Boost your immune system with bone broth

Bone broth is a great natural source of collagen. It’s also rich in protein and amino acids. These provide a wide range of health benefits, from supporting gut health to helping improve joint pain. Also, many of our customers report that it’s helped make their skin more firm and hydrated, and strengthened their hair and nails. Unlike collagen supplements, bone broth also contains hydrating electrolytes, vitamins and minerals.In terms of bioavailability (absorption) of the collagen, our collagen is not processed like a collagen supplement (for example, a peptide or a hydrolyzed collagen), which makes the particle sizes smaller and therefore easier to digest. However, this does not necessarily mean these collagen supplements are better absorbed. Also, collagen supplements are highly processed and often treated with enzymes, solvents and acids in order to make them into peptides. We have seen a body of research that demonstrates that collagen from bone broth in its most natural form is the best for bioavailability.

Bone broth provides a complete collagen that our bodies recognise. The collagen from bone broth stimulates our gut lining to produce the right enzymes to digest the collagen. This means our bodies can absorb much more of it.Collagen supplements are known as collagen peptides or hydrolysed collagen. These peptides go through an intense chemical process to break down collagen particles into small pieces, to ease digestion. The problem is, our bodies are designed to digest and use collagen in its most natural form.

A key part of the process that delivers our incredible flavour is the way we treat our bone broths. Other brands reduce their broth to a concentrated syrup, transport it to a packaging facility, and then over-dilute it to bulk out the product. The only water added to Freja Food’s broths is at the beginning of the simmering process, and we package the end product on-site as soon as each batch has been made.

Everything about our product, from the finest ingredients, to the elaborate cooking process and the innovative packaging, delivers a bone broth that is unbeatable in terms of flavour, nutrition and sustainability. Our award-winning premium bone broths are 100% natural, unlike many store bought alternatives. A real bone broth is high in protein and collagen, has no added yeast, fat, flavourings or stabilisers.

Our carefully sourced bones are first roasted in a hot oven to enhance the rich flavour of the broth, then mixed with vegetables and herbs and intensely simmered in a slow cooker for up to 24 hours to release all the nutrients. Other brands reduce their broth to a concentrated syrup, transport it to a packaging facility, and then over-dilute it to bulk out the product. This low intervention production method delivers a deep, rich, and authentic broth which tastes just as if we made it in our own kitchen.

Our normal serving suggestion for someone drinking the broth as it is, for health benefits, is about 200/250ml daily. That equates to half a carton per day. Unless there is a specific diet you are following/nutritional need that you need to meet, that should be sufficient although there's really no set rules!

Drinking bone broth is the most common way to enjoy this nutritious beverage, but there are plenty of other options to help get in your daily dose. We believe it is best enjoyed simply warmed and sipped from a mug, but it can be used as a hero ingredient to enhance any dish. You can add it to soup, or mix it into risottos and stews. It can be taken between meals to fill a hunger gap or instead of tea and coffee as a caffeine free alternative. You can even add it to smoothies for a natural protein packed boost.

Bone broth is a foundational health food: it’s a low calorie gut health essential, an immune system booster and a great source of protein, collagen and amino acids - a nutritional powerhouse to make you feel great. It is a great support for many diets including Keto (low carb), Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, 5:2, and Whole 30.

We advise to store our bone broth cartons unopened at room temperature, like in your kitchen cupboard. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 4 days, or freeze in a container for up to 6 months.