Kookie Cat Organic Cookies

In Germany, there are nearly 12 million pet cats. The living community of human and cat looks back on a long tradition. In 2004 archaeologists discovered a 9,500 years old grave in Cyprus. Besides jewelry and various belongings they found the cat of the deceased which accompanied him on the journey to the afterlife. Since there were no cats on Cyprus, he must have brought the cat from the mainland. The friendship between man and cat thus can be traced back for a very long time. It probably started when our ancestors began to cultivate crops. Since the full granaries attracted mice they were the perfect hunting ground for cats. With a bowl of milk one could convince the purring mouser to stay and soon they became indispensable for farms. Because, as says an old Norwegian proverb: ”It is better to feed one cat than ten mice“.

In ancient Egypt the cat was worshipped as sacred. In Egyptian mythology, Bastet, the goddess with the cat's head, was among others responsible for love, fertility and secrets. In the temples dedicated to her the priests kept their own cats. They got medical care and after dying they were mummified and buried in private cemeteries. Back then it was usual to shave the eyebrows as a sign of grief over the loss of a loved pet. In other Oriental countries one did not go this far, but nevertheless liked to share the house with the faithful mouser. Moreover, the ancient Romans were very fond of cats. The soldiers and the traders brought many cats from the Orient to Rome. The Roman Empire is indeed history, but in its ruins thousands of cats are still living. The ”felis romanis“ (cats of Rome) are now even one of the sights of the city. About 300,000 animals are estimated to sneak on velvet paws through the remains of the Colosseum, Forum Romanum and other Roman buildings. The coexistence of man and cat – except for one dark chapter – actually is a success story. Still in the 13th century the cat was considered as a lucky charm for many people. However, after the outbreak of the plague the tide turned. Now it was associated with the devil by the superstitious population. Especially black cats were considered as helpers of witches and as a bad omen. Thus, in many cities, especially in France, cats were hunted up until modern times. It was not until the mid 18th century as the Age of Enlightenment reached most cities, that queen and tomcat had nothing to fear.

The family of the cats (Felidae) can be found on all continents except Antarctica and Oceania. Its smallest representative, the South African black-footed cat is not even as big as a young rabbit. Its counterpart is the Siberian tiger, the largest cat and – following ice bear and brown bear – the third largest predator on land. Male specimens of the ragged big cat tip the scales at 300 kg. Despite its considerable size, its behavior is surprisingly similar to our domestic cats. Besides curiosity and lively playfulness, there is one similarity that all cat species share with each other: They can't taste sweetness. This is due to a defect in the genetic material of the taste receptors. In most mammals there is a recognition protein for sweets consisting of two interlocking proteins. In the investigation of domestic cats, cheetahs and tigers, scientists discovered, however, that only one of them exists in cats. Thus sweets and chocolates are no temptation for them. The German word for sweet tooth is ”Naschkatze“ (in Englisch: nibbling cat). But where does this term for lovers of sweets come from? Unfortunately one doesn't really know. Perhaps it originates from the devotion of little kittens that gleefully lick their milk. A ”Naschkatze“ which really deserves this name is the Kookie Cat.

Kookie Cat Organic Cookies are available in different delicious varieties. The vegan biscuits made with cashews and oats are individually wrapped. Thus they are deliciously fresh. The ”Organic Cookie with Pineapple and Orange“ refined with grated coconut flakes and cinnamon is a welcome exotic variety when served with tea and coffee. The ”Organic Cookie with Chia and Lemon“ convinces with the fruity aroma of natural lemon oil and crispy chia seeds. If you prefer it fancier, you will love the variant with Hemp Seeds and Cocoa Nibs or Cocoa Nibs and Walnut. Crunchy cocoa nibs are added to the cookies which make them especially tasty. Unbeatably chocolaty is the Kookie Cat ”Organic Cookie with Vanilla and Chocolate Chips“. Real bourbon vanilla is combined with chocolate chips and coconut chips to a fragrant delicacy. Kookie Cat Organic Cookies are wonderful hand made biscuits with high quality organic ingredients. Enjoy a newly interpreted baking tradition with vegan recipes.