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¡5 años alimentando el mundo! Heincke es una empresa que nació con el firme propósito de transformar el agro en Colombia, estamos alimentando el mundo con productos saludables y naturales…
Human capital plays a crucial role in the production of panela. After coffee, panela is the most important agro-industry in Colombia, not only because of the number of productive establishments…
A food system encompasses all the interconnected actors that generate value in the production chain, from the production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal of food products that originate in agriculture,…
Every year about one million tons of panela are produced, with a value of $ 3.2 billion colombian pesos. This makes the panela agroindustry one of the most important for…
On November 24, 2021, the movie “Encanto” will be released, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Byron Howard, Jared Bush and Charise Castro Smith. In the musical…
This certification is granted when a product is made complying with Canadian organic standards, guaranteeing the integrity of food from the fields to the table. What is required to obtain…
Panela arrived in Colombia in the 15th century, since that time it has become one of the most known and important products of the basic basket of Colombian families, thus…
The consumption of panela in Latin America and the world grows every day. Little by little, it becomes more recognized and valued by consumers. However, its existence is not recent,…
When buying a product, you come across different information such as “nutritional value”, “diet products” or “organic products”. This can be confusing, and lead you to consider that “organic” is…
Direct Trade seeks to establish direct and beneficial relationships between producers and distributors, eliminating intermediaries that are usually part of the supply chain. When applied correctly, it benefits both parties…
One of Heincke’s certifications is GMO Free, which refers to the absence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Heincke’s products and processes. GMOs are living organisms that have obtained DNA…
Organic food is a great trend in recent times, we have understood that by saying that something is organic it means that it is equal to healthy. However, do we…
We all know life can be way too busy and that your dreams may seem a little bit too distant, because we have a lot of responsibilities. So, how do…
Ingredients: Base Tarta de Coco Capa de Mango 2 tablespoons of water 400 ml of coconut milk 350 g of mango 3 tablespoons of coconut oil 400 ml of vegetal…
Today, we share with you a recipe for a dessert, which chocolate lovers will prepare again and again. It is gluten-free and loaded with omega 3, antioxidants, calcium, and fiber….
Nowadays, it is very common to hear about organic products and their wonders; these products range from food to cosmetics. And perhaps, for us, there remains the question of whether…
Going to the supermarket can be a complete challenge, due to the big amount of products that we can find in this establishments, making for us, getting healthy food, with…
Some years after Milton Friedman declared that “the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits”, this doctrine is finally coming to its end. A lot of entrepreneurs and…
This recipe is a restaurant favorite, it is based on an authentic Hunan dish roughly translated into “ancestor meeting-place chicken”. Ingredients For the Chicken For the sauce 1-pound chicken (boneless…
Fair Trade is an alternative trade system, focused on the social aspect and solidarity, which seeks to achieve the development of the people and the fight against poverty. The main…
Nothing better that starting the day with a coffee and a toasted bread with jam, both sweetened with panela. Today we will learn how to make our own jam. Ingredients: …
Nowadays, it is really striking how the climate change is charging its toll on us, so, regarding this issue. What can we do to improve this? As everybody knows, kids…
Heincke has in its core values sustainability. In 2021, you will be a B certified company for 3 years. This certification encompasses 3 major pillars: environmental, social and economic. It…
Lately it is really common to heard that the use of masks, antibacterial gel and the hope of the vaccine for COVID is what people are looking for. The thing…
Rosahelena Macía Mejía co-author of the book “Panela a Tradition” thought that the recognition 2 years ago by the Gourmand World Cook Book Awards was the greatest thing that had…
Raw sugar cane is healthier that any other cane sugar sweetener. It is made without the use of additional chemicals used in the process of white sugar. It has minerals…
Ingredients: For the French toast: -8 slices of bread -3 eggs -1 cup heavy cream -1 tablespoon of raw sugar cane -2 teaspoons of cinnamon -3 tablespoons of butter Bonus:…
Raw cane sugar (panela) color is a subjective measurement of panela quality. In general, consumers in Colombia tends to prefer a yellow or light yellow panela thinking that this means…
Ingredients: – 1 tbs of coconut oil -200 g of mixed nuts -2 tbs of panela -1 tsp of instant coffee grounded Directions: Heat the oil in a pan, put…
We are pioneers in an industry where we have developed new ways of doing things that were otherwise very traditional. Our pursuit to add value to panela has led us…
Due to rapid economic growth and increased agricultural productivity over the past two decades, the number of malnourished people has almost halved. Many developing countries that were suffering from famine…
In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, an action plan for people, planet and prosperity, which also aims to strengthen universal peace and…
As many nutritionists warn, approximately 75% of the sugar we eat every day comes from processed foods, and we can find it in products such as vegetable broth, sauces like…
For centuries, panela was a handcrafted product that had no added value or technological changes in its production process. The traditional productive factory of panela is known as “trapiche”. Colombia…
There are six key steps during the panela production. They are as it follows: 1. Sugar cane maturity and cutting When the cane is mature (between 10 and 20 months…
INGREDIENTS 1 Kg or pork loin 2 Tablespoons of butter 2 Onions 1 Tablespoon of curry ½ Tablespoon of cumin powder ½ Tablespoon of cinnamon powder 2 Cups of beef…
There are different natural sweeteners that can serve you to replace the sugar. Whether you have run out of sugar or simply want to stop drinking white sugar, here are…
Omar Castañeda, a Colombian artist that uses panela “raw sugar cane” as the main ingredient to his masterpieces. Here is a video with one of his exhibitions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5Mu-eEgBM
We continue to show the hands behind the production of the best Panela. We want to bring them and their families to the light, so Heincke brings you another video…
This national product is one of the keys that Colombian ‘beetles’ use to have outstanding performances in Europe. Colombia has been characterized as one of the countries that has brought…
Panela, one of the foods with the highest nutritional value, will seek to multiply its export volume by almost five by 2022. This is why some 4,000 tons of that…
Not only sugar is produced from that tall and tall stem of the cane, it is a plant that offers different uses. Its cultivation generates permanent employment, contributes to economic…
At Heincke, we work to impact the lives of hundreds of families. That is why we want to introduce some of the members that are part of the production and…
According to studies carried out by the program of Agroindustrial Processes of CORPOICA and the School of Medicine Juan N. Corpas, it was proved that panela is a natural cicatrizant….
Nowadays, panela is taking a lot of presence in the international market, which should be generating interest in small farmers. The world is converging to healthy eating and panela with…
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