TAIGA Naturkost Organic Cedar Nut Butter. Nut butter made from 100 percent Siberian cedar nuts – creamy, subtly nutty, ground in cooled granite mills.

TAIGA Naturkost Organic Cedar Nut Butter is a nut butter made from a single ingredient: Siberian cedar nuts from certified organic wild collection in the Altai, ground in the Palatinate region in cooled granite mills at a maximum of 42 degrees Celsius. 190 g jar, vegan, raw food quality according to the manufacturer. No oil, no salt, no sugar – just the nut, which the manufacturer calls "Butter of the North".

Cedar Nut Butter by TAIGA Naturkost is what happens to cedar nuts when you grind them long enough: a creamy, light-beige paste that melts on the spoon. Cedar nuts are the seeds of the Siberian cedar, a stone pine from the Altai Mountains. The kernels ripen in the cones for three to four years before being harvested. They are smaller than pine nuts, softer, and sweeter. According to the manufacturer, no oil or other ingredients are added to the butter. The layer of oil that settles at the top of the jar is natural and is simply stirred back in before consumption.

Flavor

The cedar nut butter tastes creamy and subtly nutty, with a gentle forest aroma that distinguishes cedar nuts from all other nuts. It is milder than almond butter and sweeter than peanut butter, with a fine resinous note in the finish that is reminiscent of pine nuts. The consistency is soft and fluid, especially at room temperature.

Because the manufacturer grinds the nuts at a maximum of 42 degrees, the aroma remains bright and fresh; there are no roasted notes. Those expecting a strongly roasted nut butter will find this butter delicate and understated. That is precisely its charm: it complements other ingredients instead of overpowering them.

Use

The manufacturer recommends the butter for refining creams, dressings, and dips, for desserts, as a base for cedar nut milk, and as a rich spread. As a spread, it can be used plain on bread or with a little maple syrup and a pinch of salt. For cedar nut milk, stir one tablespoon of butter into 200 ml of water, and you have a plant-based drink for muesli or coffee ready.

In salad dressings, a teaspoon replaces tahini: mixed with lemon juice, water, and salt, it creates a creamy sauce for leaf salads, roasted vegetables, or bowls. In smoothies, a spoonful adds fat and richness. In desserts, it works well in creams, puddings, and sweet baked goods, for example, in banana bread or as a filling for dates. Store the jar in a cool, dark, and dry place, keep it airtight after opening, and consume within three months according to the manufacturer.

Our tip: Stir two tablespoons of the butter with one tablespoon of lemon juice, a little water, salt, and a hint of garlic. This makes a dip for raw vegetables and baked potatoes that behaves like hummus and tastes like the forest.

Origin

The cedar nuts come from the Altai Mountains in Siberia, from certified organic wild collection. Collector families pick the cones by hand in late summer; the nuts are shelled, sorted, and vacuum-packed on-site before traveling by truck and train to the Palatinate. According to the manufacturer, TAIGA Naturkost has been working with cedar nuts from the Altai since 2004 and visits the region every year for the harvest.

The grinding takes place in the workshop in Harthausen in the Palatinate, in cooled granite mills at a maximum of 42 degrees. The company dates back to the Russian composer Alexander Sojnikow, who came to the Palatinate in 1999 and initially founded a publishing house there. His son, Jaroslaw Sojnikow, now runs TAIGA Naturkost in the second generation.

For whom

The cedar nut butter is for everyone who uses nut butter in their everyday life and is looking for a milder variety alongside almond and peanut. For the vegan kitchen, it is a base for dressings, drinks, and desserts. Those who like it sweet can opt for the Cedar Nut Chocolate Cream with dates and cocoa, and those who want the savory forest aroma, the Siberian Forest Pesto. You can find all products from Harthausen on the TAIGA Naturkost page.

Note: The butter consists of cedar nuts, a type of pine nut, and according to the manufacturer, may contain traces of almonds, cashews, pistachios, sesame, hazelnuts, and peanuts. It is not suitable for those who are allergic to nuts.

A nut butter made from 100 percent Siberian cedar nuts, cold-ground in the Palatinate – for bread, dressings, and your cedar nut milk in the morning.