EPICURE NEWS

Sustainable snacks and new restaurant openings

Palazzo Di Varignana, an 18th century estate within the Emilia-romagna region, has partnered with Da Paolo Gastronomia to debut a range of Italian products in Singapore. Experience the estate's full range of Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Selection ($46.90), which comes with three different types. The Palazzo Box ($139) contains a bottle of Riserva Blu blend olive oil, two types of artisanal jams (Apricot and Caramelised Watermelon), two jars of honey (Millefiori and Sulla), and two kinds of tea. The estate's agricultural practices are completely sustainable and certified organic, with great care taken to maintain the verdant 75-acre landmass. #B1-K8, Da Paola Gastronomia, Paragon, 290 Orchard Road. Tel: 6738 1462

Greek-kouzina’s Greek Raw Chestnut Honey

is a dark, mahogany-hued honey sourced from small batch producers in the East Halkidiki forests of the Mount Athos, an UNESCO NATURA 2000 zone. The natural environment is well-protected by regulatory bodies, and the sustainability of Mount Athos’ biome is paramount. Enjoy the strong, pepperlike honey with charcuterie or slather it generously over toast. $38 per 500g. Available from greek-kouzina.com.

The oceans are suffocating and

Norilicious does its part to alleviate the impact by focusing on seaweed, a highly sustainable agricultural crop. Layers of seaweed, sourced from sustainable Korean farms, are filled with a range of wholesome fillings like Spicy Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds & Sesame, and Puffed Black Rice. Bonus: each pack contains less than 100 calories per serving. $3.50 per pack. Available at NTUC Fairprice stores and online at Fairprice On and Redmart.

BRUNEUS'S range of snacks by Superlative Foods is packed with anti-oxidants, minerals and anandamide

– the feel-good chemical that makes chocolate irresistible. These morsels use certified organic ingredients, such as cacao nibs from Latin America and Central Asia, to form crunchy nut clusters that are great on their own or as a topping for yoghurt or desserts. When paired with activated almonds ($8.45/75g) and walnuts ($9.50/75g), they make for hearthealthy nibbles. Or pick up a bag of their Sweet Cacao Nibs ($9.50/75g), where raw cacao nibs are mixed with rock salt and a touch of coconut flower syrup. Available from various organic retailers, Cedele, The Providore and online at Redmart.