Nutritional values

Finnish forests offer an abundance of wild berries, herbs, and mushrooms that you can eat (based on the Environmental Performance Index Finland has one of the cleanest climates in the world). Eating them is a real sustainable act, because wild plants do not need irrigation, fertilizers, or any expensive equipment for processing. If you are lucky enough to be able pick them fresh, don't leave them in the woods. If you live abroad and want to try something different, just place your order on our webstore.

We have gathered nutritional information on all our products and product categories. Below you can find a table that pulls together data from different sources. Our main source for information is Fineli, the National Food Composition Database in Finland, which is maintained by the National Institute for Health and Welfare. As it is more difficult to find reliable information about some products, we have gathered information about those products from various sources that we trust and appreciate. Those sources include our own product tests in neutral laboratories, Arctic Flavours Association, Halmetoja, Piippo, and, of course, our own producers.

The internet is full of information. We carefully select the sources of information we offer. There is a plenty of information available on berries which are also the most researched of our products. We are happy to see there is a growing interest in and awareness toward herbs and mushrooms as well, and thus we are eagerly looking for more researched information on them.

Berries are real superfoods that are good for your health. They have antiseptic and antibacterial properties and contain antioxidants that are important for everyone, regardless of age. Berries are also a good source of dietary fiber and vitamins, whereas herbs and mushrooms are low in carbohydrates, energy, and fat.

Our selection includes 100% natural, wild-crafted plants. Wild plants have higher levels of nutrients compared to cultivated plants, and their taste is incomparable!

Fresh or dried berries, herbs, and mushrooms have so many benefits for everyone. Enjoy Finnish forest flavors!