Brandhub, looking after our looks

Great morning with sweet Karla at Brandhub this morning.

Is always exciting being with her as she is always full of great ideas.

Brandhub has developed our brand "KUMARA FUSION",  and they are committed to maintain it.

They look after our looks.

And we have loved their new looks in their new Parnell office.

Big thank you for being so great, and for helping us all this way to get our product from markets to Supermarkets.

Kumara, Our Super Hero

It could not be other way.
Do we have to tell you #Kumaralovers that KUMARA is our SUPERHERO???

CSPI(Center for Science in the Public Interest) ranked Kumara,  sweet potato ,number one in nutrition of all vegetables.

The reasons the sweet potato took first place? 

• Dietary fiber,
•  naturally occurring sugars, 
• complex carbohydrates, 
• protein, 
• vitamins A and C, 
• iron and calcium. 

Kumaras are high in the following: beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin C; fiber, thiamine, niacin, potassium and copper. They are also a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin E.

The numbers for the nutritional Kumara speak for themselves: almost twice the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, 42 percent of the recommendation for vitamin C, four times the RDA for beta carotene and when eaten with the skin sweet potatoes have more fiber than oatmeal. 

All these benefits with only about 130 to 160 calories!


Among root vegetables, sweet potatoes offer the lowest glycemic index rating. That’s because kumara digests slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar so you feel satisfied longer.

It’s time to move Kumara to the "good" carb list. She is a SUPER HERO full of benefits for our bodies.

Kumara weaning food to improve infant nutrition

Francis Kweku a Massey University PhD student has developed a complementary food for infants in developing nations that could help minimise vitamin A deficiency. 

After working for the World Health Organization, Dr Amagloh found infants in his home nation Ghana were mostly given cereal-based complementary food, prepared from white maize, that is devoid of vitamin A precursors. This spurred his interest in researching strategies to improve infant nutrition for his PhD. 

Using New Zealand kumara (sweet potato), Dr Amagloh developed a food product at Massey’s Food Pilot Plant that could be easily stored and rehydrated with water. It has low phytate and is high in vitamin A precursors and could serve as a good dietary source of vitamin A. The powder could also be manufactured easily in developing nations with locally grown sweet potatoes.

Can rad more about this interesting project here .

Getting close to the launch of KUMARA FUSION™!!!!Exciting

Have to thank to Gulf Harbour School for being so great allowing us filming in their amazing staff-room. So BIG CLAP for them.

It was an exiting morning!!!!!!! We had little stars, that came out as big stars in our video. They had so much fun, and they all loved KUMARA FUSION™. Yes #kumaralovers on the way.

One of the girls is vegetarian, and she just loved the 3 varieties: Original, Honey an Chocolate. Well, they all did.

We became actors and actresses for one day.

But the main STAR was KUMARA FUSION™: the new food sensation made out of a kiwi icon: kumara.

Can't wait to see it in the supermarkets.!!!!!!!!!!

We should start the countdown!!!!!!!

Have a good day #kumaralovers

Thanks Amber!!!!!

Yes, Today is Magical Monday

Why does everybody hate Mondays?

Make the best of it today, and turn it into a MAGICAL day.
Love and smile!!!!!
For you #KumaraLovers

Kumara Cake Roll, made in heaven

Have tried making it this weekend, and it is easier than what it looks to make. Plus is............ a sweet treat made in heaven full of great nutrition benefits.

So what are you waiting for. Try it and impress family and friends. They won't believe Kumara is so versatile.

photo taken  by Diana Rattray

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• Filling
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut, optional*.
• powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

Butter and flour a an oven tray. Heat oven to 190.

Lay a cotton kitchen towel out on the counter and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda, spices, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended.

Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes (dark pans will take less time), or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger. Immediately loosen the cake from the sides of the pan and turn onto the towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll up the cake and towel together, starting with the narrow end. Cool the rolled cake on a rack.

Beat cream cheese with the powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and smooth. Stir in toasted coconut, if using. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes to firm the filling slightly.

Unroll the cooled cake and spread with the cream cheese mixture. Reroll the cake and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 to 2 hours. To serve, unwrap the cake and sprinkle with more powdered sugar. This freezes well.
Serves 8 to 10.

*To toast coconut, spread the coconut out in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 170 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from the oven and transfer to a small bowl; set aside.

Kumara, source of Potassium. Source of good health!

Are you getting this weekend dinner ready? Are you preparing a great roast perfect for this chilly winter days.

I love the smell that comes out of the oven, plus the warmth that gives to the house.

Everybody enjoys a nice roast , even kids. But do your complain about Kumaras and the veggies. Well it must be in our DNA. When we are little, our taste buds are not as positive towards healthy food.

Did you know “Kumara”,  is among the three food sources for Potassium.

Potassium, the third most abundant mineral in human body, is the synonym for health insurer. Low potassium is associated with a risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, cancer, digestive disorders, and infertility.

Eating Kumaras,  will help you reduce your blood pressure and having a cheerful lifestyle.

Lets add them into our diet, and find different and fun ways of eating them!!!!!!

Enjoy your weekend, KUMARA LOVERS.