Keynote International: A Gourmet Gift Box
A successful lifestyle upgrade is similar to an unheard-of philosophy that necessitates a conscious effort to want to switch to a higher-quality product line. I recently swerved to Keynote International, a brand that delivers handpicked products to your doorstep, in my quest to reawaken my desire to eat healthily. Keynote International takes every quality measure to ensure that you get only the finest gourmet ingredients shipped to you from around the world, from sourcing sustainable food products from small/medium-sized plantations to personally visiting the facility before selling them.
Later, I had the pleasure of sampling some of their finest gourmet produce of Indian origin, and I must say that the quality has already hooked me. India is known for its diverse culture and culinary heritage, which includes the use of exotic herbs and fruits. Getting access to fresh ingredients has become increasingly difficult as the majority of high-end produce is exported.
Not only am I getting to experience the authentic flavours of a discerning palate with Keynote International, but I’m also getting a chance to nourish my body with a perennial supply of a garden-fresh harvest. Saffron, fresh fruits, grains, walnuts, Monofloral honey, flakes, cheese, flour of various cereals, sunflower oil, and speciality meat cold-cuts are all available at competitive prices. Let’s take a look at some of the incredible gourmet harvest that I thoroughly enjoyed and strongly recommend.
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Kashmir Saffron
Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, was first grown in Greece and then spread to the Kashmir valley. Since then, Kashmir has become a hotbed for harvesting the best and most expensive saffron in the world. The high cost of this exotic spice stems from the fact that one kilogramme of saffron requires more than 1,50,000 crocus flowers. Saffron costs around INR 1,80,000 ($3,000) per kilogramme on the market. Crocus is a purple flower with a lush scent that travels from the snow-capped mountain valleys of northern India.
The aphrodisiac saffron strands are plucked from the flowers and vacuum-packed to preserve the fragrance and flavour. The Keynote International saffron is the best of all the saffrons I’ve tried so far. I’ve been mixing saffron with tea, honey, and other spices, and it’s given my skin a glow it didn’t have before. Aside from being high in antioxidants, this spice has a plethora of health benefits. Expect this Kashmiri Saffron to bring about a lot of positive changes in your life, from improved mood to reduced PMS symptoms to increased weight loss.
Both a Luxury Gift Box and a retail Saffron pack are available from Keynote International. The retail pack contains a single glass bottle containing 2 grammes of saffron, whereas the luxury box contains 20 such bottles and is ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to improve your own lifestyle or that of a loved one, Keynote International’s saffron is an excellent choice.
Mono Floral Honey
The exotic Mono floral honey is the second product from Keynote International’s gourmet collection that I tried and enjoyed. I had the pleasure of sampling Acacia and Raw Ajwain flavours from their exotic and rare honey collection. This is what distinguishes this wild and boutique honey. It’s mono-floral honey, which is extremely rare! Mono-floral honey has a distinct flavour because bees primarily feed on the nectar of a single plant species. Keynote International provided me with genuine raw honey.
The crystallisation of raw honey is a common way to identify it. The honey’s glucose-to-fructose ratio determines whether it will liquefy, crystallise, or remain in a semi-solid colloidal state over time. It’s best to eat the crystallised honey straight from the jar. Honey from Keynote International contains no added sugar or antibiotics. Neither the bees nor you are being force-fed sugar syrup! Raw honey from Keynote is not homogenised or pasteurised.
Keynote’s honey is not heat-treated. The honey is directly transferred from the beehive to the bottle. All of Keynote’s honey is processed to the bare minimum. As a result, it may contain microscopic amounts of hive wax debris and bee pollen.
Passionfruit Concentrate
Passion fruit is a superfood that is high in fibre, iron, vitamin B6, B3, C, and A. It got its name from its purple flower, which 16th-century Spanish Catholic missionaries thought looked like Christ’s five wounds. Passion Fruit is a passionate favourite among food connoisseurs, as its name suggests. The Keynote International Concentrate I received retains its aromatic tart and tropical flavours in their natural state. Passion Fruit concentrate can be used to make sorbets, cocktails, mousses, and much more.
Alphonso Mango Pulp
This was a pleasant winter surprise! If you’re a mango fan, you can’t pass up the opportunity to enjoy mango puree during the off-season. Especially since the pulp I received was free of artificial colours and preservatives. Keynote International’s Mango Puree comes in an 850 g tinned can and contains the pulp of nearly 15 Alphonso mangoes. This mango puree is low in fat and contains only about 3% added sugar, and is high in vitamins A, B, and C.
There are no artificial flavours or thickeners in this recipe! This is why it has the same flavour as a freshly pulped Alphonso mango. I’ve been eating this thick, creamy tropical fruit puree with yoghurt, but it’s also delicious in sorbets, milkshakes, ice cream, cakes, soufflé, mousses, pies, and other desserts.
Gulkand by Keynote
Gulkand by Keynote International is an Ayurvedic legacy in a glass jar. No one captures the true essence of Damask roses like Keynote, from age-old preparations like sun-cooking and long curing to combining the Gulkand with Praval Pishti. Slow sun-cooking is a lossless process that keeps the rose petals’ delicate compounds intact. The method entails slowly and gently concentrating rose petals. Praval Pishti, on the other hand, is Coral Calcium with Rosewater conditioning. It’s a calcium-rich natural ingredient.
When Praval Pishti is combined with Gulkand, it can help with eye rashes, hyperacidity, and prickly heat, among other things. The preserve tastes like caramelised roses and is perfect for making a rose-based dessert or simply enjoying tea, coffee, ice cream, or sorbet. There are no preservatives, additives, artificial colours, flavours, or thickeners in this all-natural Gulkand.
