Coconut
Coconut is an incredible ingredient; it tastes delicious and has amazing benefits so it’s not hard to see why we wanted to include it in our sprouted breakfasts. Coconut is considered a fruit which is grown on a palm tree. A single tree can yield around 100 coconuts annually and each fruit requires a year to fully ripen. 1
Did you know that a half a cup of raw coconut has 6 micrograms of mineral manganese? Now that doesn’t sound like much, but it is up to one-half of what most adults need in a day. This ingredient is also high in fiber, antioxidants which fights inflammation, and nutrients.2
Our coconut supplier is based in Buford, Georgia, famously known as Red V Foods– a trusted leader in premium organic coconut ingredients. Their history traces back to the mid-1800s, when transporting coconuts from Asia to global markets was a challenge. Today, their certified organic facility operates under rigorous standards, ensuring quality and traceability at every stage.
The coconut sourced from Red V Foods can be enjoyed in our Sprouted Coconut Cacao Protein Granola and our Coconut Chia Protein Instant Oatmeal. Each of our sprouted breakfasts deliver 10g of plant-based protein per serving. Red V Foods is owned by Axelum Resources Corp, a Philippine-based company that has been cultivating long-standing relationships with coconut farming communities since 1986.
In the Southern Philippines, where tropical sunshine and heavy rainfall create ideal growing conditions, native coconut trees thrive year-round. It’s here that Axelum works directly with farmers and local traders to source the freshest, highest-quality organic coconuts. Together, Red V Foods and Axelum have built a streamlined supply chain that transports coconuts directly from these farming communities to our facility and ultimately, to your table. That’s the kind of transparency you can not only trust, but taste too.
At One Degree Organic Foods, we don’t just look for organic certification-we look for shared values. Axelum’s commitment extends far beyond sourcing the best coconuts. The company actively invests in the well-being of its partner farming communities by providing financial assistance, medical supplies, and educational resources. Most recently, they constructed a 100-bed hospital in Medina to improve access to equitable healthcare for local families. This is a powerful testament to their long-term commitment to community care.
The organic farmers from the Philippines that provide coconut to Red V Foods
When we understand how our food is grown, harvested, and sourced, we reconnect with what truly matters. By choosing clean ingredients grown with integrity, we help strengthen farming communities, invest in long-term sustainability, and protect the planet for future generations.
At One Degree Organic Foods, we believe there should always be one degree of separation from the food you eat and the people who grew it. Because when you know your farmer, you trust your food. And when you trust your food, every bite tastes better.
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