Our Ingredients

You’ve probably seen plastic packets of white desiccated coconut on supermarket shelves, but other than being sprinkled over a dessert, do you know what else it’s used for, or what desiccation actually means?  Don’t worry, the majority of people have no idea either! Let’s get the lowdown on what desiccated coconut is and why, moving […] Read More

As the range of vegan protein powders increases and more of us than ever opt for cruelty-free alternatives, the likes of whey and casein are beginning to lose popularity and credibility. One such alternative is rice protein powder. Never heard of it before? No problem – to be honest, not many people have! So, we’re […] Read More

The term ‘matcha’ is somewhat of a buzzword in the food and drink world at the moment, so even if you’ve never tried it or are unsure what it is, you’ve probably heard of it! Matcha green tea is an Asian tea which has actually been around for much longer than current beverage trends would […] Read More

As the world wakes up to healthier options and new alternatives to traditional ingredients, more of us than ever are reaching for sweeteners over sugar as a dietary addition. Sweeteners have fallen in and out of favour with the public over the years, as attitudes and appetites have moved toward natural ingredients over artificial ones. […] Read More

Tea or coffee is a staple in most households, but how often do you consider the impact this has on your health as part of your wider diet? Everyone knows that coffee contains a good dose of caffeine, but have you considered the caffeine content of other, seemingly healthier drinks? We wouldn’t be wrong to […] Read More

The word ‘hemp’ can conjure up mental images of naughty cigarettes and hippy fashions, but there’s no need to panic – that’s not what hemp protein powder is all about!  Hemp is a strain of the cannabis Sativa plant which is grown specifically for industrial use, but it’s nothing to do with marijuana or any […] Read More

A common ingredient or topping found in health foods of all types, flaxseeds are growing in popularity and is now commonplace in supermarket aisles alongside other nuts and seeds. Grown best in cooler climates, it’s a crop that we Brits have decent access to all year round, making it easy to get hold of and […] Read More

Blueberries have long been coined a ‘superfood’; but considering their rich antioxidant content and impressive nutritional profile, it comes as little surprise. With that said, there’s no medical definition or legal stipulation of what makes a ‘superfood’, so when you continuously spot the word popping up all over the place on health foods and dietary […] Read More

Oat is a nutrient-rich cereal grain grown for its seeds. Best known as a foodstuff, oats are used in a variety of food and drink products to add flavour, nutritional value and texture. Most commonly they’re rolled into oatmeal or crushed finely into oat flour, as oat groats (the least processed version of the seed) […] Read More

The little black dots decorating Instagram breakfast bowls and superfood smoothies everywhere you look aren’t, as you may have thought, pepper. In fact, they’re actually chia seeds! But are these trendy black seeds worth incorporating into your healthy recipes and snacks? Well, with an endless list of health benefits and an incredible nutritional profile, we […] Read More