Gluten-free diets are becoming more prevalent in today’s day and age, with one in five Americans admitting to giving up gluten in their food intake. Most food items in their natural state are gluten-free and popular options include quinoa, fruits and vegetables, eggs, unprocessed beans, tapioca, white rice, fresh meat, fish, poultry, and nuts....
Pistachios are a popular snack and a unique nut - read on to learn more about where they originated, how they grow, how they're harvested, and some of their common uses.
Peanuts are nuts that are actually legumes native to South America. Grown in soil rather than on a tree, peanuts are also known as ground nuts and are from the same family as soy, lentils and beans. In the United States, they are popular as a peanut butter or even in roasted form; they are rarely ever consumed raw, if at all. Peanuts’ versatility is their selling point as they are used as various ingredients in multiple dishes...
Vegan is a way of eating that excludes any and all animal products. Food items such as meat, eggs, dairy, honey, and other animal-based dishes and ingredients are excluded from a vegan person's diet. However, excluding animal products from your diet can be difficult and could possibly put the consumer at risk of nutritional deficiencies. To mitigate that risk you must make sure your vegan diet is well-planned and rich in essential nutrients...
Almonds are amongst the most versatile edible nuts with a wide variety of uses, in addition to being nutritious and enjoyable to consume. Join us as we take a look at where almonds are grown, harvested, and how Olam is one of the largest growers in the world.
Sesame seeds are tiny edible seeds that are grown from the sesame flowering plant. Very oil-rich in nature, the seeds of the plant are predominantly grown in tropical regions such as Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, and few other countries in Africa; India; Myanmar and more. Read on to learn more about Olam's sesame offerings, how they're processed, how they're used, and their health benefits.
Olam is committed to providing the best products for our customers by complying with quality and safety regulations, and walnuts are no exception. Read on to learn more about how we ensure the quality of our walnuts, why Olam walnuts should be your top choice, and get answers to some of our frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about walnuts, including their history, how they're grown and processed, and how they're used for food and non-food purposes.
Quinoa is a popular superfood known for its health benefits, and it's an important part of Olam's Superfoods offerings. We take you through a little Quinoa 101 in this article!