FAQs: 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is sorghum?

Sorghum is an ancient grain that is free of gluten and lectins. It's super healthy for you, featuring antioxidants, protein, and a lower glycemic index. 

Where is Sorghum from?
Sorghum originates from Africa, made its way into India, and now is a worldwide grain. The United States is now the number one producer of sorghum in the world.

Why is it "Better than Popcorn"?
Popped sorghum is "Better than Popcorn" because it is allergen friendly and easier to digest than popcorn. It also contains no lectins. Sorghum is a much more sustainable option than corn as well, using 66% less water to produce than corn.

How do I cook the organic sorghum grain?
You can access our tutorials and tips here: https://naturenatesllc.com/pages/black-sorghum

Are your products organic?
Some of our products are certified organic by the USDA, and even the flavors of popped sorghum that are not certified organic still use organic sorghum and natural ingredients.

Are your products gluten-free?
Yes, all our products are gluten-free! Sorghum is a gluten-free grain.

Are your products vegan?
Some of our products are vegan; be sure to check the ingredient list to verify! Additionally, our Vegan Trio and Vegan Variety 5-Pack products contain all vegan flavors.

Are your products dairy-free?
Some of our products are dairy-free; be sure to check the ingredient list and allergen statement to verify! We are always sure to properly clean our equipment and keep our ingredients separate to ensure minimal risk of cross-contamination.

Do your products contain nuts or soy?
None of our products contain nuts or soy, and our facility does not process any nut or soy products as well.

Are your products kosher?
Some of our products are kosher; be sure to check the ingredient list to verify!

What stores in my area carry Nature Nate's LLC products?
You can see the locations of the stores using our Find A Store function here: https://naturenatesllc.com/pages/find-a-store

The store I prefer to purchase from does not carry your products. Are you looking to sell your products in more stores?
Yes, we are always looking for more stores interested in carrying our products! You as a customer can greatly help with this process by contacting your local store and requesting that they sell our products. You can let them know they can contact us through our website or by emailing us at nate@naturenatesllc.com.

Can I pop my own sorghum?

You sure can! We sell DIY Popping Sorghum here, and check out our landing page for popping instructions and tips!

What is Smilo?

If you have been following us on social media, purchased some of our new products, or visited us at a show, you may have noticed our new Smilo logo. Nature Nate’s LLC is slowly transitioning to using Smilo as our new brand name. 

 

 

Smilo is short for “it’s milo,” and milo is another name for sorghum. We are best known for our popped sorghum, and we are working on developing other sorghum-based products, so Smilo is a perfect name for us. Smilo is similar to the word “smile,” which is reflected in the Smilo logo. 

Additionally, there is another company with the Nature Nate’s name. We are transitioning away from using the name Nature Nate’s LLC to avoid further confusion. 

If you have searched online for our company, you may have seen organic honey products bearing the Nature Nate’s name. The Nature Nate’s honey company is an entirely different company from Nature Nate’s LLC, but because of the same name, there has been much confusion among customers, retailers, and employees. By transitioning to the Smilo brand name, we hope to minimize confusion and eliminate unnecessary issues. 

 

What are lectins? How do they impact my health?

Lectins are natural defense systems found in many plants. Unfortunately, consuming high levels of lectins over a long period of time can lead to intestinal damage and "leaky gut" syndrome. Fortunately, sorghum does not contain any lectins, which makes it even healthier for you to eat. You can read more about lectins in these articles: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1115436/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6790068/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dietary-lectins
https://goop.com/wellness/health/should-i-avoid-lectins/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/fsn3.3229
https://gundryhealth.com/treating-autoimmune-disease/#:~:text=even%20autoimmune%20disease.-,Dr.,and%20certain%20fruits%20and%20nuts.

I have another question that's not listed here.
You can contact us using our form, or shoot us an email at nate@naturenatesllc.com. Thank you!