FAQ

What you want to know...

Do naturSource^® products contain peanuts?

No. We know that many people have sensitivities to peanuts, so we do not put peanuts in our products. However, we can not gaurantee that the trucks used to transport our raw materials and finished goods, nor the people handling our goods at either end of our supply chain (outside of our factory) won't contaminate the food with peanut protein.  We are aware of the severity of peanut allergies, and we want you to know the truth. While we do want you to enjoy our products, we want you, our customers, to be safe.

Aren't nuts fattening?

While certain nuts do contain more fats than others, they're really not fattening overall. Nuts contain good fats, which help to reduce cholesterol, as well as Omega-6, and Omega-3 fatty acids. As a matter of fact, researchers at the Department of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University published a review in the 2010 Journal of Clinical Nutrition and found numerous benefits in making nuts part of a healthy weight loss program. They found those who ate nuts had a lower body mass index (BMI), higher levels of good cholesterol (HDL), and a higher intake of Vitamin E and Vitamin A, as well as minerals and fibre.

The researchers concluded that eating nuts as a snack helped dieters feel full, so they ate less through out the day. They also concluded that many of the fat calories in nuts pass right through the body because the nuts are so energy dense. Your body simply doesn't process all of the calories! And finally, the researchers also found that the nuts boosted the participant's metabolism because nuts are highly thermogenic. In other words, the thermogenic properties of nuts help boost your metabolism rate so you burn more fat naturally.

Is Sea Salt better for me than regular salt?

Sea salt is considered healthier because it contains more healthy minerals. The main difference between sea salt and table salt is the taste, processing, and texture. Sea salt comes from the evaporation of seawater and requires very little processing. Regular table salt, however, comes from underground and is very heavily processed, often through chemical processing, and usually has been fortified with iodine.

How should I store my naturSource^® nuts and fruit and nut mixes?

We sell our nuts, trail mixes and granolas in nitrogen flushed resealable bags that are ready to keep your products fresh when you take them along on your next exciting adventure. To maximize freshness, we recommend that you store our products in a cool, dry place, preferably in the refrigerator.

What's so special about naturSource^® trail mixes?

We believe quality is everything which is why our products are made from premium natural nuts, seeds, and fruits. We do not add any artificial additives, chemicals, colorings, or preservatives to any of our products produced at naturSource^®.

Where can I buy naturSource^® products?

naturSource^® products are sold across Canada! Can't find us in your local store? Contact us and mention to your grocery store manager that you are looking for naturSource^® products.

How do I best enjoy naturSource^® products?

By the handful! You can take naturSource^® nuts, trail mixes and granolas with you to the office, on camping trips, to the movies, on picnics, on a plane, or anywhere you plan to go where you could use an energizing snack. Try serving a bowl full of Tamari^® Almonds at your next book club or cocktail party.  We could fill pages with great ideas for enjoying naturSource^® products. Let your imagination run wild! In fact, you can post about how you enjoy your products on our Facebook page or email us and we'll post it up there for you!