When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” this means they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. The remaining non-organic ingredients are produced without using prohibited practices (genetic engineering, for example) but can include substances that would not otherwise be allowed in 100% organic products. “Made with organic” products will not bear the USDA organic seal, but, as with all other organic products, must still identify the USDA-accredited certifier. At Dilettoso, each and every ingredient we use in our products is certified organic.
Organic Oat Flour: Oat flour is a whole-grain flour made from finely ground oat groats. The oat groat is the whole kernel with the inedible husk removed. Why we love oats: they are gluten free. Pure oats are gluten-free and safe for most people with gluten intolerance. Our oats have been grown and processed without coming into contact with gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, and barley, and therefore they are gluten free. They help stabilize blood sugar levels. Oats are one of the best sources of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber with many advantages for your health, such as slowing the absorption of sugar and lowering blood sugar and insulin levels. Moreover, like other types of soluble fiber, beta glucan slows the passage of food as it travels through your intestines. This increases how long it takes your body to digest food, which can keep you feeling full for longer. They are high in protein. One cup (81 grams) of dry oats provides 8 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. It is also high in magnesium, zinc, selenium, and thiamine (vitamin B1).
Organic Brown Rice Flour: As the name implies, brown rice flour comes from grinding brown rice into a fine powder. Therefore, brown rice flour contains all the vitamins and minerals from the exterior bran-rich layer of the grain (the bran and germ). Those layers get removed when manufacturers make white rice, making brown rice healthier and more nutritious than white rice flour. Another reason why we love it: brown rice flour has a low glycemic index (GI), meaning it doesn’t cause your blood sugar to spike after you eat. Brown rice flour is also a rich source of phenols and flavonoids, two types of antioxidants that help reduce damage to cells and reduce the risk of premature aging. In addition to all these wonderful benefits, brown rice flour provides you with many vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus.
Organic Tapioca Flour: is a product obtained by grinding the Cassava puianta, a tuber native to Brazil and much of South America. The root is finely shredded, washed and dehydrated. The dried pulp is then ground into a flour. Our Organic Tapioca Flour is free from GMOs, additives, chemicals and synthetics. It does not contain fat or cholesterol, and is also gluten-free. It is low in sodium and contains iron and calcium. Why we love it: tapioca is free of gluten, nuts, and grains, so it will not cause a reaction in people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and nut allergies. It is also low in sodium and a good source of calcium.
Organic Cream of Tartar: Scientifically, cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate, AKA potassium hydrogen tartrate, which is naturally present in wine. It is an acid similar to lemon or vinegar, often used in baking as a leavening agent. It is a white powder not unlike baking soda in look and texture. Why we love it: cream of tartar provides few macronutrients, but packs a relatively high amount of potassium which is an essential mineral that your body needs to function. In addition to this, cream of tartar also contains trace amounts of other minerals, such as: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc.
Organic erythritol: Erythritol is a zero-calorie sweetener used to provide sweetness, and to retain moisture. It belongs to the family of polyols. Polyols are naturally abundant in fruits and vegetables, like grapes and mushrooms as well as in fermented foods like soy sauce. source. The most valuable properties of erythritol are their sweetness and low calorie content combined with being non-cariogenic. Why we love it: Erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine, but it is not metabolized. Instead, it’s eliminated unchanged from the body through the urine. This makes erythritol helpful for people with diabetes because it doesn’t provide carbohydrates, sugar or calories, and therefore does not affect blood glucose levels or insulin secretion. The difference between erythritol and other sweeteners is the fact that the sweetness comes from sugar alcohols. These do not break down in your body, so they don't create an insulin spike when they enter the bloodstream
Organic stevia extract: stevia, also called Stevia rebaudiana, is a plant that is a member of the chrysanthemum family, a subgroup of the Asteraceae family (ragweed family). It is the leaves that are harvested. Dried, they are thirty times sweeter than regular sugar. Stevia sweeteners are made by extracting steviol glycosides from the leaves of the stevia plant and purifying them to remove some of the bitter attributes found in the crude extract.
Organic Natural Flavors: The term natural flavor is defined by the FDA as "a substance extracted, distilled, or similarly derived from natural sources like plants (fruits, herbs, veggies, barks, roots, etc.) or animals (meat, dairy products, eggs, etc.) via a method of heating, with its primary function in food being enhancing flavor. Why we love it: at Dilettoso, we do not use any artificial flavors; we only use vegan, high quality, and certified organic natural flavors.
