Review: Navitas Naturals, Fruit Powders
Navitas Naturals cut through all the hype and confusion of the red drink market and went straight to the source: pure fruit powder. Navitas products are simply pure fruits or fruit powders with no formulations, no mixtures, no other ingredients. You get pure pomegranate powder or pure acai powder. If you want a mixture, buy the ones you want and mix them yourself. Talk about making things pure and simple!
Their powders and fruits are well chosen and the company is careful about sourcing its products from companies that use sustainable, chemical-free farming and harvesting processes. Then they bring those source elements to you. If you want to add extra Goji or Acai to your smoothies, this is where you can get the pure fruit powders. Their products are on the expensive side, but you’re getting pure fruit, so it’s worth considering this option.
Manufacturer’s Description
Our food philosophy is simple: Nutrient rich whole foods are best produced using organic agricultural methods with minimal processing. Focusing on both food safety and nutrition, we handle our premium superfoods with care. This includes third party testing for all our products. Our facility is Organic, Kosher and GMP/HACCP Certified. In addition, we utilize methods such as freeze-drying and low temperature processing to ensure maximum nutrition and safety.
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| Acai | Cocoa | Camu | Goji | |
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| Golden Berries | Lucuma | Mulberry | Pomegranate | Yacon |
Taste
Pure powders should be mixed with water, a light juice (apple or white grape), or with almond milk. The taste is pure fruit, but it may surprise you. Not all fruit powders taste exactly like the fruit itself.
Nutritional Facts
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Pros
Pure fruit powders are the best red drink ingredients you can get.
Cons
A bit expensive.
Price
Products and prices vary widely, depending on the fruit you select and the size of the bag. Most are 4oz or 8oz bags and range from $3 to $6 per ounce for powders (less for dried fruit).
Where to Buy
Navitas Naturals at Amazon
Add comment January 23rd, 2011
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