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Pulses, Nuts, Seeds & Tinned Tomatoes

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Dried Nuts and Seeds
Dried Pulses
Tinned Pulses, Curries, Tomatoes & Sweetcorn

We offer a wide range of both dry and tinned pulses, as well as a range of curries, nuts, seeds, and tinned tomatoes.

"The fruits and cods of kidney beans boiled together before they be ripe, and buttered and eaten with their cods, are excellent delicate meat and do not engender wind as other pulses do".

Herbal by J. Gerard - 1597

Dried Nuts & Seeds
Almonds	125g	A very popular nut, rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and fibre, as well as being low in fat. Useful in sauces, stuffings and desserts.
Brazil Nuts	250g	Brazil nuts are the fruit of the Para Tree, a giant tree native to the Amazon uplands.Local people gather the outer pods. They have an oil content of 60%. Great for a snack, and high in Omegas 3, 6 and 9, Brazils provide an excellent source of Selenium.Our Brazil nuts are Fairtraded and organic.
Cashew Nuts	250g	From Africa to India the umbrella-shaped Cashew tree grows in dry hot places, preferring sandy soils. A liquid in the shell can burn the skin. Below the nut shell is the 'apple' a delicious pulpy fruit. Our cashew nuts are Fairtraded and organic.
Coconut	125g	In many parts of the world, the coconut is a staple food. It can be used for a variety of uses. The dried 'flesh' is a useful ingredient in a range of dishes, although it has become slightly unfashionable of late due to its high levels of saturated fat.
Hazelnuts	125g	Hazelnuts are very low in fat, rich in vitamin E and a good source of protein. It is used in stuffings, salads and roasts, and the nuts themselves can be toasted.
Sunflower seeds	250g	Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of Vitamins E and most B's, especially B1, as well as essential fatty acids. Also rich in iron. Used in bakes and garnishes.
Walnuts	125g	Walnuts are high in fat, and are a good source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Often used in sweet recipes, but also excellent in salads, stuffings and roasts.

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"But since he stood for England
And knew what England means,
Unless you give him bacon
You must not give him beans".
The Englishman, G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)

Dried Pulses
Red Lentils	500g	Red lentils are small orange lentils, and are a staple in the Middle East, often served with rice. They do not require soaking, and cook to a puree. They contain vitamin B6, iron, fibre phosphorus and zinc.
Aduki beans	500g	Aduki beans originate from Japan and are small, rounded and reddish brown in colour. They have a strong, sweet, nutty flavour, and are popular in a range of dishes including casseroles and loaves. In the Far East they are cooked to a soft consistency, and added to ingredients such as coconut milk. In Japan they are cooked with rice, to impart the reddish colour. They are also used in sweet dishes, when cooked with sugar.
Red Kidney beans	250g	Red kidney beans have a floury texture, and a sweet taste, which goes well in a range of dishes, complimenting hot spices. Popular in South American and Caribbean cookery, as well as India, where they are known as 'rajma dal'.
Haricot beans	500g	The haricot bean is a variety of kidney bean, and is rich in iron, magnesium and zinc. They originate in Central and South America, and were brought to Europe in the 16th century. The name haricot derives from the French stew or haricot. They are useful in casseroles, purees and salads, and are the original 'baked bean'.

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PEAS
Q : How do you boil peas?
A : Briskly, Ma'am
Finchley Manual for the Training of Servants - 1800

Tinned
Aduki Beans	400g	See dried aduki beans above
Baked beans	420g	The organic version of a great favourite. It contains nothing artificial and is sweetened with fruit juice. It is gluten-free..
Bean Cuisine	400g	A tasty mixture of chick peas, soya beans and pinto beans, ideal for a mixed bean salad, or casserole.
Black Eye Beans	400g	Black eyed beans are also referred to as black eyed peas or cow peas. Thought to originate in Africa, and now widely cultivated. One of the quickest cooking pulses, with a pleasant, savoury flavour and succulent texture. They absorb other flavours well, and are therefore suitable for a wide range of dishes.
Butter Beans	400g	Butter beans originate in Madagascar, and can be grown in the UK. One of the largest beans, they are slightly floury. They can be used in a range of dishes, including simply as a vegetable, or as part of a salad, or in curries, casseroles, pies and hotpots.
Chana Dal (Chick pea & lentil curry)	400g	This chick pea and lentil curry is a traditional Indian dish. Just heat and eat, served with naan bread or rice!
Chick Peas	410g	Chickpeas rival meat as a source of protein, and have the highest calcium levels of any bean. They have a good amino acid balance and some vitamin C. They are a native of Asia and a staple in the Middle East, as well as a popular ingredient in Mediterranean and Indian cookery (where they are known as 'gram').
Chilli Beans	400g	A tasty mixture of kidney beans, with a mixture of herbs and chilli. Can be used for chilli con carne, with minced beef, or simply as a bean dish.
Haricot Beans	400g	See dried haricot beans above
Lentils - Green	400g	Green Lentils, also known as Brown or Continental lentils, and can be any colour from grey, green, yellow or reddish brown. They contain Vitamin B6, iron, phosphorous and zinc. They have a delicious, strong, almost earthy flavour. On cooking they maintain their shape. They are very popular in the Middle East and India.
Lentils - Puy	400g	Le Puy lentils are small and dark in colour, with speckling. Like Green lentils, they do not require soaking when dried before cooking. They are delicious in Gratins, casseroles, and bakes, and contain vitamin B6, iron, fibre, phosphorous and zinc.
Pinto Beans	400g	The pinto bean is a speckled bean, and indeed, pinto means 'speckled'. They are another variety of kidney bean, with a delicious savoury flavour, and are useful in a wide range of dishes, from salads to casseroles. Originally used in hot Mexican dishes.
Processed Peas	410g	Processed or soup peas are re-hydrated dried peas. They cook similarly to 'mushy peas', and if properly cooked, have a pleasant sweet flavour.
Red Kidney Beans	410g	See dried Red Kidney beans above
Soya Beans	400g	Soya beans originate in eastern Asia, and were used by the Chinese in their cookery for thousands of years. They have the highest level of protein of any bean. From raw, they take a long time to cook, but tinned soya beans are ready to use, either cold in salads, or heated through in a few minutes.
Sweetcorn	326g	Sweetcorn, from Corn on the Cob is a sweet variety of maize, which itself is a staple diet, particularly in Africa. It is an excellent source of fibre, and is suitable for a wide range of uses, from salads to casseroles.
Tomatoes - chopped	400g	Ideal as an ingredient in a range of dishes, or even as a quick and tasty snack on toast. Contains only organic tomatoes and juice.
Tomatoes - whole	400g	Great for casseroles, stews and other uses.
Vegetable Curry	400g	A delicious blend of mixed vegetables in a great curry sauce. Just heat and eat served with naan bread. Alternatively, serve cold with sour or double cream.

"Beans & Peas, to preserve seeds from mice :
Soak the seeds in salad oil, and then dip them in powdered rosin before sowing. Or soak them in a solution of bitter aloes"
From Selfridge's Household Encyclopedia, 1929

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