18.10.2015

Natumi Drinks

Spelt Drinks are prepared with the same methods as rice or oat drinks. For vegans and people with lactose intolerance they are an ideal milk substitute.

Natumi Organic Oat Drink Coffee combines the characteristic roasted aromas of Arabica and Robusta beans with the mild sweetness of organic oats.

How many different types of cereals can you lists spontaneously? If you ask people on the street the majority will say wheat, oat, barley and rye. If you were to ask the same question in Asia or South America, rice and corn would be in the first place. Who bakes bread perhaps also is familiar with less known varieties such as emmer, small wheat, club wheat or triticale. After several thousand of years of farming today there are hundreds of different cereals due to cultivation and hybridization. Within the cereal family they are divided into seven types: oat, millet, barley, corn, rice, rye and wheat. Globally seen rice, wheat and corn are the types that are grown the most. Without "the big three" it would not be possible to nourish the world population. Over 700 million tons of both rice and wheat are harvested each year. And in 2013 the total amount of the global corn crop has even exceeded the mark of 1 billion tons. However this almost unimaginable mass also depends heavily on the industrial meat and dairy production. Corn has become an indispensable fodder.

In Germany, the two most popular cereals are rye and wheat. A typical German supper normally also includes a loaf of rye-wheat bread. That’s why the last meal of the day is called “Abendbrot” (Abend=evening, Brot=bread) in Germany; as for breakfast you will rather find rolls on the table that are baked from white wheat flour.

An old relative of wheat is spelt. This classic crop has been cultivated for more than 8,000 years. In the course of the agricultural industrialization spelt, however, was almost completely ousted from wheat. For one simple reason: With wheat a much higher rate of yield can be achieved. The spelt grains and husks are firmly attached to each other which is not the case with wheat. In the further process this protective covering has be removed by the grain in an additional working step. Whereas the wheat crop also can be boosted significantly with artificial fertilizers, spelt almost does not respond to chemical fertilizers. What is an economically a disadvantage, however, is an advantage for organic farming. The grain is effectively protected against pests, fungal attacks or environmental influences by the husk. Spelt is an extremely resistant corn and copes well even on poor soil. Because it does not require fertilizer or pesticides spelt can also be cultivated in water protection areas. The growing appreciation for organic farming as well as re-discovered ancient knowledge helps spelt to become more and more popular. In the dietetics of the polymath Hildegard von Bingen, for example, spelt plays a major role. The Benedictine was so convinced of its positive effect that it was even allowed during fasting. Unlike in the times of Hildegard today spelt cannot only be used for porridge or bread but also for drinks.

Spelt Drinks are prepared with the same methods as rice or oat drinks. For vegans and people with lactose intolerance they are an ideal milk substitute. The four Natumi Spelt Drinks are perfect for cooking and baking. But they also taste pure. For Hildegard von Bingen spelt was "the best grain"; the almond she recommended to people that claimed that "the brain has become empty." The Natumi Spelt Drink is ideal for muesli or cornflakes. The Natumi Spelt Drink Almond just is the icing on the cake. The typical aroma of roasted almonds blends perfectly well with the mild sweetness of the spelt. Experimental cookie baker will take pleasure in it as well.

Natumi organic spelt drinks are produced using the same process as rice or oat drinks. They are a delicious milk substitute for vegans and people with lactose intolerance. Natumi organic spelt drinks are ideal for cooking and baking and are perfect for muesli or cornflakes. In addition to spelt drinks, Natumi also offers numerous other plant-based drinks for a wide range of applications. The organic Almond Drink Barista provides a creamy, stable foam that is ideal for cappuccino, latte macchiato or flat white. Natumi Organic Rice Drink Coconut is a plant-based drink with a fresh coconut flavour. You can enjoy it on its own or use it to create delicious smoothies. With its mildly sweet flavour, the natural oat drink is delicious on its own, in muesli, when cooking or baking - a real all-rounder. Natumi Organic Oat Drink Coffee combines the characteristic roasted flavours of Arabica and Robusta beans with the mild sweetness of organic oats. The Organic Cashew Drink Natural is also a flavoursome milk alternative for muesli, smoothies or desserts. So which Natumi drink will be your favourite?