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BIJA
Omega Truffles Choose from 3 new
and improved BIJA Omega Truflle Bars: The gourmet way to get your EFAs! Luxurious Bija Omega Truffles are a rich blend of premium ingredients and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Each bar is made with organic chocolate and contains 13 grams of Udo's 3•6•9 Oil Blend. Now you can enjoy your chocolate and get healthier at the same time! The bonus - no bad fats, just the good ones. Nourishing pleasures to comfort & delight... There is increasing evidence that chocolate contains surprising amounts of minerals, potent anti-oxidants and other phytonutrients. In the world of chocolate, Bija Omega Truffles are the best of the best. We have sought out and selected the highest quality organic ingredients from around the world: chocolate and cocoa butter from Peru, Madagascar vanilla beans, hazelnuts from British Columbia, maple sugar from Quebec, and skim milk powder from Ontario - to name but a few. Bija has enhanced this organic chocolate by adding a full tablespoon (13 grams) of Udo's 3·6·9 Oil Blend to the creamy filling; we even had to create a special chocolate mold to make all those EFAs fit! The chocolate is made with great care and attention, involving mixing by hand and manually inspecting each individual precious piece of chocolate. Our Quality Assurance department conducts thorough testing on the finished product (including tests for rancidity and microbial content), just as with any of our supplements. We keep the chocolate cool and ship it with freezer packs during the warmer months so that it stays as luxurious as it was on the day it was created. Much more than just comfort food, Bija Omega Truffles are made to nourish both body and soul.
Questions and Answers The bars contain "cocoa liquor"; is there alcohol in them? There is no alcohol in any of the Bija Omega Truffles. Cocoa liquor is not a liqueur. After being roasted, the cacao beans are cracked open to separate the shells from the nibs, or inner kernels. The nibs are then crushed and turned into a thick, dark fluid called "cocoa mass" or "cocoa paste"; it contains about 55% cocoa butter and 45% cocoa solids. Why do they contain so much fat? Depending on the flavour, one bar contains 31-34 g of fat - but it's the good kind! Remember, each bar provides a full tablespoon of Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend, which supplies 9.5 g of polyunsaturated fats (2.95 g Omega-6 (including 12 mg of GLA) and 6.5 g Omega-3), 2.95 g of monounsaturated fats and 1.5 g of saturated fats. The rest of the fat comes from the chocolate itself, 1/3 of which is oleic acid (or Omega-9, also found in olive oil). This is in addition to the saturated stearic acid, which the body converts to even more oleic acid rather than raising blood cholesterol. When looking at the nutrition facts for the new bars, keep in mind that the bars are now 50% bigger than they were previously. Why is there so much saturated fat? Saturated fat is not necessarily unhealthy. Please note that there is NO TRANS FAT in any of the bars. Each bar contains 11-14 g of saturated fats, depending on the flavour. The Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend supplies 1.5 g from the medium chain triglycerides, which are an immediate energy source. The rest of the saturated fat comes from the chocolate itself (cocoa butter and cocoa liquor). One third of the saturated fat in chocolate is stearic acid; the liver converts stearic acid to oleic acid, which is the monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acid found in olive oil. Stearic acid has no effect on blood cholesterol levels. What is the % of cocoa mass? The two dark chocolate varieties are made with 70% cocoa mass. The milk chocolate contains 35-37% cocoa mass. By weight, each bar is approximately 55% chocolate (on the outside) and 45% filling, which is where the Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend is "hidden". Is the chocolate fair trade? The organic chocolate in the bars is not yet certified fair trade, but the beans come from small, family-operated farms in the central Peruvian jungle region. No children are employed as farm hands. Many farmers live on the land and have small vegetable gardens and other subsistence crops such as bananas, papayas and citrus fruits, and they are working toward fair trade certification. Is it necessary to refrigerate the chocolate? Yes, Bija Omega Truffles should be kept cool, otherwise the Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend that's in them will go rancid as would a bottle of oil. The EFAs are safely sealed inside the chocolate itself, so the oil is protected from both light and oxygen. We store the chocolate in the cooler in our warehouse and ship it to retailers with the same care we give Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend, packing them with freezer packs in the warmer months to ensure that they stay fresh and cool. The bars will be fine if they are out of the fridge (at room temperature) for up to a couple of days, as long as they do not get too warm. Freezing is not recommended; the molecular structure will change and the chocolate will no longer be as smooth and creamy. Is the oil still as good for me as it would be if I used it separately? Yes! Each piece of chocolate has a delicious, creamy filling, which consists of Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend, cocoa liquor or cocoa butter, sugar and flavourings. The chocolate on the outside undergoes a refining or conching process, which involves using heat, pressure and friction to blend the cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, milk powder (if applicable) and sugar in a machine called a refiner. This removes bitter substances and makes the chocolate silky smooth. The filling is made separately in small batches, using low heat, so the Udo's 3, 6, 9 Oil Blend is not affected. As long as the Bija Omega Truffles are kept cool and consumed by the Best Before date, the oil will remain a fresh source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Is the cocoa butter deodorized? No! While much of the cocoa butter on the market is deodorized (essentially steam-cleaned), Bija uses only un-deodorized organic cocoa butter. If you have any further questions about Bija Udo's Omega Truffles or any other FMD products, please call 1800 225500. Choose from 3 flavours: BIJA Omega Truffles -
Dark Bitter Each bar: 65g
- RRP $8.25 Item No.
4001 Sold in Boxes
of 12 bars $99.00 (Incl.
GST) A Source of
Omega-3 & Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty
Acids Ingredients: Allergens: Milk,
Soy, Nuts and Seeds. BIJA Omega Truffles -
Dark Orange Each bar: 65g
- RRP $8.25 Item No.
4002 Sold in Boxes
of 12 bars $99.00 (Incl.
GST) A Source of
Omega-3 & Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty
Acids Ingredients: Allergens: Milk,
Soy, Nuts and Seeds. KEEP
REFRIGERATED BIJA Omega Truffles -
Milk Hazelnut Each bar: 65g
- RRP $8.25 Item No.
4003 Sold in Boxes
of 12 bars $99.00 (Incl.
GST) A Source of
Omega-3 & Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty
Acids Ingredients: Allergens: Milk,
Soy, Nuts and Seeds. KEEP
REFRIGERATED 2 of each 65g bar - Dark Orange, Dark Bitter, Milk Hazelnut Item No. 4007 (If you wish to purchase a different selection of 3 flavours please include your request in the comments section of the order, or phone us on 1800 225500) Normal RRP $49.50, special introductory price: $33.00
Legend: * Certified Organic ** non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) |
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