Black quinoa gives off a more earthy and slightly sweeter flavour than its other quinoa family members. Naturally gluten free and visually captivating, black quinoa makes a great addition to salads and side dishes - often found cropping up in Ottolenghi recipes. Country of origin: Bolivia/Peru Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place and reseal once opened Allergens: No allergens…
Linseeds make an excellent addition to your diet, simply throw into salads, soups, stir frys or grab 'em by the handful. These tiny nutritional behemoths also go by a more common name known as flax seeds, these little nutritional powerhouses are high in healthy Omega 3 fats, protein, iron and vitamins. Origin: UK/Kazakhstan Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place and reseal…
Sourced from the Salvia Hispanica plant, Chia seeds are a truly ancient grain long prized for their nutritional benefits. Chia seeds are great way to boost your diet. They are rich in Fibre (crucial for a happy digestive system), High in Omega-3 and are a fantastic vegan source of protein. The seeds can be used as a binding agent -…
The essential ingredient for all manner of bakes - from Macarons to Bakewell tarts Ground almonds are ideal for baking; add a small amount to your mixture to create a rich almond flavour. Or alternatively almonds can be used as a substitute for flour in recipes to create a richer, denser end result. Ground almonds are also a staple in…
Excellent value, high quality Pecans. Absolutely chock full of antioxidants and healthy fatty acids. The Pecans crunchy texture and buttery flavour lends itself well to a number of uses - baked into sweet dishes such as brownies or the classic Pecan pie, they can also be spiced and roasted, or for when hunger strikes just grab em' by the handful.....…
Pine nuts are great finishing touch to salads & couscous dishes. Crunchy, buttery and full of goodness. The star of the show in any good pesto, pine nuts lend themselves especially well to savoury dishes. Toast them in a frying pan with a dash of soy sauce for a on the go snack. Furthermore their high protein content (14g per…
Versatile, Healthy and Cheap; what's not to love about pumpkin seeds? They are a great addition to any kitchen cupboard or larder. Simply toast lightly and sprinkle over your morning cereal or liberally top a salad or bread loaf for a hit of flavour and healthy fats. Alternatively a handful makes a great snack, especially if combined with dried fruit…
Healthy, delicious and with so many more uses than the ubiquitous 'chocolate-hazelnut spread' Hazelnuts are a great little addition to your kitchen cupboard. Useful for sweet and savoury dishes alike - they make a great addition to cookies and crumbles as well as tossed into a couscous salad or blitzed into a pesto. Not only delicious but they are also…
