Rediscovering an Ancient Tradition
Broth has long been a staple in many culinary traditions around the world. While it has recently gained popularity, for some, it never truly left. In New Zealand and many countries in the West, slow-cooking beef bones from local farms with root vegetables, herbs, and spices has been a comforting ritual on cool winter nights and a flavorful base for soups and risottos. Similarly, in Vietnam and Japan (among many other countries and cultures), broth is an essential part of daily cuisine, forming the soul of dishes like pho and ramen.
Across cultures, one thing remains constant: the quality of ingredients is paramount. Just as you can’t make great wine from low-quality grapes, you can’t make truly nourishing bone broth from inferior beef bones.
Vietnamese beef noodle soup (phở bò). Delicious - yes! Nutritious? Not necessarily... it depends whether the cows whose bones were used to make the broth were healthy and raised in a natural environment free of any chemicals, hormones or antibiotics.
Why Ingredient Quality Matters
The nutritional value of your broth comes from the health and well-being of the cows whose bones are used. New Zealand’s cattle thrive on lush, green pastures, feeding naturally as they were designed to. Raised under strict animal welfare standards, these cows benefit from regular health checks, ensuring the healthiest cows and the highest quality beef bones. When you consume bone broth made from these nutrient-rich bones, you reap the benefits of the cows’ healthy, balanced lives.
By contrast, broth made from lower-quality bones may taste good, but it won’t provide the same long-lasting nutritional support. Our New Zealand beef bone broth offers more than just flavor: it provides the essential nutrients your body needs to perform at its best, both physically and mentally. Health is wealth.
Nutritional Benefits of New Zealand Beef Bone Broth
Gut Healing
Our beef bone broth is rich in glutamine, a key amino acid that supports the healing of the gut lining. If you suffer from gut issues such as IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, or leaky gut syndrome, our high-collagen broth can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support overall gut health.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Inflammation in the gut is both common and uncomfortable, often exacerbated by modern diets filled with processed foods and additives. The amino acids in our bone broth, including glycine and glutamine, naturally reduce gut inflammation, helping you feel more comfortable and healthy.
Microbiome Support
A healthy microbiome is crucial for overall well-being. Our bone broth is nutrient-rich, chemical-free, and easy to digest, providing support for the beneficial gut bacteria that keep your digestive system functioning optimally. By nourishing your microbiome, our broth helps you feel lighter, healthier, and more energetic.
What Makes Our Broth Unique?
Our New Zealand beef bone broth stands out because of where and how it is made. New Zealand’s pristine environment, clean air, and abundant green pastures provide the perfect conditions for raising healthy cattle. Antibiotic and hormone free, grass-fed. When you choose our bone broth, you are choosing purity, potency, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your broth is made from the highest quality, ethically raised cattle. Experience the difference for yourself and nourish your body with the best that New Zealand has to offer.
For further reading on glutamine, glycine and collagen - all of which are abundant in every serve of Velvet Blend, see this article from Dr Andrew Huberman (neuroscientist, Professor at Stanford University, and host of The Huberman Lab podcast).
