| 1. What is a Raw food? |
| Raw food is food that has not been cooked or heated in past a certain temperature. The advantage of eating raw foods is that the food in its natural raw state contains more nutrients and beneficial digestive enzymes. There is a lot of debate as to what temperature food can be heated in order to still be considered raw. Temperatures range from 40°C (104°F) to 46°C (115°F). What is certain is the more a food is heated past 40°C (104°F) then the more its enzymes break down. At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen we consider raw food as never having been heated past 42°C (108°F). |
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| 2. What is a Superfood? |
| A superfood is one of a group of foods that offer extraordinarily rich nutritious benefits. Superfoods are typically high in phytonutrients and antioxidants. |
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| 3. What percentage raw? |
| There is a lot of debate as to how much raw food one should consume in one’s diet (50%, 75% or 100%). At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen we believe that this is very much up to the individual but we believe that you should introduce raw foods gradually into your diet. We feel that some people worry too much about achieving certain levels of raw food in their diet and we consider that to be counterproductive as it creates stress. You should do what feels right for you. Food after all should be about enjoyment as well as nutrition. |
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| 4. What temperature for Raw food? |
| There is a lot of debate as to what temperature food can be heated in order to still be considered raw. Temperatures range from 40°C (104°F) to 46°C (115°F). What is certain is the more a food is heated past 40°C (104°F) then the more its enzymes break down. At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen we consider raw food as never having been heated past 42°C (108°F). |
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| 5. Are Raw foods vegetarian? |
| A raw food diet has generally come to mean a raw vegetarian diet. There are those however who practice raw omnivorous diets which may include meat and fish. Some people also practice a raw vegan diet or a raw fruitarian diet. At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen we consider a raw food diet to be a raw vegetarian diet and that is reflected in our products. In fact all our products could be considered raw vegan with the exception of bee pollen as it is technically an animal product. |
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| 6. Are Raw foods vegan? |
| At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen all our foods are vegan with the exception of bee pollen as some consider bee pollen to be an animal product. |
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| 7. What is the Raw food diet? |
| A raw food diet consists of unprocessed uncooked foods that have never been heated past a certain temperature. Temperatures can range from 40°C (104°F) to 46°C (115°F). |
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| 8. What if I am Coeliac (Wheat Intolerance)? |
| At Ireland’s Raw Kitchen all of our products are gluten free and therefore suitable for people with a coeliac disorder. |
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| 9. What if I have a Nut Allergy? |
| While we employ the strictest hygiene standards and every reasonable effort is made to avoid cross contamination we do handle nuts at our facility. Therefore we feel it necessary in the interest of safety and transparency to err on the side of caution and state that our products may contain traces of nuts. |
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| 10. What is the Returns Policy? |
| In the unfortunate case of products being faulty or damaged in transit, we will offer you the choice of either a replacement or a full refund including any delivery costs incurred. Goods can be returned by post.
We are confident that you will be happy with your purchase. However, should you feel it necessary to return a non-perishable item, we aim to make the returns process as simple as possible. Please contact us on 087-9080126. You will be required to return the goods, unopened and as new with a copy of your original invoice, via An Post. On receipt we will issue a refund. Unfortunately in these circumstances you will be responsible for any costs incurred in returning the goods. |
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| 11. Can I pick up the goods myself? |
| Yes, you can pick up the goods in person from our premises. Just give us a ring to arrange a time for pick up |
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| 12. What about Gift Vouchers? |
| For information on how to Purchase, Send, or Buy with our Gift vouchers please refer to our Gift Voucher Section |
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