FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AN OVERVIEW
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have any further enquiries, please contact us and we'll personally assist you with the information required.
For
how long has the Amajoya brand been around?
The Amajoya artisanal confectionery company was born in 2010.
Who
founded the Amajoya company?
Amajoya was founded by Dr. Jonathan Lamprecht, a neurosurgeon who decided to follow his heart to become a master confectioner.
Where are the Amajoya candies and toffees made?
The state-of-the-art Amajoya factory is situated in Atlantis, Cape Town.
What make Amajoya candies different from other candies?
We’re all about sharing the joy with friends, colleagues, dads, moms – even
strangers. That’s why we’ve dedicated our business to pursuing only the very best. No shortcuts on ingredients. Only the finest, real-quality ingredients.
How
many different kinds of Amajoya candies and toffees are there?
Our confectionery range consists of 24 different kinds of sweets. We make eight filled candies (our Signature range) and five solid candies (our Original range). We have seven sugar-free candy alternatives. We make three kinds of filled toffees (Signature) and one solid toffee (Original).
What ingredients go into creating the perfect toffee?
Some of the premium ingredients used to create our toffees and candies include
real butter, real quality dairy, and double-refined real cocoa powders.
Are
Amajoya chocolate flavoured candies made from real cocoa?
Oh yes! Only the finest, most delicious real cocoa is used to create Amajoya
toffees and candies.
What is the difference between cocoa and cacao?
Cacao refers to the raw material: the cacao beans that are harvested from the
cacao tree. Cocoa is created after the beans are finely ground into a powder and roasted.
What type of natural sugar does Amajoya use in their sweet-making process?
Amajoya uses the healthier sugar alternative – xylitol.
Are Amajoya's sugar-free candies tasty?
Of course! We still use only the very best ingredients in our sugar-free candies, and even though they contain no sugar, you'd never guess it. They're just as tasty as their alternatives.
What is special about where Amajoya toffees and candies are made?
Working with international manufacturers, Dr. Jonathan developed unique technology to his
exacting specifications. His vision and expertise have enabled our joyful candy kitchen to produce a process
unlike any other.
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