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FOOD
The shakes (part 1)
A new brand called Sust result of a long search culminating in a
nutritious low carbon-shake that supports a healthy lifestyle and a
healthy planet. A Sust shake has around 200 calories per meal, is low
in sugar, low-cost, has whole-food ingredients with low food miles,
which makes this an option for those ready to reduce their carbon
footprint, reduce food waste, and embrace 'environmental nutrition'.
SUST has just become Carbon Cloud Verified. Carbon Cloud is
pushing for climate transparency across the board in the food and
beverage industry with some of the bravest brands in modern food
signing up. Eco-nutrition starts at the source with greener crops
like hemp, which are sustainable. Sust's factory runs on renewable
electricity, with underfloor heating powered by the sun, employees
that live close-by and rarely need to use cars to travel to work, and
has banned single-use plastics
All packaging is easily recycled and is compostable or
biodegradable. Each shake is 100% plant-based, gluten-free, dairyfree
and vegan. By swapping one meal a day for a Sust shake, you
could be helping the planet. A small change, but a significant one over
time. Flavours include organic Creamy Sunflower, Chocolate, Nutty
Hemp, Hemp and Chocolate. www.gosust.com
The shakes (part 2)
Purition is another new range of low carb, wholefood protein shakes,
that provides quick, convenient access to good nutrition when time
is in short supply. These have been created as an easy-to-use and
reassuringly straight-talking alternative to other protein shakes that
are often made with all-manner of blended refined ingredients, such
as gums, thickeners, sweeteners, flavourings and synthetic vitamins,
minerals and so on. Many consumers are re-evaluating how best
to use good nutrition to maximise their personal wellbeing whilst
supporting increasingly healthy lifestyle ambitions by adopting those
brands that offer common sense ingredient integrity and meaningful
nutritional benefits in easily accessible, straightforward formats.
There are no artificial sweeteners used, nor flavourings or refined
sugars, Purition opts instead to focus on those flavours (Pistachio,
Coconut, Blackcurrant, Banana) or flavour marriages (Coffee & Walnut,
Mixed Berry, Macadamia & Vanilla, Beetroot & Chocolate, Chai Latte)
that create the naturally delicious offerings our consumers adore.
www.Purition.co.uk
Chutney choice
Well-known French brand Bonne Maman has introduced two new chutney
choices - Violet Fig with Shallot, and Onion with Sichuan Pepper. Add to
cheese or charcuterie boards or spoon onto a hot baked Camembert on a cold
winter's night. The Violet Fig with Shallots is dark, sticky and rich with the
fragrant flavour of ripe, plump figs contrasted with light acidity from savoury
shallots. The Onion with Sichuan Pepper blends sweet grilled onions with the
lemony, tangy heat of Sichuan peppercorns. RRP £2.60 for a 210g jar available
in Waitrose and Sainsbury's nationwide. www.bonnemaman.co.uk,