Ingredients Glossary

Almonds

We source our almonds from South Australia. Almonds are nature's healthy snacks! They contain the 'good' monounsaturated fats, are a natural source of dietary fibre and an excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamin E.

Amaranth

Grown in northern Victoria and NSW - amaranth is high in iron, protein, and has three times the calcium of milk. It is an ancient grain, originally grown by the Aztecs. It has the highest level of protein of any grain - the quality of this protein is even better than soybeans. Amaranth is gluten free and has no cholesterol.

Apple

Our Tasmanian dried apple is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fibre. Apples contain antioxidant phytonutrients, which help fight the damaging effects of LDL (bad) cholesterol. In addition, apples contain the essential trace element, boron, which has been shown to strengthen bones - a good defense against osteoporosis.

Apricots

These dried apricots come from Australia's Murrumbidgee region. They are rich in potassium, soluble fibre and beta-carotene. The high beta-carotene and lycopene activity of apricots makes them important heart health foods. Both beta-carotene and lycopene protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent heart disease.
Apricots contain nutrients such as vitamin A that promotes good vision.

Barley Flakes

One of oldest cultivated plants in world. Barley is a rich source of fiber including both soluble and insoluble fiber. The primary component in barley is the soluble fibre beta-glucan, which aids in lowering cholesterol. Our rolled barley is made from steamed pearled barley rolled into flakes. Rolled barley is very slightly darker in colour to rolled oats, but otherwise looks almost identical.

Barley Bran

Produced by milling the whole barley grain, extracting the inedible husk and sifting the bran from the flour. Barley Bran is rich in nutrients and an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibre, high in anti oxidants.

Belgian White Chocolate

Ours is the genuine article made with cocoa butter - doesn't have a lot of health benefits but tastes absolutely delicious. It matches beautifully with the Bethonga Gold pineapple in the Walkabout mix. Remember everything in moderation and keep a balanced diet combined with regular exercise.

Belgian Dark Chocolate

Chock full of potent antioxidants called phenols, the same as those found in wine. One-third of the fat in chocolate is a cholesterol-friendly fat called stearic acid, and another third is an unsaturated fat called oleic acid. Dark chocolate contains more phenols than other forms of chocolate.

Black Pepper

Our black pepper is grown in southern Queensland. It comes from the pepper plant, which produces peppercorn berries. Black pepper stimulates the taste buds and helps improve digestion.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is not a wheat. The plant is more bush-like than the tall slender stalks of most grains. It is actually a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel and is gluten free and an excellent source of protein, essential amino acids, and minerals. High in potassium and phosphorus and contains vastly more vitamin B than wheat.

Bush Tomato

Bush Tomato is a berry fruit from a small shrub, which grows in Central Australia - the fruit is left on the bush to dry before picking. A rich source of minerals, particularly potassium, they are also high in vitamin C. The traditional harvesting method is to collect the sun dried fruits of the small bush in the autumn and winter months.

Coconut

Coconut is the only natural source of beneficial Lauric acid other than human breast milk. It has been demonstrated to strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and protect against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Our coconut has been dried and shredded which intensifies its delicious flavour.

Cranberries

Cranberry is a native North American fruit. It is a small, red berry, which grows on low-hanging vines. High in phytonutrients & antioxidants. Cranberries have also been valued for hundreds of years for their ability to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.

Currants

Our naturally dried currants come from the Barossa Valley, nutrient rich they are an essential source of vitamins A, C. A natural energy boost they also contain many phytonutrients, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and minerals.

Honey

Honey is a natural source of energy for the body, high in natural antioxidants. Honey is high in glucose and fructose. These sugars are quickly absorbed, providing the body with boost of energy. Honey is rich in vitamins, amino acids, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, all of which are essential to good health.

Kashmiri Chilli

Kashmiri Chilli is one of the reddest chillies, known for its spiciness and colour. Chilli contains a substance called capsaicin, which gives peppers their hot taste when eaten. Capsaicin seems to have anti-inflammatory properties and can increase circulation of blood to peripheral tissues, ensuring that nutrients are delivered to needy areas.

Lemon Myrtle

Lemon Myrtle is a beautiful Australian shrub native to coastal areas of northern NSW and home of Brookfarm. It grows up to 3 meters high, with graceful hanging branches of soft green leaves. The Lemon Myrtle leaf is full of essential oils and has a soft lemon tang and fragrant aroma.

Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts are an excellent source of protein, calcium, potassium, dietary fibre and anti-oxidants. High in protein, fibre, plant sterols and vitamin E they are also very low in sodium. All these are essential for good health and well-being. Recent research from Newcastle University and the Wesley Hospital, Brisbane shows that monounsaturated fats can assist in lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the incidence of heart disease and strokes. Just 40gm of macadamias daily can actively reduce the risk of heart disease. In clinical testing, a balanced diet supplemented with macadamias has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels by around 5-7%.

Macadamia Oil

Macadamia Oil is cholesterol-free and is the richest source of monounsaturates, 10 % higher than Extra Virgin Olive oil. Macadamia Oil contains no trans fatty acids. The oils in macadamia are: 84% monounsaturated, and 3.5% polyunsaturated.12.5% saturated - the monounsaturated portion contains oleic fatty acid plus the highest known level of paimitoleic fatty acid, which is also present in beneficial fish oils, and may be nutritionally significant.

Mountain Pepper

Mountain Pepper is a small tree found in southeastern New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Mountain Pepper plants feature heavily in indigenous traditional uses. Both the berry and the leaf are used in cooking and medicinally.

Muscatel Grapes

The Muscat grape is the world's oldest known grape variety. The grapes are naturally dried and contain seeds. Studies have found grape seeds to be one of the best antioxidants and suggest grape seed may help improve blood circulation, prevent atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol levels.

Oats

Oats are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Oats supply many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Oats are also a good source of protein. Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers.

Oat Bran

Oat bran is the edible, outermost layer of the oat kernel, which protects the grain before it germinates. Rich in soluble fibre (beta glucan) it can help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Oat bran is obtained from the normal milling process of oats.

Pineapple

Our Bethonga Gold pineapple comes from Queensland and is naturally dried. Pineapple is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily-recommended amount of manganese.

Pistachios

The pistachio nut is a member of the cashew family. Pistachios are cholesterol-free and high in monounsaturated fat. Pistachios are a good source of protein, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and B6. The nuts deliver 30 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.

Puffed Brown Rice

Puffed brown rice is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals including, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. Rice is gluten free and cholesterol free.

Pumpkin Kernels

Pumpkin kernels also known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds. Pumpkins, and their seeds, were a celebrated food of the Native American Indians who treasured them both for their dietary and medicinal properties. They are a rich source of iron, protein and magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.

Rice Bran

Rice bran is an all-natural food separated during the rice milling process. It is high in dietary fibre, high-quality protein, and has a complete profile of essential amino acids, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and more than 100 antioxidants.

Raw Sugar

Unrefined raw sugar is made from the juice from the sugar cane plant and has trace minerals and nutrients present. Raw sugar contains roughly eleven calories per teaspoon and has the same vitamin and mineral consistency that is found in the juice from the sugarcane plant. These minerals include phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Sea Salt

Sea Salt is obtained from solar evaporation of seawater and is entirely different from modern refined salt, and it contains a variety of minerals, potassium and sodium that play a role in keeping the body's electrolytes in a healthy balance.

Soy Flour

This full fat soy flour made from steamed pure, non GMO, dehulled soybeans has a creamy fawn colour, with a nutty flavour. Soy flour is a complete protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals. High in folate and potassium.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower kernels are the edible heart of the sunflower seed. They are an excellent source of vitamins E and B1, manganese, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B5 and healthy fibers. They are a good source of phytochemicals (non-nutrient plant chemicals) that can be protective against disease.

Sultanas

These naturally dried sultanas are produced from the Thompson seedless or Menindee seedless variety of grapes. High in energy and nutrient rich they are an essential source of vitamins A, C and P (bioflavonoids) and trace elements such as germanium and selenium.

Tapioca

Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava plant. It's often used to thicken soups and sweeten the flavor of baked goods, and it makes a delicious pudding.

Wheatgerm

Wheatgerm is the smallest part of the whole wheat grain. It is packed with nutrients - protein, fiber, unsaturated fat, vitamin E, vitamin B1 B2, B6, phosphorus, zinc, thiamine, magnesium and pantothenic acid. Wheatgerm provides more nutrients per ounce than any other grain or vegetable.