Raw, Organic Mesquite Powder - 8 oz

Superfood of the Americas

Mesquite is a traditional food of indigenous cultures from the arid regions of the Americas. Today, mesquite’s distinct flavor and aroma continue to be enjoyed in many culinary applications, and it’s health benefits widely respected. Navitas Naturals offers this food in its traditional and organic powder form, which carries a sweet, smoky flavor that is similar to carob and caramel. Its inviting taste lends a delightful maltiness when used in sweet treats such as chocolates, as well as creamy concoctions like ice cream or shakes. With naturally low sugars derived from fructose; high amounts of dietary fiber; and notable quantities of protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc, it’s easy to see why this Native American staple is a modern-day superfood.

Source and Processing

Navitas Naturals Mesquite Powder, also known as “algarrobo,” is a whole food that comes from the high desert plains of northern Peru. The ripe pods are picked, low-temperature dried, and milled into a fine soluble powder. This product has only one ingredient, mesquite, which is raw, gluten-free, kosher, vegan, and 100% organic.

According to Dr Gabriel Cousens, MD, in his book "Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine" (2003), "mesquite meal is a high quality source of soluble fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and many minerals and amino acids."

According to Shazzie in her book "Evie's Kitchen", "[mesquite] is a traditional Native American food produced by gathering ripened seed pods from the mesquite tree and grinding them into a fine powder. This high-protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a sweet, rich, molasses-like flavour with a hint of caramel and blends well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao and maca."