The bounty of local fruit enzymes
I love fruit enzymes and they provide for lots of nutrition as well as being probiotic and versatility in consumption. It also allows me to pair the enzymes in accordance to my meals to maximise health value. All our enzymes are produced at the farm from our organically grown produce or sourced from pesticide-free producers. Our farm practices organic, natural and permaculture methods hence any produce that we may source externally has to meet to our standards. All the water used is our production cycle is naturally-sourced and chlorine free. The enzymes are produced in batches as and when we have the source ingredient and fermented for a period of at least 4 months.
All our enzymes can be stored at in a cold, dry area before opening and once opened, can be stored in a cool, dry place or refrigerated. When opening the bottle for the first time, it is best to loosen the cap slowly to allow any gas buildup to be released first. As it contains probiotics bacteria and will still undergo secondary fermentation, there may be some gas buildup.
Although each enzyme is produced on its own, it can be be consumed in combination, either in drinks or as addition to your meal dishes.
Calamansi Enzyme
Produced from our farm-grown calamansi fruits, the whole fruit is used in making the enzyme. Packed with vitamin A, C and a whole host of other minerals such as calcium and magnesium,, this enzyme can be consumed in a variety of ways. It can be added to other drinks and juices or simply added to plain water. If you enjoy salads, you can add this to your salad dressings or make your own salad dressing using this enzyme, your choice of salad oil and season to you taste with salt and pepper.
If you have an acid reflux issue, this enzyme can aid in reducing it with its alkaline nature. Sometimes, when I had a big meal, I will consume 1-2 tablespoons, either on its own or diluted in water to help reduce bloating and relax.
Mangosteen Enzyme
This enzyme is produced based on the season hence we only managed to produce a limited quantity. For this first season, the fruits were sourced from pesticide-free producers. However, we hope for next season, we can depend on our farm-grown mangosteens Each fruit is washed individually washed to remove contaminants before it is processed. Both the pericarp and the fruit flesh is used in the making of the enzyme.
Suggested consumption is 1-2 tablespoons a day in a manner of your choosing. I have also done frozen ice cubes of the enzyme which I use to add to other juice instead of water ice cubes.
Papaya Enzyme
Produced from our farm-grown mature, unripened papayas to ensure high content of the papain enzyme, it is also rich in vitamins and nutrients. Papain has the special ability of breaking down proteins such as meats, fish and eggs. It is the main ingredient in meat tenderisers due to this special ability.
It can be consumed either direct, in drinks or used in cooking such as made into a sad dressing or as a natural meat tenderiser. Personally, I use it to tenderise beef and squids. It works very well in squids preventing it from becoming rubbery and resulting in a moist, soft squid.
Papaya and Bentong Ginger Enzyme
Produced from our farm-grown mature, unripened papayas and Bentong Ginger rhizomes to ensure high content of the papain and gingerol enzyme, it is also rich in vitamins and nutrients. It has all the benefits of papain with the addition of gingerol.
It can be consumed in a similar manner to pure papaya enzyme.
Pineapple Enzyme
Produced from our selected organic pineapples, a yellow concentrate is produced rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidant, It also has a high content of the enzyme bromeliad. Bromelain breaks down protein hence it can aid people who have trouble digesting proteins.
It can be consumed either direct, in drinks or used in cooking such as made into a sad dressing or as a natural meat tenderiser.
Roselle Enzyme
Produced from our farm-grown roselle calyces, a dark red concentrate is produced rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidant, It also has a high content of the enzyme amylase.
Suggested consumption is 1-2 tablespoons a day, either straight, diluted with water or added to other drinks such as blended juices. It can also be added to your salad dressings.
Tomato Enzyme
Produced from our farm-grown vine-ripened tomatoes to ensure high content of the lycopene enzyme hence the orange-red color of the concentrate,
Suggested consumption is 1-2 tablespoons a day in a manner of your choosing.