FAQs
No, since our farm is not certified organic. However, we are a regenerative natural farm where we farm without any chemical input. We follow a jungle farming philosophy, relying on leaf mold for fertilisers, oak leaves for mulching and natural spring water for irrigation.
We only purchase naturally grown fruit from local villagers after a thorough check. The Khand or raw sugar we use is certified organic
The shelf life of our preservers, coolers and condiments is approx 12 months. Store them unopened and cool, dry place. Once opened, they must remained refrigerated and consumed before the suggested time on each bottle (4 weeks to 3 months).
Our ACV, herbs, herbal infusions, and seasonings have a shelf life of 12 to 18 months and can be stored in airtight container in a cool, dry place
Note: Moisture and humidity can make the herb seasonings clumpy since we do not use any caking agents. In such a case, simply spread out the salt on a baking tray and put it in the oven for low heat to get rid of Moisture
We use Khand (organic raw sugar), apple cider vinegar, salt and lemon juices as natural preservatives in our products. Our bottles are sterilised to kill all microbes and bacteria inside the jar. Further the bottles are vacuum-sealed and need refrigeration only after opening
Our preserves, coolers, sauces and chutneys are completely natural and contain no preservatives, they need to be refrigerated after opening.
The apple cider vinegar, herbs, herbed salts and herbal infusions can be left in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Unlike commercial sugar- and preservatives-laden jams, HH preservers have 70 - 75% fruit, 25% organic khand (raw sugar) and 0 preservatives! So you`re not paying for sugar but real fruit
Having said that, our jars must be kept refrigerated at all times once opened and consumed within 4 weeks. Avoid leaving your jar outside the fridge, using a wet or dirty spoon, or keeping it in crowded fridge. Our preserves come in 2 sizes - pick the smaller jar if consumption is slow
And, jus like home food, our products needs extra TLC in summer and winter months where spoilage happens quickly
Jams are made with pureed fruit and have a smooth & spreadable texture, while preserves are made with chopped fruit that results in chunkier texture with bites of fruit in it. We prefer to make preserves
Yes, our coolers are juice concentrates and syrups and made with fruit juice/puree and khand (organic raw sugar). Dilute with 3 parts chilled water or soda. Use as cocktail mixers, iced teas, salad dressings and desserts - they`re super versatile.
One 500ml bottle yields about 10 servings.
No, They are made up of different ingredients since green tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and herbal tea is made of herbs, spices, and dried flowers.
Herbal infusions are caffeine-free and can be enjoyed at any time of the day. They are made by blending different herbs, spices, and dried flowers and each has different benefits. For eg, chamomile helps promote sleep and relaxation, peppermint is for indigestion, rosemary for memory, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric helps relieve cold and cough, and nettle supports kidney and bone health.
Our 340 gms Tomato Basil sauce jar serves 3-4 people, while the pizza sauce can make 4-5 8-inch pizzas.
That`s the beauty of small-batch homemade all-natural products! Just like fruit from different trees vary, each batch is distinct since we do not use any homogenising ingredients - added colour, flavours.
Often one lot of fruit might be sweeter, more tart or juicier than usual so we have to adjust our recipes accordingly. At least 3 people taste each batch before it`s finalised and bottled.
Moreover, we use organic khand - raw organic sugar. Some batches are darker than the rest and that can alter the colour of some products. This doesn`t impact the taste or freshness!
We use certified organic raw sugar or khand sourced from farmers in Uttarakhand. Unlike commercial recipes, we use a minimal amount of sugar. Our products are high on fruit and low on sugar. However, since our products are preservative- and pectin-free, sugar acts as a natural preservative. We are unsure how other alternatives to sugar would affect the shelf life, taste, colour and price of our products.
No. We do not use any artificial preservatives, colours, thickeners, stabilisers or acidity regulators in any of our products. Only simple ingredients that you can recognise.
90% of the produce grows on our own farm in Pauri. We also supplement our farm-grown produce by purchasing naturally grown fruit from marginal farmers around us.
Yes we do. We deliver to most cities and towns across India. Even if you’re in a tiny place, we want to make sure you can enjoy our products. If you do place an order on our site and your pincode is not serviceable by our courier partners, please contact us and we will try to find a service that works.
Not yet but we hope to soon.
We live and work on our family-run farm (Marrora) in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. This is where our ingredients are grown, processed, bottled and shipped out from!
Yes, we would love to see you! We have a Forest Farm Cafe and offer picnics, walks and activities. We are currently working on accommodation and hope to offer it by 2025.
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