Ready to embrace a more organic lifestyle? People can live a realistic organic lifestyle by finding amazing organic products that help them celebrate their first steps, even if they are baby steps, to a healthier, more earth-friendly diet.
There are many benefits to organic food and organic farming including greener, cleaner food, reduced exposure to pesticides, sustainable agriculture practices and helping to combat climate change, and maintaining biodiversity.
More than ever before, people are now opting for natural and chemical-free organic foods brands. Alce Nero, from Italy, is one of the organic food brands on the market.
All-natural is not organic
‘Natural’ and ‘Organic’ are often used interchangeably but they are very different.
Organic food is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as food that is produced without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilisers or pesticides. To be labelled ‘organic’ a product must meet specific requirements, and be tested by certifying bodies.
‘Natural’ in terms of agriculture means that the product has not been chemically treated. To be considered all-natural, a product must be made with ingredients that can be found in nature.
Organic farming is kinder to the environment, and is more labour intensive than conventional farming methods with organic food more expensive than conventionally grown food.
Alce Nero’s farm-to-table concept is made possible by working with its network of organic farmers, with the produce grown without pesticides or synthetic chemicals, non-polluting and with no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to meet global organic certification standards. All their products are certified organic displaying European Organic Certification and the Japanese Organic Certification.
Research points to the benefits of a balanced diet that includes certified organic foods as it is absent of chemicals from pesticides that may affect our bodies.
Even low levels of pesticide exposure in an extended period of time can affect young children’s neurological and behavioural development, with evidence showing links between pesticide exposure to neonatal reflexes, psychomotor and mental development, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders.
Switching to an organic diet reduces exposure to organophosphates, a type of neurotoxicant pesticide that can cause significantly lower activity in the central and peripheral nervous system. It can be found in many commercially produced non-organic foods.
Alce Nero has a wide range of organic product categories, including pastas, pasta sauces and tomato purees, vinegars, extra virgin olive oil, honey, jams and spreads, among others.
Alce Nero Pastas
Made from durum wheat, Alce Nero pastas are rich in folic acid, iron and lutein, high in protein and dietary fibres while having a low glycaemic index. Folic acid is an essential nutrient during pregnancy for the development of the baby as it prevents neural tube abnormalities in newborns.
Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia. The non-heme (plant-based iron) found in durum wheat helps to fill iron deficiency.
Lutein is a carotenoid that is necessary for eye health. It is found in durum wheat and can help to reduce the degeneration of tissue inside our eyes. A lutein rich diet is especially beneficial for the elderly who may have age-related degenerative eye-sight issues.
Alce Nero pastas contain up to 12g of protein, 4.0g of dietary fibre per 100g while having 0mg of cholesterol and just 1.2g of fat per 100g.
The wide range of Alce Nero Organic Pasta options include Organic Fusilli, Organic Fusilli Tricolore, Organic Macaroni, Organic Penne Rigate, Organic Spaghetti, Organic Spaghettini, Organic Vehicle Shape Pasta and Organic Alphabet Pasta.
Alce Nero Pasta Sauces
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A,K, B1, B3, B5, B6 B7 and Vitamin C. They also contain potassium, folate, iron, magnesium, chromium, choline, zinc and phosphorus.
Vitamin C makes tomatoes promote healthy skin, while manganese and potassium help build healthier bones, and relieve muscle cramp. The Vitamin A in tomatoes helps improve vision especially night blindness and macular degeneration.
Alce Nero Pasta Sauces range include Organic Pasta Sauce with Basil, Organic Pasta Sauce with Chilli, Organic Pasta Sauce with Onion and Basil, and Organic Pasta Sauce with Vegetables.
Alce Nero Jams
Alce Nero Organic Jams are made from more than 100 grams of fruit per 100 grams of finished product; without pectin, artificial flavouring or food colouring.
The organically grown and harvested berries are cooked using the vacuum-pan method that uses low temperatures and extremely short cooking time to preserve the aroma, flavour and conserve nutrients.
Alce Nero Organic Jams have numerous benefits. They are made with high quality fruits untainted with pesticides, herbicides or other chemical agents. They contain more fruit and less sugar for a higher antioxidant, fibre and vitamin content. The high fruit, low sugar content helps to regulate intestinal transit, absorption of other nutrients and improves satiety, the feeling of fullness that helps to curb appetite.
Alce Nero jams include Organic Strawberry, Organic Apricot, Organic Blueberry, Organic Plum, Organic Peach or Organic Mix Berries.
Alce Nero products are certified halal by official certification bodies recognized by JAKIM.
