FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended storage times for dried foods range from 4 months to 1 year. Because food quality is affected by heat, the storage temperature helps determine the length of storage; the higher the temperature, the shorter the storage time.
We choose the best fresh fruit, sourced locally where possible with the help of our produce suppliers.
Yes; and gluten free too. There are also no preservatives, colours or flavours added.
Once dehydrated, garnishes should be stored in airtight containers, preferably with silica gel packets, to absorb residual moisture.
Drying/Dehydration/Food Dehydrator
*Store dehydrated foods in airtight containers, and consider using food-grade silica packets to absorb excess moisture.
*Only put out as many dried garnishes as you need for the day, as they will reabsorb moisture from the environment, and can begin to spoil.
Once they are dried keep them in a sealed dry jar and use them as garnishes on your favourite cocktails. You can also add salt and sugar to your lemons to preserve them for a nice sweet and savoury note to drinks.
Garnishes can be used to enhance presentation to add colour, interest, taste and texture.
Yes. All of our dehydrated garnishes are made with 100% whole fruit, without any additives.
This all depends on the sugar content of the fruit. When drying, fruit may become darker if the sugar content is high.
Know How’s
Leaves Straws
Leafy Straws are made out of dried and fallen coconut palm leaf.
Leafy Straws are very sturdy and remain intact in liquid for many hours without getting soggy! In a few occasions these coconut leaf straws may unwind at one edge due to the nature of the leaves. Even in such scenarios they will stay intact comfortably to sip your juice full.
Absolutely, unlike plastic or wax coated paper straws coconut leaf straws won’t cause any reaction or issues with hot beverages and can be used with full confidence. They stay intact in hot beverages up to 30 minutes.
There is a good amount of labour involved in collection of raw material and making of these organic straws. Our coconut leaf straws are made by rural women staff from poor living conditions by following strict hygiene protocols. Hence our straws are slightly pricier when compared to plastic/paper.
Leafy Straw is binded by a certified food grade glue that is biodegradable which is completely safe when it comes in contact with liquids.
Just throw the coconut leaf straws in your backyard or any landfills. These straws are made from fallen dried coconut palm leaves that are anyways destined to decompose naturally.
With proper packaging and storage conditions (dry and away from sunlight) Leafy straws can stay fine up to 1 year.
Any pure organic material will get fungus when exposed to moisture and dark, coconut leaf straws are no different.
NO. We use dried and fallen coconut palm leaves which are generally left to decompose naturally. A form of waste to wealth creation.