A Jar Of Happiness: Naturel Toprak Doğal Jam

The wise said, "there must be a connection between happiness and breakfast"... And indeed, jams are the little depots of happiness at our breakfast tables. Made from a variety of summer and winter fruits, jams not only delight us with their flavors but also soothe our souls with their colorful appearance.

From the fragrant roses of Isparta to the baby pine cones of Sakarya, from the rosehip fruits of Bolu to the world-renowned figs of Aydın, from the delicious plums and quinces of Ermenek to the famous apricots of Malatya, jams made from a multitude of fruits continue to enchant us today, thanks to recipes passed down through generations and centuries of accumulated knowledge.

The Sweetest History of Fruit Preservation

Looking into the history of jam, we find that the word "rîçâr," which means paste in Persian, was later used in Arabic works as "rical." In Turkish, over time, recipes that preserved the fruit's pieces became known as jam, while those that mashed the fruit were called marmalade. The oldest accessible jam recipe is a citrus fruit preserve called murabba, written in the 1400s by Şirvânî, the physician of Sultan Murat II. The word "murabba" has been carried over to today as marmalade.

Once a delicacy of palace kitchens, jam became widespread as sugar became more accessible. Nowadays, we are more aware of our sugar consumption. In particular, the harms of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup are being published daily. Excessive sugar intake not only leads to insulin resistance but also triggers many problems from liver fat accumulation to arterial blockage. There are even studies showing that it significantly weakens the immune system.

So, should we deprive ourselves of the happiness that colorful jams bring? Of course not...

The New World’s Brand New Jams: Chia Seed Jams

Sugar-free natural jams with chia seeds are the healthiest innovation you can bring to your breakfast table! These new-generation jams are made with naturally grown local fruits, sweetened with date syrup, and naturally thickened by the gelling properties of chia seeds. Another feature of chia seeds is that they are high in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids! The importance of increasing daily omega-3 intake for brain, body, and immune health has long been known. By reducing sugar at breakfast and increasing omega-3, you can protect your health. New-generation sugar-free, natural jams with chia seeds do this in the most delicious way. They are also suitable for diets and vegan nutrition.

If we say there’s a marmalade as old as the history of wheat... And it’s sugar-free too!

They say the history of wheat is the history of humanity. Wheat, the first food of humans, nourishes and sustains generations; ground, it becomes flour and turns into bread; broken, it becomes bulgur and turns into meals. Sometimes it is soaked in water to sprout for its believed healing properties, becoming the Uğut Sweet. A festival dish in Central Asia, Uğut is shared blessing. First, the wheat grains are sprouted, then pounded for hours to extract the juice, which is cooked and thickened with flour for hours. The Uğut Sweet, also known as Nevruz Sweet or Uhut Sweet, made by women coming together, contains no added sugar; its flavor is said to come from the effort put into it or the prayers made during its preparation. This wheat sprout marmalade is a very special delicacy that can be enjoyed at breakfast or any time of the day.

Sweet memories of happy days...

From childhood, we record sweet foods in our minds along with our happiest memories. The candies handed out during festivals, the sparkle in our eyes when told to “buy yourself a wafer with the change,” the cotton candy shared with a sibling on the beach, the candles blown out on birthday cakes… All these remind us of sweet memories from the past. But let’s not forget that what made those moments wonderful wasn't the sweets we ate, but the warmth of our families, our friends, and the delightful scents of spring.

"There must be a connection between happiness and breakfast," indeed. And of course, the sweetest of breakfast essentials is jam. But it's up to us to choose jams made with sugar-free or the most natural sugars.

Here’s to many happy mornings with your loved ones...

Honey And Premium Quality Dried Fruits

Toprak Doğal has also amazing natural honeys and dried fruits.

Macahel Honey and Hatila Honey from the untouched nature of Artvin have been registered with geographical indications. However, Silor, a traditional product of this region, is also a favorite on dining tables.

Traditional products like Malatya’s dried apricots, Erzincan’s dried mulberries and molasses, Gümüşhane’s fruit leathers and pestils, Kars’ Gruyère cheese, malakan cheese, and belly cheese retain their naturalness due to the geography they are collected from and traditional processing methods, making them rich in proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and delicious.

These valuable foods, produced in limited quantities each year, are not easy to access. Companies like Toprak Doğal, working directly with producers, conducting product analysis, and following quality control processes with global audit firms, bring traditional foods to consumers.

Toprak Doğal is Turkish food exporter company.

Only premium food products and only wholesale.

For more info and wholesale supplies demands please send e-mail to us.

Address: Aydınevler District, Selçukbey Street, Number: 101-105/A

Küçükyalı Maltepe / İstanbul

bilgi@toprakdogal.com