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About Our Ingredients
We use only the highest quality all natural ingredients available. As much as possible we use certified organics, approximately 90% of our ingredients are organic; however, we can create 100% organic cakes to special order. We use only organic vegetarian fed eggs. We always avoid using artificial ingredients, preservatives or fillers.
Organic Flours -
We never use over processed and bleached out refined flours. We use a combination of ingredients to make up our special organic flour blends, which vary from recipe to recipe, certified organic almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and pecans, quinoa, brown rice, coconut flour, flaxseed, certified gluten free oats. All of our flours have a higher nutritional value. Our flours do not contain any wheat or gluten.
Soy Allergens -
For those folks who are sensitive to soy, you'll be happy to know that we do not use any soy flour in our flour blends or our bakery. Please Note: Our Belgian Chocolate Chips, white, milk and dark do contain soy lecithin as an emulsifier. By request for special dairy free and vegan orders we do use an organic non dairy butter substitute which contains soy.
Eggs -
We use only Eggland's Best organic eggs.
Why Eggland's Best organic eggs?
Please read the following Egglsand's Best Statement -
Our Cage Free and Organic hen diet consists of healthy grains with no animal fat, no animal byproducts, and no recycled or processed food. It contains no added hormones, antibiotics, or steroids. The hens that lay our Organic eggs are fed only a certified organic version of Eggland's Best's patented feed.
Dairy -
We only use premium quality dairy ingredients; i.e., grade AA real dairy cream butter, heavy cream, etc.
Please Note:We do not bake using artificial liquid butter flavoring, lard or Crisco.
Non-Dairy Alternatives -
We can substitute Organic Rice Milk, Almond or Soy Milk (by request) in some of our recipes.
Sweeteners -
The majority of our customers who do not have sugar restricted diets request their baked cakes, cupcakes, muffins, etc. be baked with organic evaporated cane juice. However, please note that because we bake each item fresh to your order we offer several choices when it comes to sweeteners; such as, Agave nectar, organic Blue Agave nectar, honey & maple syrup.
Agave Nectar -
Agave is a sweet syrup, like honey, but a little thinner in consistency. Because it has a low glycemic
index and will not elevate blood sugar, it is a great honey replacement for diabetics and low-glycemic dieters.
Honey -
Honey is "the nectar and floral exudations of plants gathered and stored in the comb of honeybees." It is a thick, sticky syrup that is 40% sweeter than sugar. It has a high glycemic index, so it is not recommended for diabetics or low-glycemic dieters. Honey comes in a wide range of colors and flavors--darker honeys having stronger flavors and lighter honeys more mild flavors.
Maple Syrup -
Maple syrup is a very sweet liquid sweetener, made by harvesting the sap from maple trees and boiling it down to a syrup. Maple syrup has a very high glycemic index and will make your blood sugar jump. It is not recommended for those who are diabetic or on a low-glycemic diet. It's fine for anyone else who wants a very low-processed natural sweetener.
Stevia -
We do not use Stevia in our products.
Splenda -
We do not use Splenda in our products.
Sugar Free Baked Goods -
For those folks who are sensitive to sugar or have sugar restricted diets we use a natural sugar substitute called, Maltitol for our sugar free baked goods. We also bake select cakes to order using Agave or natural fruit juices upon request.
Chocolate -
We use only REAL Belgian chocolate made with real vanilla not artificial vanillan which is derived from wheat. Our milk and white chocolate contains milk fat, our dark chocolate does not. All of our chocolate and chocolate chips do contain soy lecithin (as an emulsifier).
Flavorings & Fillings -
Our flavors are all derived from natural ingredients. We do NOT use artificial vanilla flavoring (vanillian) or artificial butter flavors. We use real butter, zest and juices from fresh organic fruits. We create our fillings and icings from fresh all natural ingredients.
Nut Allergies -
Please note that we do use many varieties of nuts in our facility, including peanuts. We are careful about cross contamination; however, it is up to you to make the decision whether to consume our products. If you have questions please call us at 423-342-4171 or 423-876-1922 before placing your order.
Is your Bakery Dedicated?
Yes! - We run a completely dedicated wheat/gluten free bakery. Simply put - there is never a doubt about cross contamination! We are a small family owned and operated company with special dietary needs and have built our business on creating the best tasting all natural non-contaminated products on the market!
Please Note - In our retail store and online shop we do sell many items containing wheat/gluten; however, these products are made in outside facilities, packaged and then brought into our retail store for sale or use in gift baskets.
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