Tropical Traditions Atchara
Atchara is a traditional Philippine fermented dish made with unripe raw green papaya, fresh raw ginger root, and other raw ingredients in a vinegar base.
You might related it to the Phillipine answer to sauerkraut or Kim chi.
Tropical Traditions Atchara was developed over a 5 year period to replicate this traditional, fermented side dish in a healthy, raw foods way, without used of refined sugar or distilled vinegar.
Tropical Traditions Atchara is a raw food with "live" cultures.
All of the ingredients are supplied by small-scale family farmers.
The main ingredient is Green Papaya, a certified organic vareity native to the Phillippines.
The papaya fruit is harvested before it reaches maturity, when enzyme activity is at its highest level, and the fruit is a strong fibrous green. Filipinos often eat unripe green papaya as a vegetable, since sugar content is low in its unripe state. The digestive enzyme papain which is found in papaya has long been used as a plant-based digestive aid in enzyme supplements. Green papaya is also very high in antioxidants.
Organic Raw Coconut Water Vinegar was developed by Tropical Traditions as a “raw” answer to distilled vinegar. A main ingredient in atchara,
coconut water is high in many vitamins and minerals, especially potassium.
It has been reported that during World War II coconut water was used in emergencies as IV fluids, since the nutrient-packed water is completely sterile inside the coconut until the hard shell is cracked and it is exposed to air.
Fair Trade Organic Whole Muscabado Sugar is used in place of refined sugar. Muscabado sugar contains all the natural nutrients found in raw sugar cane or molasses. The sugar is needed in the fermentation process, but Atchara is not sweet.
The other ingredients in atchara are Organic Raw Ginger Root, Native Tagalog Garlic (known in Asia as one of the most potent native varieties, and Sea Salt.
Tropical Traditions Atchara is used as a condiment, and the coconut water vinegar can be used for recipes, like salad dressing.
I found atchara to have a very strong flavor, one that I am trying to get used to. I plan to use it in place of other fermented foods, such as a replacement for sauerkraut (which I love).
First time customers can use the Mom Most Traveled promotion code 4994605 to receive a free copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours!
The book has testimonies and research about the health benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil, and recipes to help you easily add VCO to your daily diet.
The book will be added automatically to any first-time customer that uses coupon code 4994605 in the referral box!
I’m told the check out procedure is tricky, so follow these steps:
1. Add the items you would like to purchase from the order form linked to Tropical Traditions. Visit www.tropicaltraditions.com and click on ‘products’ found at the bottom of the menu list on the left side of the home page.
2. You’ll be directed to the ordering form at the Tropical Traditions/Healthy Buyers Club website. You do not have to be a member or purchase a membership to buy from Tropical Traditions. Membership in Healthy Buyers Club allows you to purchase in bulk amount if you choose to join. All non-bulk purchases are to be ordered from this site as well as bulk items. You can purchase less than case amounts of any of the individual items without a membership.
3. Select the items you would like to purchase.
4. When you are ready to check out please click on the “Check Cart” link.
5. Review your order and then click on the “Check Out” button from your shopping cart.
6. Fill in your account information as directed. In the box: “How did you hear of us?” you must select: “Referred by a friend” on the drop down arrow. When you make this selection a box for your sponsor’s User ID number should appear if you are a first time customer.
7. Enter your sponsor User ID number 4994605
8. To complete your order click on “Save and Proceed to Checkout” at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions through the checkout process. You will receive an order number when you have successfully placed your order.By following these steps, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil: How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours! that will automatically be sent with your first order.
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