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Limony Zoloto — Organic Fermented Lemon & Saffron Golden Elixir | 330 mL

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Sunshine-bright fermented lemons, prized saffron and golden vegetables, beautifully brought together. Meet Limony Zoloto, our distinctive fermented lemon and saffron elixir. Inspired by the colour, fragrance and culinary heritage of saffron, this small-batch Spiralz creation combines organic fermented lemons, saffron, yellow beetroot, yellow carrot and white cabbage, among other ingredients, for a layered citrus-forward flavour and luminous golden colour. What makes this golden elixir different? Organic fermented lemons: Bright, lively citrus character with the complexity that fermentation brings Saffron: A prized spice with an unmistakable aroma and naturally golden crocin pigments Yellow beetroot & yellow carrot: Beautiful golden vegetables adding depth to the blend White cabbage: A traditional vegetable-ferment ingredient that lends savoury balance Why we're fascinated by saffron Saffron contains naturally occurring plant compounds called crocins. Human research using standardised saffron extracts has examined how the body transforms these compounds into crocetin during digestion. It's intriguing food science and part of what drew us to the ingredient, but those studies have not tested this elixir or established its clinical effects. A little golden ritual Floral saffron notes, refreshing fermented lemon and mellow golden vegetables make this a beautifully different addition to your daily fermented-food routine. It's a true Spiralz original: interesting ingredients, careful fermentation and flavour you won't find in an ordinary juice. How to enjoy: Shake gently, serve a small chilled shot (around 30 mL) or dilute to taste with cold water or sparkling water. Keep refrigerated. Natural separation may occur. Featured ingredients: Organic fermented lemons, saffron, yellow beetroot, yellow carrot and white cabbage. This is not the complete ingredients declaration; check the final product label for the full recipe.The research that inspired our fermented lemons 1. Lemon peel fermentation & antioxidant activity. In a 2023 food-science experiment, researchers fermented lemon peel with Lactobacillus plantarum PNU. The fermented peel demonstrated greater antioxidant activity than unfermented peel in the tests used. Extracts from the fermented peel also reduced several inflammatory signalling markers, including IL-6 and TNF-α, in laboratory-grown immune cells. Read Pan et al., Food Science and Technology (2023). 2. What fermentation can do to lemon polyphenols. In another 2023 study, researchers found that juice from whole green lemons fermented using a particular process had significantly higher measured total phenolic content after 21 and 28 days than unfermented juice. These findings concern that specific preparation, not all lemon ferments. Read Hsu et al., Nutrients (2023). 3. The fascinating chemistry of saffron. A 2020 human study of a standardised saffron extract measured the appearance of crocetin in blood after volunteers consumed saffron-extract tablets, exploring how saffron's crocin compounds are processed during digestion. Read Almodóvar et al. (2020). 4. The bigger fermentation picture. A 2025 scientific review examined how lactic-acid fermentation may alter the bioaccessibility of beneficial plant compounds in fruit and vegetables. Read Dissanayake et al., Food Research International (2025). These papers explore particular extracts, experimental fermentation methods and, in some cases, laboratory cells. They did not test the finished Spiralz drink or establish its effects on human immunity, inflammation or skin.

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