Skeleton Creek

Sustainably wild-harvesting native plant foods from the Sonoran Desert and the arid southwest.
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About

Background

The business has carved a niche by offering natural selections from the Sonoran Desert, including Arizona and Northwestern Mexico. They are known for their Velvet Mesquite Flours, which are harvested and milled in Arizona's river valleys, and their Fire Roasted Western Honey Mesquite Flour, produced by the Seri next to the Sea of Cortez in Sonora, Mexico, and Fair Trade Certified.

Practices

They sustainably wild-harvest native plant foods, primarily mesquite, prickly pear cactus, and saguaro fruit. Their native mesquite is 'whole-grain,' including the protein-rich seeds, sugar-controlling galactomannans, and sweet soluble fiber. They also use wild and heirloom grains in their baking mixes, emphasizing the interconnectedness of traditional practices and modern dietary needs.

Of note

Their product range includes Traditional Prickly Pear Cactus Jelly and Syrup sweetened with organic piloncillo, and a prickly pear 'Cactus Nectar' sweetened only with organic agave nectar, making it suitable for diabetics. They offer a variety of unique products such as Gourmet Prickly Pear Margarita Mix, Blue Corn Pancake & Waffle Mix, Mesquite Pancake & Waffle Mix, and Compleat Mesquite Jelly and Syrup. Seasonal treats include Prickly Pops handmade ice pops and Chocurrado, a hot chocolate atole spiced with wild chiltepin peppers.

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Where to find them

Aravaipa Rd.
Aravaipa Canyon, AZ 85192
Jeau Allen
(520) 357-6017
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