March 02, 2011 · By Jovial Foods

Einkorn, Palm Fruit Oil, Cocoa and Antioxidant Power

Einkorn is rich in carotenoids, like lutein and tocotrienols, a potent form of vitamin E. These important antioxidants give einkorn flour a deep yellow color. Our cookies are made with sustainably grown organic palm fruit oil, also rich in carotenoids, like beta-carotene and lycophene. Palm fruit oil is an excellent source of vitamin E, containing both tocopherols and tocotrienols. The palm fruit has a beautiful ruby red color outside and orange pulp. Organic cocoa is also well-known for its high content of flavonoids and polyphenols, making it another antioxidant-rich ingredient. These ingredients come together with ancient einkorn wheat to make delicious cookies with a powerful Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value. ORAC is a measurement of antioxidant activity in food or free radical scavenging capacity. Here is how Jovial einkorn cookies compare to some well-known superfoods.

Description	ORAC (μmoles TE / 100g)
Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookie	4700
Blueberries, raw	4669
Einkorn Checkerboard Cookie	4600
Pomegranate, raw	4479
Goji berry, raw	3290
Einkorn Ginger Spice Cookie	2100
Green tea, brewed	1253
Noni, fruit, raw	800

*Source: USDA Database for the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods www.ars.usda.gov/nutrientdata/ORAC