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Botanical name: Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat is often referred to as a cereal grain, however it is actually a fruit seed and is similar in size to wheat kernels, but it has its own unique triangular shape. During growth stage, the plant flowers produce a beautiful fragrance which is attractive to bees who use the pollen to produce a unique dark honey. Buckwheat is ideal for consumers who are sensitive to grains that contain gluten. Its name is supposedly derived from the Dutch word bockweit, which means "beech wheat," reflecting buckwheat's beechnut-like shape and its wheat-like characteristics Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Anacardium occidentale (the cashew tree) Cashew nuts are well-known kidney-shaped nuts that are light-coloured, delicate in flavour, and slightly spongy in texture. Cashew nuts belong to the same family as the mango and pistachio nut. They are actually seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple, which is the fruit of the cashew tree. Cashew nuts in the shell are not available in stores since the interior of their shells contains a caustic resin known as cashew balm. This resin, which is toxic, must be removed before they are fit for consumption. Cashew balm is used in varnishes and insecticides. Sizes: 750g / 22.68kg Minimum order: 10x750g / 1x22.68kg
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Botanical name: Prunus dulcis Almonds are technically the seeds of almond trees. They are closely related to cherries, plums and peaches. These nuts have been grown for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region, but today the US is the world’s largest producer. Almonds are a very good source of vitamin E, manganese, potassium, biotin, and copper, magnesium, molydenum, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and phosphorus. Over 70% of the fats within Almonds is of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Salvia hispanica Chia is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, which is native to Central and Southern Mexico and Guatemala. Ground or whole chia seeds are still used extensively in Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico, and Guatemala for nutritious drinks and as a food source. Chia seeds provide a rich source of the B vitamins thiamine (B1) and niacin (B3) and a good source of the B vitamins riboflavin (B2) and folate (B9). They are also a rich source of the micro minerals - calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo. L . Also known as Pepitas Pumpkin seeds are flat, dark green or black seeds with some clothed in a yellow-white husk. There are also varieties of pumpkins which produce seeds without shells. The pumpkin seed has a chewy texture and a subtle, sweet, and nutty flavour. Oftentimes, these seeds are roasted and seasoned as a tasty snack. The largest producing areas of pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are the United States, China, Mexico, and India. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Cannibus sativa Hemp has been grown for centuries in Asia and the Middle East primarily for its fibre. Due to colonial and naval expansion in the early 1900’s, large quantities of hemp were used in the developing countries. In the mid 1900’s demand for this fibre fell significantly as the development of artificial fibres gained momentum. Hemp seeds can be eaten raw, ground into a meal, sprouted, made into hemp milk, prepared as tea and used in baking. The fresh leaves can also be consumed in salads. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Helianthus annuus The colourful and joyful sunflower is known around the world for its natural beautifying of the countryside. This amazing plant can often grow to 6 metres tall, with its flower diameter as large as 75 centimetres. The seed-studded centre produces an attractive grey/green or black shelled seeds with black or white stripes. Within the seeds, lies the kernel, which is a white fleshy, edible component that has a mild nutty taste. Oil can be extracted from these kernels and comprises a dominant combination of monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA) fats. The oil is light in flavour and colour and provides high quantities of Vitamin E. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Sesamum indicum The sesame plant is now grown in almost every continent, with particular concentration in Africa and Asia. The seeds can vary in color, from white to dark brown to black. The sesame seed itself is enclosed in a small pod. The familiar expression ‘open sesame’ refers to the manner in which the pods explode to release the seeds contained inside. Due to their fragility in the pods, the seeds are generally still harvested by hand. Sesame seed is used as food (plain seeds or as Tahini), as an edible oil and in cosmetic preparations. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum. Also known as Linseed. Flax is a plant that has been grown since the beginnings of civilization. The plant was originally native to the Mesopotamia (Mediterranean) region and has been used as a food for well over 5,000 years. Flaxseeds are similarly shaped to sesame seeds but slightly larger. They comprise a hard, smooth shell and their colour extends from a deep golden to reddish brown depending upon whether the flax is of the Golden or Brown variant. Flaxseed has an earthy flavour with a subtle nutty edge. Sizes: 1kg / 25kg Minimum order: 10x1kg / 1x25kg
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Pumpkin seed powder is a relatively new ingredient to the diets of health-conscious consumers. We obtain it following our cold-pressed oil extraction process and lightly grind and dry it before freshly vacuum packing it. The powder has a deliciously green appearance and definite pumpkin taste. Most often, consumption of this powder is recommended for those wishing to increase Zinc ingestion. Pumpkin powder also contains the anti-oxidant nutrient of Vitamin E, however in a complex form, meaning that it contains both tocopherol and tocotrienol forms. As with all powders, it can be used as an additive in a muffin, cookie, or bread mixes; sprinkled into cereals, porridges, or ice-cream; included in smoothies. Sizes: 1kg Minimum order: 10x1kg
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Flaxseed powder is a beautifully nutty-tasting flour that we retain after our oil extraction, which we often refer to as flax cake. We lightly grind and dry this cake and freshly vacuum pack it to retain all the goodness of the macro and micronutrients. This powder is then used as an additive in a muffin, cookie, or bread mixes; sprinkled into cereals, porridges or ice-cream; included in smoothies. Sizes: 1kg Minimum order: 10x1kg
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This butter, being a seed butter is not as sweet as a nut butter, but has a very nutty flavour. Seed butters lend themselves more to a savoury application and serve nicely as a dip for fresh produce eg. carrots. Micronutrients: B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium plus healthy Omega 3’s and 6’s, protein and fibre. Sizes: 5kg Minimum order: 2x5kg
