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Pearl barley is harvested from ears of barley, and is polished or 'pearled' which removes the outer bran to give the grain a shiny appearance. (If only the hull is removed, and is not pearled, it is known as 'hulled barley')

Pearl barley has a neutral-cereal taste. The grains also thicken soups and stews, imparting a creaminess which means that the liquid coats the back of a spoon.

How to cook: Rinse the pearl barley, then cook at a gentle simmer for around 30 minutes. Cooking can be accelerated by using a pressure cooker. 

Try this delicious mediterranean roasted vegetables barley recipe by themediterraneandish.com

Top tip: If you don't want the barley to thicken the soup or stew, boil it in water first for 20-30 mins, and rinse first before using. 

Allergens: gluten, barley

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees. It takes anywhere from 15 to 25 years for the trees to begin producing the seeds and up to triple that time for them to reach top production!

Pine nuts have a buttery texture and mild nutty flavour. They can be added to sauces such as pesto and can be toasted for salad or pasta toppers.

Allergens: soya

Popcorn kernels are a specific type of dried popping corn, so we're sorry but you can't just dry and cook regular shop-bought corn to get popcorn.

Within each kernel of dried popcorn there is still moisture. During the heating process, the moisture becomes pressurized steam, and once enough pressure builds, the hulls rupture. An airy foam is produced from the starch contained in the kernel, which cools quickly into the popcorn puff we know.

The most common method of popping popcorn kernels is heating up some oil in a dry pan (a wet pan will make the oil spit) before adding the popcorn kernals, covering, and waiting for those pops! Simply toss in your favourite topping, whether it be the classic salty, sugar/sugar syrup, chilli flakes, or cinnamon. We love melting a bit of marmite with vegan butter (or regular butter if you fancy) and mixing it in with the popcorn. Get creative! 

Top tip: To stop the kernels burning on the bottom of the pan, follow this linked method from Simply recipes to show you how.

Discover the nutritional benefits and versatility of Organic Quinoa Flakes. These flakes are sourced from certified organic farms and are made from whole quinoa grains that are rolled flat, preserving their natural goodness. They are ideal for creating hot cereals, porridge, or adding to baked goods. 

Ingredients: Quinoa Flakes.

For 10 top ways to use quinoa flakes, visit this website: https://www.simplyquinoa.com/10-amazing-ways-to-use-quinoa-flakes/

Organic raw cacao powder stemming from cacao beans of the Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). Cacao beans grow  within cacao pods that are 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.' 

'Is this not the same as cocoa powder?!' we hear you say...

No they are not. Both raw cacao powder and cocoa powder originate from the same beans, however differences come from 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 has an extra processing step of roasting at high temperatures, which also decreases its nutritional value.

Health benefits of cacao include a rich source of antioxidant, a huge amount of magnesium, along with many other essential vitamins and minerals.

FUN FACT: It has so many health supporting properties and is highly valued, so it was before used as a form of currency, and there are actually vaults of raw cacao buried all over the world. 

Unless otherwise stated, we always get this product supplied from The Raw Chocolate Company, who source their ingredients ethically and 'prioritise making a positive impact on the world'. 

Red split lentils, also known as Egyptian lentil or Masoor dal, are cheap, nutritous, delicious and very easy to make - no soaking required. They are the easiest to cook out of the lentil family, and as they are split naturally into two halves, they cook very quickly.

Lentils are edible seeds of the legume family. These are high in fibre, folate, potassium, iron and B1, and a great source of plant-based protein, including essential amino acids. 

How to cook: Rinse lentils, put in a pan with water and bring to the boil. The easiest way to cook them is to check on them as you cook, and stop at your desired texture. For estimates, simmer for around 15 minutes into a thick purée, or 25 minutes will give you a mush. Use them for soups and spicy Indian dhals. 

Example recipes:

Try this Red lentil curry from Rainbow plant life or this Red lentil dahl from Bianca Zapatka.

Or fancy a warming and nutritous soup, try this feel-good red lentil soup from frommybowl.

Top tips for cooking lentils:

A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten their earthy flavourf adding acidic ingredients, but aciic ingredients such as this should be added after cooking.

Salt should be added at the end of cooking, not during. 

Do not cook lentils in aluminium or cast iron pans, as these metals can inhibit the cooking and affect the colour and/or taste of the lentils. 

River Cottage organic seeds, in partnership with seed revolution. Based in dorset, this seed collection brings you some of our favourite varieties of vegetables - from your garden straight to the kitchen! 

Seeds available: radish, carrots, sweetcorn, peas, beetroot, 

We LOVE this fertiliser! We have the 20L fertiliser on a circular system - we buy in 20L, decant for you, and then return the container back to the suppliers to be sterilised and reused! Shropshire Seaweed know that you cannot compromise on fertiliser quality - plants are your babies!

They use the finest seaweed form the cleanset Atlantic waters. It is then distilled without heat or chemicals. Just wait to check out the results, the fertiliser does wonders!

• Pure Ascophyllum nodosum from the North Atlantic coast
• Unbeatable for vegetables and fruits. And lawns. Oh, and houseplants
• Grow bigger, greener, higher, fatter. Show up your neighbours
• Certified organic by OFG. Vegan-friendly. No nasties
• Created in rural Shropshire. In a barn. One hundred miles from the sea

About seaweed - how does it work?!

This is taken from Shropshire Seaweed themselves: Seaweeds are some of the quickest growing plants on the planet with some species expanding by several feet in length every day. This growth is driven by the presence of hormones called auxins and cytokinins. Luckily for the gardener or horticulturalist, these active elements can be harnessed for use on practically any plant by using distilled seaweed fertilizer.

Regular application of seaweed fertilizer encourages growth in plants, grass, trees, fruits and vegetables. On top of this, seaweed contains some of the widest variety of macro and micro nutrients in the world which it draws in from its marine environment. These help to provide plants with a range and variety of the nutrients they need to thrive.

Besides the growth stimulants and wide range of nutrients, seaweed has also been shown to have an impact of the health and composition of root zones and boost chlorophyll levels in plants.

How to use the fertiliser: Mix The Shropshire Seaweed Company Organic Fertilizer with water at the rates given below. Please note that 0.1% is equivalent to 1ml of seaweed in 1l of water. Use as a foliar spray or a root drench, whichever suits the job best. And remember, little and often is the way with seaweed.

Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Use within two years of opening for best results.

SEEDS + SEEDLINGS

Soak your seeds in a weak concentration of The Shropshire Seaweed Company Organic Fertilizer and water (0.1%) for up to 12 hours before sowing. This will boost their germination by up to 80%. When transplanting seedings, dip their roots in a stronger seaweed extract solution (0.2%) to help their roots adjust to their new pot. Once the seedlings are three weeks old, they are ready for their first foliar feed. Again, use the 0.2% mix and mist them all over. Using seaweed at these three crucial stages lays the foundation for healthy and strong plants in the long-term.

HYDROPONICS

Hydroponics is a rapidly expanding sector on the British growing landscape - and here too seaweed extract is a very beneficial supplement. The Shropshire Seaweed Company Organic Fertilizer should be added at a rate of 0.05% every seven days. Combine with a two-weekly foliar spray of the crops themselves at a rate of 0.2%

GRAZING

The Shropshire Seaweed Company Organic Fertilizer is a low-cost way of keeping the grass in good condition for your animals. It's also totally organic and offers no threat to the health of horses, cows or sheep. You don't even need to clear them out of the field to apply it. Mix 2l of Shropshire Seaweed per acre (or 5l per hectare) and dilute at a rate of 1% with water. Apply evenly across the area once or twice a year for optimum results.

AGRICULTURE

There are a wide range of uses for The Shropshire Seaweed Company Organic Fertilizer in the agricultural sector. Contact us for more information and we can send you a feed schedule based on what you're growing.

SUMMARY

Seaweed: Ascophyllum nodosum; Appearance: Golden to dark brown; Alginates: c. 30%; Suspended solids: c. 5%; pH: 5.3 to 6.0; Density: c. 1.05g/cm2; Solubility: Complete; Shelf life: 24 months

MACRONUTRIENTS (%)

Calcium: 1.95; Chlorine: 3.42; Magnesium: 1.23; Nitrogen: 0.62; Phosphorous: 0.12; Potassium: 2.11; Sodium: 3.10; Sulphur: 1.56

MICRONUTRIENTS (PPM)

Barium: 127; Boron: 194; Copper: 6; Iodine: 1200; Iron: 211; Manganese: 22; Selenium: 4; Zinc: 35

ACTIVE AGENTS

Auxins; Betaines; Cytokinins; Alginic Acid; Mannitol; Lamanarian; 18 Amino Acids; 10+ Vitamins

Long handled bags also available.

These classic, organic, cotton string bags are brilliant for everyday use and are naturally super strong - they will take up to 40kg! CERTIFICATIONS: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): no chemical pesticides or fertilisers are used in the production of the of the fabric and farmers must work under safe conditions with an agreed minimum wage.

Get rid of those plastic bags and grab one of these. It folds down and fits into your pocket / handbag / backpack.

These bags are so durable! When we had forgotten any extra bags we only had one of these when we did our food shop. It stretches SO MUCH we managed to get everything in (except a long baguette!).

They are also a fab company, putting human rights at the top of their agenda, committing to the 10 principles of Fair Trade organisations

Wash at 30c and do not tumble dry

Organic Spirulina Powder is a blue-green algae which has a vibrant green colour. Spirulina is amazingly high in protein (about 60-70%) and is also high in iron which makes it a nice addition to a vegetarian/vegan diet.

Spirulina really is a true power food with an impressive range of nutrients.  A 12g serving is high in vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper and a source of Vitamin B1, Protein and Fibre.

If you want dense nutrition but don’t want to take supplements then spirulina powder is a great addition to a whole food diet. This product is raw, pure and has minimal processing.  It is non-GMO,  vegan, vegetarian and completely natural.

Organic spirulina is grown on an island in the South China sea.  The farm is surrounded by pristine natural forests and is completely isolated from urban areas and sources of agricultural pollution.  It is routinely tested for the presence of lead, mercury and other contaminants to ensure the finished product is completely pure and poses no risk of heavy metal poisoning.

Daily Serving: It is recommended to take Spirulina gradually (1tsp=4g). Start with a serving of ½ teaspoon (2g) a day building up to as much as 3 teaspoons daily (12g) maximum. Spirulina is nutritionally rich therefore a gradual intake can allow the body to adjust to it.

Obtained by mechanical pressing of organic linoleic sunflower seeds (Heliantus Annuus L.) and refination.
Ingredients: 100% Organic Sunflower oil, linoleic
Highly Oleic Organic Sunflower Oil

Product Breakdown
Ingredient
100% Organic Sunflower oil, linoleic
% In product
100
Country of Origin
Italy

Recommended storage instructions when opened
Store in a cool place away from sources of heat and light
This information is based in a review of specifications system with the help of producers and suppliers to ensure that the information contained within the specifications document is relevant and meets the various requirements of our customer and complies to FIR
Product Characteristic
Appearance: Oily liquid, clear
Odour: Neutral with mild fragrance of sunflower
Flavour: Neutral with mild fragrance of sunflower
Size: N/A
Defects: None
Product Protection
(MD / Sieve / Filtration) Please specify and describe frequency
Filtration with filters with porosity of 10 μm at the end of the refining process
Certifications: The Soil association and BRCGS
BRGCS “Our Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging and Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, and Gluten Free set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice, and help provide assurance to customers that your products are safe, legal and of high quality”

Tapioca flour, also known as tapioca starch, is a gluten free, grain free flour made from the starch extracted from the cassava root. It's a fine, white powder with a neutral flavor and is commonly used in gluten-free baking and as a thickener in cooking. 

Ingredients: Organic tapioca

Please note a price increase on these products: the cost prices have doubled and we have tried to absorb as much as possible to stay competitive. 

Ingredients: organic durum wheat semolina, water

Please note a price increase on these products: the cost prices have doubled and we have tried to absorb as much as possible to stay competitive. 

Ingredients: organic durum wheat semolina, water

Please note a price increase on these products: the cost prices have doubled and we have tried to absorb as much as possible to stay competitive. 

Ingredients: organic durum wheat semolina, water

Organic Kitchen White Wine Vinegar is unfiltered and still with the 'Mother' culture from the fermenting process. Our wine vinegar is perfect for adding tartness to sauces and salad dressings. 

250ml Glass bottle, Paper label, Black aluminium lid

Ingredients Organic White Wine (100%)

Serving Requirements If adding to salad dressings and sauces, add a splash to taste

UK-based, Organic Kitchen carefully sources only the finest ingredients, its organic ethos ensuring a tomorrow that is better for the planet, and better for you. In addition to striving for fewer pesticides, fewer additives and preservatives, and categorically saying no to GM ingredients, Organic Kitchen passionately believes in shopping local.