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Lunt says: “We recently finalised the flavours to reduce the natural sugar content by approximately 80 per cent of what is currently in the juice. We are also adding prebiotics as well as an extra boost of antioxidants for increased health benefits.”
While the business is based in Sydney, the pure noni juice is produced in the Solomon Islands. Wild Noni has formed cooperatives with the local people and received backing from the islands’ government.
“We provide the seedling noni plants and infrastructure and they grow the trees and eventually fruit on their local village land.
“We buy the mature fruit from them thus providing a source of employment and income which they would not otherwise have,” Lunt explains.
The range is available on its website, with the business working with distributors to get a retail presence soon.
“We are looking to increase sales internationally and are currently in talks with Amazon internationally as well as distributors in the Middle East, France, Japan and China.
The company has an established market in South Korea, with the Lunts keen for other countries to catch on to what they think is anamazingfruit. ✷
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SUPERFOODS ON SHOW
ORGANICS & NATURALS
BLACK GARLIC
Black garlic is the result
of raw garlic being cooked
and then cured for one
month. It is rich in amino
acids and has almost
double the amount of
antioxidants compared
to white garlic. Koala
Black Garlic’s product range
includes black garlic bulbs, salt and powder.
GHEE
While Ghee has been around forever, it’s still catching on as a health food in that it’s also lactose free. With high concentrations of monounsaturated Omega-3s, these fatty acids support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Pure Soul Food’s have a range of ghee flavours including chilli, garlic and lime.
CAMU CAMU
This small cherry-
like fruit native to
the Amazon is high
in vitamin C and
antioxidants which
fight free radicals.
Before You Speak
recently released
its Glow Collagen
Coffee with camu camu,
which has become one of its best-sellers.
MONKFRUIT
With zero calories and 100-250 times sweeter than sugar, monkfruit has soared in popularity as a sugar substitute. This vine fruit, native to
China, is also said to have anti-inflammatory properties and may keep blood sugar levels stable. Lakanto produces one of the most popular sweeteners on the market.
CASSAVA
Gluten free, high in vitamin C, and low in calories, cassava flour is made from the plant’s root. AKN Organics stocks a range of
cassava flour which works
well in cooking given its neutral flavour and fine texture.
CRICKETS
More than two billion people eat insects globally and it’s no wonder – crickets are incredibly high in B12 which help regulate moods and prevent neuron loss. Circle
Harvest’s new Cricket Corn Chips are made with energy boosting cricket powder.
TURMERIC
Turmeric lattes have been on the radar for a while and are now catching on
in tea form. Tea Tonic has a Turmeric, Beetroot and Ginger Tea, which contains the root’s potent anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant properties.
CAMEL MILK
Camel milk is said to be the closest animal milk to human milk and is better tolerated by people with lactose intolerance and allergies to cow’s milk. It may also lower blood sugar and boost immunity. The Camel Milk Co produce a range of fresh milks and powders and even skincare.
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