25388 available at www.easy-cert.com) controlled by the Swiss organic certification body - bio.inspecta in Frick. We sell almost exclusively organic products, which are grown without synthetic pesticides or agrochemicals. For our own interest, we always choose products that are free of chemical-synthetic agents. We do not knowingly sell products grown with agrochemicals. This is very important to us personally. Also, with the exception of bee pollen, SamaraNatura whole product range is vegan.

Our products are either wild crafted or organically grown and mostly in raw food quality and only sometimes processed in a very gentle way. Raw food contains more vitality than heated foods due to the fact that the nutrients and enzymes are not destroyed and can thus provide us with more energy, strength and wellbeing. For example, our best-selling chocolates, COCOA are produced using only unroasted cocoa beans and contain neither milk additives nor conventional sugars. Instead, they are sweetened with agave syrup or coconut sugar.

Superfoods are wholesome foods that can support our health in a pure and natural way. They are both food and medicine. Super foods are one of the most nutritious, concentrated and effective foods on the planet. Extremely tasty, they have the ability to significantly increase the life force in our bodies and are also one of the best choices to improve the overall physical, mental and emotional health. For more information, please see: What are Superfoods?

While many of other players in the market rely on superfoods from China, we favour the regions of origin and local products. Our protein and omega-3-rich hemp products come from Austria. In the cocoa products, we focus mainly on the two noble varieties Criollo from Peru and Arriba from Ecuador. The seaweed such as Dulse, Kombu or Sea Spaghetti is harvested on the Irish Atlantic coast. We are also very proud to offer a Swiss organic spelt powder from the Zurich region and sea buckthorn raw juice from the Swiss Alps, among several other products grown and produced within Switzerland.

We have set ourselves the task of supporting those who are interested in becoming happier and healthier people. A diet with a relatively large proportion of fresh raw food as well as a good share of superfoods helps achieve this goal. You do not have to be a Jamie Oliver to prepare delicious and nutritious meals, because on our website, you will find many delicious recipes of smoothies, desserts, chocolate as well as savoury dishes link to Superfood recipes & raw food recipes. With Superfoods it is like everything else: in the beginning you will need some support and inspiration and soon enough you will be able to start creating your own masterpieces in the kitchen! Make it fun, use the products regularly and you will soon see the positive impact superfoods have on your body and mind.

Sales outlets and trade fairs

As a niche supplier with a wide assortment but small volume, our products are not suitable for distribution via organic wholesalers, where most health food stores purchase their products. Nevertheless, you will find SamaraNatura products in some Swiss organic shops, which are convinced by the quality of our products and order directly from us. You can find an overview of these shops under Points of Sale. Do you buy regularly in a health food store, which does not have any SamaraNatura items in the assortment? Then let us know the shop and we will gladly contact the shop without obligation.

SamaraNatura Trader

Customer care is very important to us. We are reachable on work days over the phone and you can also meet us in person in one the many organic, vegan & food trade fairs we regularly attend in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Amongst others you will find us at the BioMarché in Zofingen and the Vegana at Sihlcity Zürich. A detailed overview of the trade fairs can be found under Event & Links. Visit us and profit from the opportunity to taste many products and attractive trade fair discounts. We look forward to meeting you!