1- Why Atayeb Al Rif products are considered 100 % natural? With No Artificial Colors or Flavors, No Preservatives just 100% Natural Ingredients, they are 100% Chemicals Free, major cause of Cancer diseases and other health perturbations.
2- What differentiates AAR products from other similar products? » They are prepared in a “Home made”, traditional mode of cuisine, » by devoted connoisseur ladies, » using selected and premium ingredients, » adapting the highest international standards of quality control and food preservation, » for Health Conscious and Gourmet Consumer.
3- Why AAR is considered as a Socio-Economical Development Project? The concept behind AAR project was initially to create job opportunities within rural areas all over Lebanon thus generating sustainable income especially to countrywomen.
4- What are AAR Jams special values? They are made with 100% natural ingredients and real fruits, free from any colorants, artificial flavours or preservatives. Moreover, AAR jams with its wide array of exotic flavour, is also added to Sweet dishes for an exquisite tang.
5- What are the health benefits of the AAR Carob & Grape Molasses? These 2 products that come under the Sweet & Delicacies line are of high nutritive value being rich in vitamins and natural fructose and with no artificial colorants, flavours or preservatives. These delicious sorts of sweets could be served with your favourite bread, as a nutritious snack to the whole family. Obtaining Carob Molasses consists of pressing carobs and extracting thick syrup. This extract is considered as a natural sweetener easily digested and also as a natural laxative. Our carob molasses could also be classified as Organic, knowing that it is effectively harvested from deep inside Lebanese forests, naturally isolated of farms and far away from pollution and pesticides. (Check our Special Tips & Recipes to discover our healthy & dietary hints) AAR Grape molasses is extracted from white grapes and has kept naturally all the health benefits and richness of that fruit. Without added sugar and any artificial additives, this product consist a delicious yet healthy snack to kids at any time of the day.
6- Why Atayeb Al Rif Pomegranate Molasses is considered so ‘special ‘and how to benefit of that product? Our Pomegranate Molasses is made from the blood-red, pomegranate fruit considered from decades symbol of love and fertility. What makes it so distinguished and of high value is the richness in taste and superiority in quality; In fact, each 500 ml of Atayeb Al Rif Pomegranate M. is prepared from 10kgs of hand picked fresh pomegranate; thus this molasses being naturally, very concentrated with Vitamins C and B6, magnesium and antioxidants (known for their anti-ageing and anti-cancer benefits) with no added salt, artificial colors or flavors, enrich your meals with a bunch of health benefit and a sweet yet delicate, exquisite savor. Small quantity is sufficient to add pizzazz to your salads, chicken or meat dishes!
7- If Atayeb Al Rif products do not contain artificial colours, then how come your Rose Syrup is of a pink colour knowing that natural rose extracts shall be colourless? True; natural rose extracts are colourless. Effectively our Distilled Rose Water – origin of the Rose Syrup- which is extracted from natural rose petals, is colourless. As well as we exclusively give this soft pink hue to Atayeb Al Rif Rose Syrup by resorting to our Mother Nature’s palette: the beetroots extract tainting the rose syrup, it also adds a sweet delicate taste while granting a bouquet of health and beauty benefits: this vegetable that contains a powerful antioxidant betacyanin, origin of its deep red hue, purifies the blood, has anti- carcinogenic properties and regenerates the immune cells. Also contains silica, vital for healthy skin, fingernails and bones. Quench your thirst with AAR rose syrup and gain plenty of Nature’s grace! |
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8- How to identify a “good" Olive Oil? Knowing the popularity that Olive oil has gained worldwide especially for its renowned benefits in health issues, people may think that any olive oil will do. That’s not true; because as much as Olive Oil can be beneficial it can be extremely harmful – toxic, if its specification does not meet with the international regulations set by the IOOC (the International Olive Oil Council). Olive Oil quality is expressed in the determination of 2 major criteria: the peroxide value and the acidity rate - IOOC Standards: Free acidity < 0.8%, peroxide value at filling < 20 meq/kg - obtained after a long process of right production practices and conservation conditions.
9- Why is Extra Virgin Olive Oil good for us? When buying olive oil, you certainly want to obtain a high quality Extra Virgin Oil for the important nutritional and therapeutic benefits you get. This is the oil that comes from the first pressing of the olives, extracted without heat (cold press) or chemicals; This is the way we produce our Atayeb Al Rif Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the fruit of a long process that combines best production practices, adequate storage and conservation condition while respecting strict hygienic measures. Extracted from the first cold pressing of carefully handpicked olives, without any additive-colorants, flavors or preservatives, it provides the best quality and taste standards. Because enemies of the good olive oil are mainly air, light, humidity and temperature, Atayeb al Rif EVOO is stored in a dark glass bottle protecting it against the light effect that alters its quality and increases its Peroxide value. Higher Peroxide value than standard makes the olive oil harmful to one’s health. Benefits of 2 to 3 tablespoons Atayeb Al Rif EVOO per day: Its high content of Monounsaturated fatty acids – the ‘Good’ fat, offers protection against heart disease by raising the HDL–‘good cholesterol’ level and controlling the LDL ‘bad cholesterol’. It helps in slowing down the natural aging process thanks to the antioxidants including vitamin E it contains. It reduces risks of cancer, notably breast and intestinal cancer. It contains Omega 6 and some Omega 3 that help the body in mental function, vision, blood pressure & immunity. Moreover, it exalts your salads and dishes with an exotic, authentic savour.
10- What explains the presence of small residues in the bottom of Atayeb Al Rif Apple Vinegar? These particles remain from the fruit itself since our Apple vinegar is extracted by crushing the fresh apples. Atayeb Al Rif Apple vinegar is a perfect prescription for many health and beauty benefits for being: • 100% natural, free from any additives -colorants, preservatives or chemical substances; • fermented in the old traditional way where it is conserved till proper phase of maturity contrary to industrial processed vinegar where it is fermented artificially- for few days only fact that destroys vitamins. √ 2-3 teaspoons of Atayeb Al Rif Apple Vinegar: Burns FAT faster – when consumed before a meal Reduces the LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol level Slows the skin aging process being rich in anti-oxidants. Purifies the skin and has natural lifting effect.
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