Connoisseur
To inspire the world with Meditrina legend and importance of wellness –the health for body, mind and spirit, we created our company with the driving philosophy of significance of quality and meaning of food, its ingredients and the products that are prepared based on rediscovering ancient recipes.
We use our knowledge of ethno-botany, inventive sensorics and creativity to re-introduce authentic food ingredients and re-discover tradition of food culture.
Professional chefs, gourmands and connoisseurs will enjoy the forgotten practice of dining and traditional food preparation that focuses on healthy diet. All our recipes are authentic and inventive, have low sugar levels, no artificial additives and flavor enhancers, yet have the unique natural aroma, rich taste and healthy properties of the ingredients. Pleasure and Magic of nature in every drop.
Origin of Meditrina
The name Meditrina originated from Latin word medica, which means health and longevity.
In Roman mythology Meditrina is the goddess/personification of health and longevity and the daughter of Aesculapius and Epione. Her name is also connected with the Latin verb mederi - to heal, and this seems to accord well with the rites observed at the festival of the goddess – Meditrinalia. The Goddess of healing magic specializes in the use of wines, herbs and empowered charms to restore our health when summer colds or weariness set in.
Her symbols are healing charms and herbal preparations. To make yourself a Meditrina charm that keeps health with you, place a pinch of caraway, marjoram, nutmeg and thyme in a green cloth and tie it up. Put this in sunlight (considered healthful) for several hours then bless it saying, “Meditrina, see my need. I am open to receive. Throughout the day good health impart in my body, mind and heart.”
The story
Our story began in the highlands of Armenia, in the high mountains covered with clouds, in the wild green forests with small water springs, where the air is fresh, fruits are ripe and sweet, and the time seems to stop to let you breathe in the magic.
Once that magic was everywhere, it connected people and nature, and all lived in harmony for many years. However, time went by and the world changed, people and nature grew apart.
It was once believed that magic left our world, but we know it is still out there, we can feel it in the wild forests, in the mountains, in the gardens, that are cherished and kept with love, in the unique rich taste of the crops that they give.
The unique recipes and exciting combinations of our confitures made it possible to keep the Magic of their ingredients alive and to bring it to you.
Our secret is quite simple: we use only 100% natural ingredients, little sugar, wild pomegranates, fruits, berries and herbs for richer taste and the magical seeds of Ararat basil.
Armenian Highland is situated in the Alp-Himalayan mountainous system and has seven climate zones out of nine existing in the world. Such a diversity of climate zones from Subtropics (375m above sea level) to Alpine Meadows (4090m) is sited on a territory of only 29.8 thousand sq. km, which means that one can travel from hot summer to ice-cold mountains in 5-6 hours.
That is why Armenia is a wonderland and all the crops we harvest in the ecologically clean and picturesque Armenian highlands are rich with Magic of Nature!
Innovation
Concept Food - Inventive Innovation
Invention refers to new concepts or products that derive from emotion, motivation, creation, inspiration, from individual’s ideas or from scientific research, while innovation is the commercialization of the invention itself.
Our confitures are based on unique recipes created by ethno-botanist and epicurean Dr. Armen Mehrabyan. Their Exquisite Taste and Uniqueness was appreciated not only by foodies, but also by the professionals, such as Michelin two star and Palm D`Or winner, innovator of French organic cuisine Chef Alain Alexanian and Best Sommelier of Europe Mr. Thomas Franck.
To revolutionize healthy food, we have created the world’s first Confiture botanique : the only Reduced sugar confiture that is based on basil seeds and variety of fruits and herbs, it is rich with vitamins, fiber, Omega 3, antioxidants, is really good for health and helps you stay fit and healthy, just like magic.
Our unique recipes and unexpected, bold and extremely tasty combinations will be your source of Magic of nature, they will help you stay healthy, fit and will once and for all reshape your view on confectionery and healthy food in general.
The production of unique revolutionary Confitures Botaniques is based on the following characteristics:
- The idea of using basil seeds, as main ingredient for creating healthy confitures, is innovative, as traditionally confitures and jams are positioned as sweet and unhealthy confectionery,
- The idea of including a tasty and healthy product in the daily diet of every person.
Key of Innovation
- we re-discover and re-introduce to food epicureans, chefs and healthy lifestyle lovers the ancient tradition of wellness and fine dining trough modern presentation of the ingredients used in ancient Armenian cuisine
- we create unique recipes that preserve all four benefits for mind and body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor, by using technology of conservation with low sugar
- we develop new technology that allows to conserve the natural taste of fruits, berries andherbs and all their healthy qualities for everyday use for everyone without exemptions
- we invented world’s first natural confiture that promotes longevity
- we created world’s first confiture for sport and fitness fans
- confitures botaniques are not only healthy and tasty, but are the first confectionary in the World that assists in Weight Management.
Values of Product
True to the story – according to the legend Meditrina is the goddess of health, longevity, healing magic and specializes in the use of wines, herbs and empowered charms. We have created our products in the spirit of Meditrina, preserving the Magic of nature and the healing magical powers of all natural ingredients in every jar.
We want to bring the magic of Nature to our consumers and want them to be romanced the story, our legend, the origin of the products and ingredients. We want the uniqueness and their healthy qualities of our products to inspire our consumers to pay attention to their diet and to make the healthiest choice.
Naturally derived – with our legend we tend to inspire and show the importance of healthy diet and vigor and re-create the product that promotes wellness for body, mind and spirit.
Morally Conscious – we emphasize the conscious living through consumption of wellness oriented natural ingredients.
Environmental friendly – only specially trained harvesters collect and wild-craft our ingredients, following the moon and sun phases and traditions established centuries ago. We follow traditions and Armenian tea superior production standards while creating our unique Confitures Botaniques.
Minimally processed – our innovative technology allows preserving all four benefits for mind and body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor by using technology of conservation with low sugar, which keeps the natural taste of fruits, berries, herbs, and all their healthy qualities for everyday use for everyone without exemption.
Authentically Rediscovered – the recipes of all our products are based on ancient tradition, studies of medieval manuscripts and knowledge of food safety and production.
Socially fair – we support community stallholders who grow and harvest natural and whole ingredients for us and we purchase them with fair prices. We want to create awareness and support FAIR TRADE as the only right way of generating income.
Green Goodness – our products are developed for current consumers, who understand that it is time to go back to nature, who lean toward green lifestyle, consumption of clean vegetables and fruits, putting them in the limelight, promoting health and wellness lifestyle and better-for-you (BFY) products.
Artisanal product – traditional handicraft technology promotes “healthy living” for everybody through keeping quality and safety of traditional recipes.
Nutritionally Unique – our products have always been in the forefront of the health and wellness movement. Innovative products, state of the art manufacturing, quality assurance and industry expertise are the bases for our past and future success.
Gourmet Convenience – we are elaborately equipped for creating our unique, fancy, specialized, and sometimes exotic products. Our gourmet products are skillfully prepared from high-quality and exotic ingredients and are unique marriages of amazing flavors, which will satisfy and amaze even the most demanding epicureans, gourmands and foodies.
Quality Assured - our products are minimally processed, are of highest quality and are created from most nutritious and healthy natural ingredients, as we accept no compromises when product quality is involved.
Experience new flavors – our wellness oriented gourmet innovations are boldly colored, artfully constructed and 100% authentic and they are meant to encourage consumers to try new tastes and help them to think outside the box of traditional products.
Customer oriented - our customers depend on the quality of our products and we work to maintain their trust and respect! Our commitment to the highest standard is the foundation of our reputation. We work closely with our suppliers and our customers, as the success of our journey greatly depends on mutual reliance between partners: supplier, producer, distributor and retailer. We stand behind our product, our service and our word.
Gourmet Line: Preserve Artisanal
Оur Artisanal preserves developed by innovator of French organic cuisine, winner of Palm D`Or and Two Stars from Michelin Guide, Chef Alain Alexanian, in close cooperation with ethno-botanist Dr. Armen Mehrabyan.
- Pomegranate Confiture
- Apricot-Pink Pepper Confiture
- Sea buckthorn Confiture
- Blackberry Confiture
Exclusive Line Confiture Botanique
The innovative concept of confiture botanique was created by ethno-botanist and food-epicurean Dr. Armen Mehrabyan, based on medieval Armenian recipes and innovative minimum processing technology. Our minimum processing technology is the key to preserving our confitures’ all four natural benefits for the mind and the body: active ingredients, aroma, taste and flavor. Our recipes and innovative technology are the reason we can keep the natural taste of fruits, berries, herbs, and all their healthy qualities in our products, without adding any artificial ingredients.
All the foodies who have tasted our Confitures Botanique, as well as the Best Sommelier of Europe Mr. Thomas Franck, have recognized and appreciated their exquisite taste and Uniqueness.
- Pomegranate Confiture Botanique
- Tarragon Confiture Botanique
- Safflower–Lemon Confiture Botanique
- Damask Rose Confiture Botanique
- Elderberry Confiture Botanique
Handcrafted Fruit Candy
We all like to eat between meals and most of the time those are occasions we consume the “junk food”.
That is exactly the reason why we have created these five unique varieties of Authentic Dry Fruit candies, which are a great source of energy and fiber, yet are 100% natural and healthy.
Even a snack can be healthy!
- Spicy Apricot Fruit Candy
- Wild Plum Fruit Candy
- Peach & Apple Fruit Candy
- Joy Fruit Candy
- Cocktail Fruit Candy
Sugar-Free Fruit Beverages
We proudly launch our new product line: sugar-free, all natural fruit beverages made from most tasty ad healthy fruits and berries combined with Superfood chia seeds! Now you can drink all natural, tasty and sweet beverages, that are super healthy and without any harm to the figure.
- Cherry-Chia Fruit Beverages
- Pomegranate-Chia Fruit Beverages
- Green Apple-Chia Fruit Beverages
- Blackberry-Chia Fruit Beverages
- Peach-Chia Fruit Beverages