Gluten Free

Arborio rice, or risotto rice, is a variety of short-grain rice used primarily in the classical preparation of risotto, and is named after the area in Italy where it was originally cultivated. Arborio rice is short, fat, and slightly oval-shaped with a pearly white exterior.

Because it undergoes less milling than ordinary long-grain rice, arborio retains more of its natural starch content. Cooking the rice releases this starch, resulting in a firmer, chewier, and creamier rice compared to other kinds of rice.

Want something different to mushroom risotto? Try this hearty and creamy vegan butternut squash risotto or smoked tofu risotto with lemon and basil from the Pesky Vegan.

Top tips for risotto: Do not let it sit for any length of time as the starch will immediately start to congeal, causing it to turn stiff and gluey

For cooking:

Arrowroot powder is made from tropical tubers. This white-coloured neutral-flavoured powder is very easy to digest, and is used as a gluten-free alternative to cornstarch.

It is most commonly used as a thickener, in making jellies and fruit fillings, getting that crispy outside to proteins, and adding a glossy finish to foods. It doesn't change the colour of dishes and even stay intact when mixing with acidic ingredients. 

Gluten-free, vegan + paleo friendly

Want another reason to use this? - It has a very long shelf-life of 3-4 years!

Top tip: When using as a thickener, it is best added in towards the end of cooking over lower temperatures. 

Substitute in cooking for: cornstarch, tapioca flour, potato starch, rice flour

Other uses:

Commonly used in natural cosmetics. Some examples in what it can be used in includes: dry shampoo, a deodorant ingredient, as a talcum and baby powder substitute, homemade makeup ingredient

Bombay mix is an Indian snack consisting of a medley of dried, spiced ingredients. It is known as chevda in India and chanachur in Bangladesh.

We love this mix as an extra tasty appetiser or for easy snacking. 

Ingredients: Gram flour (65%), green peas (12%), (Green Powder, E102, E133), Chickpeas (9%), Peanuts (7%), Chanadal (5%), Rapeseed oil, chilli powder, salt, ajwain, sugar.

Allergens: peanuts

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

Ideal for dips, spreads and sandwiches. A hummus for food-lovers.

This product is Organic and is Vegan. 135g jar. 

Ingredients: 

Water, soya beans* (25%) green peas*, sunflower oil*, spinach*, sesame seeds*, sea salt, garlic*, corn starch*, black cumin*, cumin*, lemon juice concentrate*, coriander*, fenugreek*, parsley*, chilli*. *from organic farming

Allergens: soya, sesame. 

The Root Co: Natural power, fresh from the source! 

The Root Co are committed to using an all-natural recipe, with only four familiar ingredients
(five if you include water!) Ingredients include: East African Ginger Root, British Mint, Columbian Limes and Canadian Maple Syrup. 

Ingredients: Cereal blend* (brown rice*66%, maize flour*, maize bran*, rice bran extract*), cane sugar*, salt.* denotes organic

Ingredients: Cereal blend* (brown rice*66%, maize flour*, maize bran*, rice bran extract*), cane sugar*, salt.* denotes organic

gluten free jumbo oats, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, sultanas, cranberries, desiccated coconut, gluten free rolled oats, chopped apricots

Contains: sulphur, sesame, nuts, coconut.

Although it is a gluten free muesli and we do our very best to keep all products separate in the store room, we cannot guarantee it will not contain other allergens present in the shop (gluten, soya, peanuts, mustard)

Ingredients: Corn flour, rice flour, e471

Gluten free plain white flour. This flour is a blend milled from naturally gluten free rice, potato, tapioca, maize and buckwheat. Perfect for anyone on a gluten free diet, and a perfect alternative to everyday wheat flour (yet will require just a little extra liquid in most recipes).

Until noted otherwise, this flour is from the Dove's farm Freee range. Check out their website for the best results in your gluten free recipes.

This product is Coeliac UK and Kosher ceritified

Rolled oats are a type of lightly processed whole-grain food. Traditionally, they are made from oat groats that have been dehusked and steamed, before being rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers and then stabilized by being lightly toasted.

They are a great gluten free alternative, perfect source of complex carbohydrates, high in fibre and low in sugar. 

Simply mix with water and milk and add in some of your favourite fruits, nuts and seeds, or add into smoothies for that thicker texture. Better still, use to make some delicious gluten free flapjacks.

These rolled oats are gluten free.

Ingredients: Gluten free rolled oat flakes (100%)

Gluten free self raising flour. This flour is a blend milled from naturally gluten free rice, potato, tapioca, maize and buckwheat. Perfect for anyone on a gluten free diet, and can be substituted for everyday self raising flour (yet will require just a little extra liquid in most recipes)

Perfect for baking those fluffy gluten free treats. 

Until noted otherwise, this flour is from the Dove's farm Freee range. Check out their website for the best results in your gluten free recipes.

This product is Coeliac UK and Kosher ceritified

95% organic corn flour 5% organic rice flour
Typical values per 100g

Gluten free strong white bread flour. This flour is a blend milled from naturally gluten free flour blend (rice, potato and tapioca) with natural gum (xanthan gum). Perfect for anyone on a gluten free diet.

Until noted otherwise, this flour is from the Dove's farm Freee range. Check out their website for the best results in your gluten free recipes.

This product is Coeliac UK and Kosher ceritified

Gram flour, or chickpea flour, is totally gluten free and made from ground chickpeas. It's pale yellow and fine-grain, with an earthy flavour to suited most savoury dishes, and traditionally and commonly used in Indian foods.

This flour is rich in fibre and nutrients, richer in protein than wheat flour, and a lower glycaemic index. It's also rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. 

For a great starter idea, try these Spring onion bhajis with a mint and coriander chutney.