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We are a small company, producing hand-made chutneys, preserves, coulis
and sauces, we pride ourselves in both the quality of our finished products
and the ingredients we select to produce them. We are now up and running in our new kitchen in Staveley, Nr Kendal, Cumbria. Our shop is open Monday-Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm. where you are able to taste our full range as well as buying them, you will even see us making them most week days, we have nothing to hide as you will see if you visit. We would like to thank Distinctly Cumbrian and Leader + for their grant support and advise, without whom the move would not have been possible.
Below is some information which shows how our products are different
from the competition, please take a minute to read on.
Thank you, Geoff Monkman and Lorraine Stobbart.

I cannot buy your products because I am diabetic.
Actually, you can;- All our products are made with fruit sugar, (fructose) and therefore have a low Glycemic Index (G.I.) value. The Glycemic Index measures the effect foods have on blood sugar, low GI products avoid abrupt spikes in blood sugar levels which diabetics find hard to control.

I cannot eat your products because I am watching my weight.
Actually, you can;- Your body does not absorb fruit sugar in the same way it absorbs cane sugar/glucose, as part of a calorie
controlled diet fructose can help control weight and even aid slimming. Low G.I. foods give longer lasting energy, this reduces the need to
snack, so does not encourage weight gain.

I cannot give your products to my children, as the sugar content is high and I am concerned about their teeth.
Actually, you can;- Fruit sugar does not contain the enzymes which create the acids that attack teeth, therefore our products are more suitable for children and their teeth. However fructose is still a sugar and therefore we do not advise excessive consumption.

I have nut/seed, gluten/wheat, and dairy allergies, therefore I cannot consume your products.
Actually, you can;- None of our products contain nuts/seeds or gluten/wheat, in fact they are all made in a totally nut/seed and gluten free environment. Only our curds contain dairy and this is clearly stated on every label and on all promotional material.

Actually I am none of the above, does that mean your products are not suitable for me?
No. Our first aim is to provide a quality local product, which is full of flavour, fruit sugar allows us to do this, as it does not mask
any of the natural flavours of the ingredients, it enhances them. We do not use any artificial preservatives,
colours or flavourings, this means our products are completely natural.
We also wish our products to be suitable for the health conscious, diabetics and those with allergies,
giving these people greater choice, this is why we choose to produce them using fruit sugar and without
gluten/wheat, nuts/seeds and limit the use of dairy products.