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The Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) is a South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae, and it is also the name of the tree's commercially harvested edible seeds. Brazil nuts are notable for diverse content of micronutrients, especially a high amount of selenium, an essential mineral with antioxidant properties. Selenium plays an important role in reproduction, metabolism, and immune health.

Brazil nuts can be eaten raw as a snack, or chopped and added to muesli and other cereals.

Brown basmati, is the less processed sister to white basmati, with a nuttier and more fragrant taste.

It has a low glycemic index, lots of fibre, rich in B vitamins and can help reduce cholesterol. Other important nutrients it contains includes, magnesium, iron, copper and folate. In comparison to white basmati,brown basmati rice is slightly higher in calories, carbs, and fiber, and provides more magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus.

To get the best out of your basmati, rinse well, then place the rice in water. Swish it around to release the starches (the water should go cloudy) then chuck the water. Repeat this until the water is mostly clear and drain the rice with a strainer. To cook perfect fluffy brown rice, we recommend this great technique from Saveur.com.

Try something different? Spiced basmati rice with cauliflower and pomegranate by America's Test Kitchen from One Green Planet

Buckwheat flour is a nutritious and traditional wholegrain gluten-free flour with very distinctive earthy taste. Buckwheat flour is ground from Buckwheat, a herb related to rhubarb and sorrel, and is commonly referred to as a pseudo-grain. 

It is a carbohydrate, but contains a high level of protein and fibre, aiding in digestion. It is also thought to contain anti-oxidants, which can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. 

Due to its lack in gluten, it should not be used in a 1:1 swap with wheat flour, however better results can occur if in use with a starchy flour. It additionally doesn't rise well, therefore is best suited to pancakes, biscuits or in pastry.

Top tip: If using it in a cake, combine it with a starchy flour, which as sweet rice flour, tapioca flour or nut flour, to produce a light and fluffy bake.

Common traditional uses include buckwheat blinis, galettes and soba noodles. 

Pairs well with: chocolate, coffee, caramel, nuts and spices. 

Buckwheat groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant, and their taste is quite mild. Gluten free and delicious!

They can be used in breakfast, to make energy bars and are a great gluten free alternative to oats. 

We love them in granola!

Contain: buckwheat

Butter beans, also known as lima beans, are large creamy-coloured beans with a slightly floury texture when cooked.

Great in a vegetarian pâté and work well in bean salads or rich and wintry stews.

Need some recipe ideas?

Try this awesome butter bean mash from Yotam Ottolenghi, which he pairs with Muhumamara, a Levantine dip made from red peppers and walnuts. We've also tried using this mash with vegan sausages, as a nuttery and flavourful alternative to the classic 'bangers and mash.'

Also try using butter beans in your dips as an alternative to chickpeas. We reccomend this super creamy butter bean hummus. Or this strikingly bright beetroot and butterbean dip to impress your mates. Both are super creamy and awesomely delicious! 

Ingredients: Butter Beans (100%)

How to prepare: Soak the beans for 8-10 hours, or overnight. Soak for no longer than 12 hours as this can decrease nutritional value and flavour. Cook for around an hour or until soft. Beans will cook more quickly and be easier to digest if they are soaked first.

Quick-soaking tip: Put the beans in a pan of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Take off the heat, cover and stand for 1 hour. At the end of the hour, discard the water and cook the beans as per your recipe.

Please note: Undercooked beans can cause intestinal distress so make sure that the beans are all the way cooked before you serve them

Origins: The earliest records show castille soap was first produced and traded from the city of Aleppo in Syria fom the 1100s and it has been a popular vegetable soap ever since.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Add fragrance: Add up to 1% by weight of your favourite essential oil and stir in thoroughly.

Ingredients: Water, Saponified Oils of Sunflower* and Coconut*, Vegetable Glycerin*, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid.

*products of organic origin.

Care in Use: High pH 10.4 to 11.5. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. Wash with plenty of water if splashed in eyes and seek medical advice.

Vegan, cruelty free, biodegradable, unscented, undyed, derived from organic sunflower and coconut oil.

High quality fine vegan cocoa powder, perfect for adding that chocolatey loveliness into baking and hot chocolate. Other ideas include adding them into into smooties for a richer, chocolatey taste, sprinkling onto fruit, and added into granola bars. 

Cocoa powder is made from cacao beans from the Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). Cacao beans grow in within cacao pods that a variety of beautiful reds, yellows, greens and blues, which hang from the tree. Each pod contains 20-60 beans surrounded by the tart-sweet sticky cacao flesh, or 'fruit.' 

'Are cocoa powder and cacao powder the same?' we hear you say...

No they are not. Both raw cacao powder and cocoa powder originate from the same beans, however differences are in the taste, nutritional value and texture, all to do with how the cacao bean is processes. 

Cacao is lighter in colour, more fruity in flavour, and closer to its natural state than cocoa powder. 

Cocoa is darker in colour, and is more processed and refined than cacao, including an extra processing step of roasting at high temperatures, decreasing its nutritional value. 

Fancy something new??

We are in love with this totally vegan and the ultimately rich Chocolate guinness cake by Wallflower kitchen! You won't regret it!

Cornflour, or corn starch, is a commonly used thickener in cooking soups, stews, sauces and desserts. 

Also used in holding together pie fruit-fillings, or adding a crispy coat to those veggies and proteins. 

Naturally gluten free

Organic cotton face pads - pack of 7. One for every day of the week, these make a great addition to the plastic free bathroom as a replacement for disposable, single use cleansing wipes or cotton wool.

Great value organic cotton mesh produce bags designed for carrying fresh fruit or vegetables from the supermarket, market or farm shop and storing at home.

The bags have a handy drawstring closure and help to keep produce well organised in the fridge with the added bonus of being able to see the contents without the need to open and look inside! Take them with you on grocery trips and proudly refuse the single use plastic or paper bags that are still widely on offer!

Produced responsibly by a family run business in India from GOTS certified organic cotton. The labels inside include the 'tare weight' of the bag which helps the shopkeeper to determine the weight of the produce inside.

Variety pack contains 1 x small, 1 x medium, 1 x large

Machine washable at 40 degrees.

Small size approximately 18cm wide x 22cm high.
Medium size approximately 26cm wide x 32cm high.
Large size approximately 34cm wide x 38cm high.

Great value organic cotton produce bags designed for carrying fresh fruit or vegetables from the supermarket, market or farm shop and storing them at home.

The bags have a handy drawstring closure and because they are made from all natural fibres, the produce inside can 'breathe' whilst being stored, preventing condensation forming and resulting in food staying fresher for much longer than in plastic or paper. Take the bags with you on grocery trips and proudly refuse the single use plastic or paper bags that's still widely on offer!

Produced responsibly by a family run business in India from GOTS certified organic cotton. The labels inside include the 'tare weight' of the bag which helps the shopkeeper to determine the weight of the produce inside.

Variety pack contains 1 x small, 1 x medium, 1 x large

Machine washable at 40 degrees.

Small size approximately 18cm wide x 22cm high.
Medium size approximately 26cm wide x 32cm high.
Large size approximately 34cm wide x 38cm high.

Made of GOTS certified organic cotton. The string is long enough for using this bag with mugs or with a teapot: natural unbleached cotton, with no dye.

Simply add loose tea, enjoy a fresh cuppa, then rinse or wash and enjoy again and again. Partners perfectly with our loose leaf tea.

How to hand wash: turn the teabag inside out and compost all the tea bits. Soak in cold water to help prevent stains. Hand wash in your sink with a little washing up soap, then a quick rinse under the tap. Line dry.

For a deeper clean, soak the tea bag for a few hours in vinegar and water (apple cider or white vinegar) 1 part vinegar to two parts water. If the tea bag was used for tea with milk - hand wash after each use. If no milk, rinse and reuse 1-2 times (same day) and then hand wash.

Sizes 4-7 and 7-11 are both available.

Our classic socks made in an incredibly soft organic cotton blend, with a hint of recycled PET. Our sustainable socks are breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so your feet (and the planet) stay happy and healthy.

Soft organic cotton terry
Natural and breathable fibres
Thick socks for walking and comfort

These classic socks have had an update. They are made in an incredibly soft organic cotton blend with a hint of recycled PET. These sustainable socks are breathable and naturally kind so your feet (and the planet) stay happy and healthy. These thick socks are perfect for walking and layering up under boots.

75% ORGANIC COTTON* 22% RECYCLED POLYESTER** 3% ELASTANE

*certified organic cotton.

**Certified Global Recycled Standard

Currants have an intense, tangy and sweet flavour which adds texture and sweetness to both sweet and savoury dishes. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, currants are the smallest and on the whole the sweetest of the dried grape family.

The high sugar content in dried fruits makes them suitable energy boosters. Dried currants are rich in biotin, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin C and vitamin A

Try these delicious Wholegrain oats and berry cookies as a great treat throughout your day

Contain sulphur dioxide

This organic dark chocolate and coconut granola is an absolute stunner.  It is crispy, crunchy, chocolatey and delicious.

It contains no wheat, preservatives or other nasties. Oats are a source of beta-glucans, but do you know what they do? Consumption of beta-glucans from oats as part of a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal (this is why porridge keeps you going).

This product contains cacao butter, powder and mass. Cacao contains over 300 chemically distinct compounds and is rich in plant polyphenols. The most beneficial polyphenols are called flavonoids, these have an antioxidant action in the body.

Ingredients: Oat flakes *, raw cane sugar*, sunflower oil*, rice extrudate * (rice flour*, barley malt flour* , sea salt), dark chocolate* 6% (cocoa mass*, raw cane sugar*, cocoa butter*), cocoa powder* 3%, desiccated coconut*. 

*from controlled organic cultivation

Organic Dried Sour Cherries are a dark red colour and have a perfect taste combination of sweet and sour.  If you addicted to sweets then these are a perfect healthy substitute as they are rich in nutrients are wonderfully moreish.  One 28g serving of these tasty cherries is high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene).

Ingredients: Organic Morello Cherries.

May contain some pit fragments