| Q: Can I just plant my own plants in my backyard and take them as organic? |
A: No. They are labeled as “Natural”.
Organic farming involves strict standards identified by organic certification bodies. The regulations when producing organic product is very stringent and it ensures only the healthiest products are given the title, “Organic”. |
| Q: What are the other uses of blackstrap molasses apart from rojak? |
A: Blackstrap Molasses is the thick, dark residual liquid (syrup) that remains after the last extraction of sugar from cane or sorghum. This means it is the most unprocessed sweetener and contains the highest nutrition value. It is used in a variety of baked goods, as sauce for meat and vegetable dishes, as a sweetener and coloring agent. Excellent source of iron and potassium.
For a healthy drink, mix 1 tablespoon of Blackstrap Molasses and 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to 8oz of water. |
| Q: I am diabetic, can I take honey? |
| A: Honey is like fruits composed of fructose and it does not increase the blood sugar as quickly as glucose that comes from white refined sugar. However, a diabetic person cannot eat honey without limitation. He/she should consider taking honey as an exchange for fruit. In fact, one tablespoon of honey has 60 calories, which is the same as an apple, a small banana or 15 grapes. |
| Q: How long can honey last? |
| A: Honey is one of the few natural foods that will not spoil. This is due to its high fructose content and availability of natural antibacterial agents. Basically, bacteria cannot survive in honey. As long as your honey is kept in a sealed container, free of outside moisture, you can keep it for long time. |
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