Blueberry
Blueberries are native to North America, and the region still produces much of the world's supply. Sweet in taste with a well-balanced acidity, the blueberries used in gelativo are grown in north-eastern U.S.A. Low in calories and amongst the highest anti-oxidant value fruits, blueberries also provide good levels of dietary fibre and health-benefiting minerals and vitamins.
Cocoa
In both the Mayan and Aztec cultures, cocoa was the basis for a thick, cold, unsweetened drink believed to be a health elixir. The highest quality beans from the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) are selected and then precisely roasted and finely ground to produce a rich, delightful, Dutch cocoa. Cocoa is a rich source of flavonoids and antioxidants as well as essential minerals including magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese.
Coffee
Our ground Arabica beans are sourced from Brazil, the world's largest producer of coffee with over 6 billion coffee trees. Brazilian coffee is famous for its mild, soft and sweet beautiful flavour and aroma. The English word coffee originates from the Arabic word 'kaweh' meaning strength or vigor. Coffee is known to stimulate the senses with its complex aroma and taste but is also naturally rich in antioxidants, just like green tea and cocoa.
Lemon
Our lemons are sourced from the north-western Victorian city of Mildura, Australia, situated on the banks of the Murray River. Juicy, acidic, and flavourful, lemon is the most widely consumed citrus fruit in the world.
Lime
We source the limes used in gelativo from Mexico, where they are famously utilised as an essential ingredient in the majority of the country's cuisine and beverages. Often smaller and more sour than their citrus cousin lemons, limes are used worldwide as an important mixing ingredient in a variety of refreshments. As well as being a rich source of vitamin C and omega-3 acids, limes are attributed with aiding digestion and helping weight loss.
Mango
A fleshy stone-fruit, mangoes are native to India, and widely known as the 'King of Fruit'. The Kensington Pride mangoes used to make gelativo are sourced from tropical North Queensland, Australia and are renowned for their juiciness, aroma, and unique sweet, tangy flavour.
milk and cream
Fresh milk and cream are sourced from dairies in VIC. Dairy animals were first domesticated in south-west Asia in 7000 BC, spreading to Europe, Britian and Scandinavia by 4000 BC. Today there are more than 6 billion consumers of milk and milk products worldwide. Milk is considered to be one of world's most complete foods and the richest dietary source of calcium. Milk also contains carbohydrate (lactose), protein, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, vitamins B2, B12 and A, and zinc.
passionfruit
The passionfruit used in gelativo is sourced from Thailand, where the warm, frost-free weather is perfectly suited to the fruit's growth. The ripe pulp has a unique sweet and pleasantly tart flavour and is enjoyed in a variety of desserts, beverages, sauces, fruit salads and liqueurs. Passionfruit are very low in calories and are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and iron, while the seeds are also an excellent source of fibre.
vanilla bean
Madagascan vanilla is known as the most balanced and intensively flavoured variety in the world. The bean used in gelativo infuses a pure, spicy, creamy and delicate flavour and aroma. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice after saffron, due to the labour intensive manual pollination of the vanilla orchid flower. Pure vanilla has over 200 organic components, many of which have antioxidant properties.
Banana
Tropical weather conditions create perfect growing conditions for bananas, which are a staple food source for many cultures residing in the tropics. The bananas used in gelativo are grown in Costa Rica, a major exporter of the fruit and grown there since the late 19th century. Not only are bananas an excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and dietary fibre, they also contain large amounts of potassium, which provides many health benefits.
