Toasted & Unsweetened Coconut Slices - Stock & Bite - 550g

Move over, water biscuits. These Golden Flaxseed Crackers are the crunchy, herb-flecked upgrade your cheeseboard has been waiting for. Fragrant with woody rosemary and finished with a proper kick of cracked black pepper, they’re light, nutty, and—dangerously—moreish.

Creamy and delicious! Perfect for dessert or breakfast. This is rice pudding, but not as you remember it from school dinners. We’ve swapped the traditional dairy for silky coconut milk and added a bright, citrusy lift with orange and a warming hit of cinnamon.

Healthy and delicious almond 'cheese' on toast with radish and green peas.

Super tasty and healthy seasonal salad made with fresh ingredients that can be enjoyed for lunch and dinner.

Whole grain bread, toasted and topped with peanut butter, sliced banana, chia seeds a bit of agave. Kids will love it!

Switching away from Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) doesn't mean you need to become a full-time chef. The secret to a healthy, whole-food lunchbox is assembly, not just cookery. At Whole Food Earth, we've simplified the process into a 5-step checklist. If you have these staples in your cupboard (bought in bulk to save you time and money), you can build a balanced, nutrient-dense lunch in under five minutes. The 5-Step Lunchbox Checklist 1. The "Slow-Release" Base (The Main) Avoid white, processed breads that lead to afternoon energy crashes. The 5-Minute Move: A whole-wheat wrap or pitta stuffed with Whole Food Earth Organic Chickpeas (mashed with a little avocado or Greek yoghurt) for a "quick coronation" filling. The Pro Move: Keep a batch of cooked Organic Quinoa or Whole-wheat Pasta in the fridge to toss with olive oil and seeds in 60 seconds. 2. The "Crunch" (The Veg) Vegetables provide the essential fibre that processed snacks lack. The 5-Minute Move: Slice cucumber, peppers, or carrots into "dippers." The Pro Move: Add a small pot of hummus or nut-free seed butter for dipping. 3. The "Natural Sweet" (The Fruit) Swap the "fruit gummies" (which are often just sugar and thickeners) for real fruit. The 5-Minute Move: An apple, a handful of grapes, or a satsuma. The Pro Move: Pack a few of our Organic Medjool Dates or Dried Apricots. They provide the "candy" hit kids love but with the fibre that prevents a sugar spike. 4. The "Brain Fuel" (The Snack) This is where you replace the processed crisps or cereal bars. The 5-Minute Move: A small handful of Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Seeds (perfect for nut-free schools). The Pro Move: DIY "Energy Balls." Spend 10 minutes on Sunday blitzing Organic Oats, dates, and a splash of water, then roll into balls. They last all week in the fridge. 5. The Hydration The Only Move: Water. If your child finds it boring, add a few Organic Goji Berries or a slice of lemon to the bottle for a natural, sugar-free "infusion." 3 Whole-Food Lunchbox Hacks for Busy Mornings The "Pre-Prep" Jar: Use our glass storage jars to keep pre-chopped veg or pre-washed berries. It makes "grabbing and packing" a 10-second task. Bulk is Best: Don't buy individual snack packs. Buy your Organic Roasted Chickpeas or Raw Nuts in our 1kg or 2kg bags. It's cheaper, reduces plastic waste, and ensures you never run out mid-week. Check the Nut Policy: Many UK schools are nut-free. If yours is, swap almond butter for Sunflower Seed Butter and use seeds instead of nuts in your home bakes. The Whole Food Earth Promise: Accuracy at Your Door We know that when you're managing a household, you need reliability. Whether you are ordering a 1kg bag of Organic Porridge Oats for the week's breakfasts or a bulk bag of seeds for the term, we don't leave anything to chance. Every order is verified at our dispatch station. Our team ensures that you receive exactly what you paid for, so your "bulk-buy" budget goes further. In a world of shrinking portions and rising costs, we provide a weight-verified guarantee of value and quality. Ready to stock your lunchbox station? From the raw staples to the healthy snacks, find everything you need to fuel their day. Shop Healthy Snacks Browse Our Organic Range

Whether you’re a busy parent mastering the art of the Sunday meal prep, a small bakery owner sourcing the finest seeds, or a restaurateur looking for consistent quality without the "boutique" price tag, the search for affordable, quality whole foods is over. We are delighted to announce the launch of our two exclusive new ranges: Stock & Prep and Stock & Bite. Designed to bridge the gap between pricey supermarket small-batch health foods and unmanageable industrial sacks, these ranges offer convenient small-bulk packaging that delivers brilliant value and top-tier ingredients. Stock & Prep: The Essential Foundation for Every Cook The secret to a stress-free kitchen is a well-stocked larder. Our Stock & Prep range is specifically curated for those who cook from scratch—from family kitchens to professional catering environments. Why Choose Stock & Prep? Optimised for Meal Prep: Our packaging is designed for easy storage and usage, making it the perfect partner for your weekly batch-cooking. Professional Grade for Bakeries & Restaurants: We provide the consistency and high-grade quality that professional chefs demand, at a price point that keeps your margins healthy. Smart Small-Bulk Sizes: No need to buy a 25kg sack to save money. Our "small-bulk" bags offer the best price-per-gram while still fitting comfortably in a standard kitchen cupboard or pantry. The secret to a stress-free kitchen is a well-stocked pantry. Our Stock & Prep range is specifically curated for those who cook from scratch. We’ve focused on the "building block" ingredients that families and catering businesses use every single day. The Range Includes: Hearty grains (Quinoa, Rice, Oats), organic pulses and lentils, and versatile seeds like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and flaxseed. Stock & Bite: Nutritious Snacking, Sorted Snacking shouldn't mean compromising on nutrition or your budget. Stock & Bite is our answer to the demand for clean, energy-dense fuel for families on the go and businesses looking to offer healthier options to their customers. Perfect For: Family Meal Prep & Snacking: Easily portion out nuts and dried fruits into reusable containers for school or the office. Catering & Cafés: Ideal for creating high-margin snack pots, topping porridge bowls, or serving alongside a flat white. Natural Fuel: High-protein raw nuts and nutrient-dense dried fruits to keep your energy levels steady throughout the day. The Range Includes: Raw and roasted nuts, antioxidant-rich dried fruits, gourmet trail mixes, and natural snacking seeds. Great Value Meets High Quality At Whole Food Earth, we believe that healthy eating and professional-grade ingredients shouldn't be a luxury. By sourcing directly and utilising our new small-bulk strategy, we’ve stripped away the "fancy packaging tax" often found in high-street health shops. Our mission with Stock & Prep and Stock & Bite is simple: to provide the ingredients you need to cook, bake, and snack, in quantities that make sense for your lifestyle and your business. The Range Includes: Raw and roasted nuts, antioxidant-rich dried berries, gourmet trail mixes, and natural snack bites.

It's time our kids go back to school! If you are looking for healthy snacks that are perfect for taking to school or after school, then this short list is for you. Eating healthy snacks can benefit your children in many ways. These healthy snacks will help your kids grow, develop and learn. To make your life easier, you can buy healthy snacks online and fill up your pantry with nuts, dried fruits, seeds, popcorn and dark chocolate. This way, you will always have some healthy snacks at hand. Popcorn Popcorn is a whole grain that is low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates, making it a perfect snack for kids (if you don't add butter and salt). Corn has excellent health benefits for children. It contains a lot of dietary fibre, essential vitamins and minerals. High fibre improves digestion, helps avoid constipation, and stimulates digestive juices' secretion, keeping the bowels healthy. Popcorn also contains a good quantity of iron and calcium, manganese and phosphorous, which are vital for maintaining healthy bones and the functioning of cells. Additionally, corn is loaded with B vitamins, including vitamins B3, B6, pantothenic and folate acid, which are great for the brain and mood. Popcorn contains carotenoid antioxidants like zeaxanthin and lutein that help protect eye health. Nuts A handful of organic nuts or a serving of as little as 30g daily can benefit your kids in many ways. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, pistachios, macadamias and Brazil nuts are loaded with nutrients, protein and fibre to help children thrive and are an excellent fuel for the brain. In general, all kinds of nuts offer amazing health benefits, but every kind of nuts can also offer something special including preventing depression and anxiety. Walnuts contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA, which help fight inflammation. They contain twice as many antioxidants as other nuts, which improve cognitive functioning. Hazelnuts, almonds, pecans and macadamia nuts are heart-healthy. Almonds help improve your kid's memory. Pistachios are rich in oils that help preserve fatty acids and prevent inflammation. Macadamias also help in normal brain functioning. Dark chocolate Dark chocolate is a very healthy snack when consumed in moderation. It contains powerful antioxidants and flavonoids. Flavonoids improve blood flow to the brain, which can significantly improve memory and brain functioning. Veggies and Fruits Fresh vegetables are an obvious healthy snack. Packed with vitamins, they contain everything your children need to grow and develop in the right way. Dried fruits can be an excellent replacement for fresh fruits due to their longer shelf life. They contain all the nutrients of fruits but can last longer in your pantry. Your kids will love dried fruits like cranberries, dried apricots, cranberries, dates and figs.

Dietary Fibre is an essential component of your diet. It helps keep your digestive system healthy, increases the good bacteria in your gut, and can even reduce the risk of certain diseases. The recommended daily fibre intake for adults is approximately 25 grams for women, and 38 grams for men, per day. For a more in depth look at the reasons you need to be getting enough fibre in your diet, why not take a gander at our previous article Why is Fibre Important? To make life easier, and make sure you’re hitting your RDA for fibre, we’ve compiled a handy list of some high fibre foods. They’re not just great sources of fibre, but also healthy, tasty, and satisfying – so without further ado, let’s get on with the list! Nuts First up on the list, is the small but mighty nut! Not only are nuts nutritional powerhouses, they’re an excellent supply of fibre too. Pine nuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, and pecans are all great choices when it comes to upping your daily fibre. However, almonds are the clear winner when it comes to the highest fibre content. Fibre content: Almonds – Approx. 13.3 grams per 100 grams Popcorn If you’re looking to increase your fibre intake, then popcorn just might be one of the best snacks you can choose to munch on. Plain, air-popped popcorn is extremely high in fibre, calorie for calorie. Just remember, if you add a lot of sugar, or fat, such as oil, to your popcorn, the fibre-to-calorie ratio will be considerably lower. Fibre content: Approx. 14 grams per 100 grams Chia Seeds If you haven’t heard about chia seeds yet – let us introduce you! Chia seeds are tiny black seeds that are becoming increasingly popular and may just be one of the best fibre sources on the planet. They are often referred to as a superfood due to their exceptionally high nutritional value, containing high amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. Head over to our recipe page to find a wide range of Chia seed recipes from Blueberry Jam to Banana Muffins – delicious! Fibre content: Approx. 34.4 grams per 100 grams Beans Not only are beans a great source of plant protein, making them a great meat alternative, they are also an excellent way to get more fibre in your diet. Black beans, pinto beans, mung beans and aduki beans are all great choices for upping your fibre intake. However, haricot beans take the crown as the highest fibre bean in town. Fibre content: Haricot Beans - Approx. 8 grams per 100 grams Apples You’ve probably heard the saying ‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away’. Turns out, there could be a lot of truth to that. Many fruits are filled with fibre, but apples, especially with the skin on, are the perfect pick for increasing your fibre intake. Plus, they count as one of your five a day! Fibre content: Approx. 2.4 grams per 100 grams, or 4.4 grams in a medium-sized apple. Lentils Looking for a cheap, simple, and nutritious food source? Well, look no further than lentils! Along with being high in fibre, they’re also as high in protein and loaded with many important nutrients. Lentils are an easy addition to your diet, add them to soups, stews, curries, salads and even desserts! Fibre content: 13.1 grams per cup of cooked lentils, or 7.3 grams per 100 grams Sweet Potatoes Are you a sweet potato lover? If so, we have good news for you! Sweet potatoes are bountiful in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and of course, fibre. Not to mention, they provide a wide range of health benefits and are a simple, and delicious, addition to your diet. Fibre content: Approx. 2.5 grams per 100 grams or 3.8 grams for a medium-sized boiled sweet Chickpeas Another type of legume that’s loaded with not just healthy fibre, but also vitamins, minerals, and plant protein is chickpeas. Easily included in your diet, they can be used in many different recipes. Chickpeas are also the main ingredient of hummus, which is a simple spread you can make yourself. Fibre content: 12.5 grams per cup of cooked chickpeas, or 7.6 per 100 grams Berries Berries get a lot of attention for their antioxidants, but they’re filled with healthy fibre too. Raspberries are a particularly rich source, but blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries are also a great choice for increasing your fibre intake. Another one of the biggest benefits of eating berries is that they’re also naturally low in calories. Sounds like a win-win to us! Fibre content: Raspberries - Approx. 7 grams per 100 grams Quinoa Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal that is an excellent source of plant protein, along with being high in fibre. It has many other health benefits and is packed full of other nutrients including, zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. Fibre content: Approx. 3 grams per 100 grams

There are few kitchen disappointments quite like reaching for a handful of nuts and getting that sharp, bitter, slightly paint-like taste of rancidity. Nuts are not cheap, so throwing away a spoiled bag is a real waste of money as well as good food. The good news is that keeping nuts fresh is easy once you understand why they turn in the first place. Here are our best, practical tips for storing nuts so they stay fresh far longer. Why do nuts go rancid? Nuts are rich in natural oils, and those oils are mostly unsaturated fats. This is great news for your health, but it is exactly what makes nuts prone to spoiling. When unsaturated fats are exposed to oxygen, they slowly oxidise, and it is this oxidation that produces the stale, bitter, off flavour we call rancidity. Three things speed the process up: oxygen, heat and light. Moisture is the fourth enemy, because damp nuts can grow mould as well as spoil. This also explains why some nuts keep better than others. Nuts especially high in delicate polyunsaturated fats, such as walnuts, pecans and pine nuts, tend to turn fastest. Nuts with more stable fats, like almonds and cashews, generally last a little longer. Whatever the type, the aim of good storage is simple: keep oxygen, heat, light and moisture away for as long as possible. How to tell if a nut has gone off Your nose is the best test. Fresh nuts smell mild, sweet and buttery. Rancid ones smell sharp and bitter, a bit like old cooking oil, crayons or paint. The taste is unmistakably bitter and unpleasant. Rancid nuts are not usually dangerous, but they taste horrible and the oxidation degrades some of their nutrients, so it is best to throw them away rather than push through. If in doubt, give them a sniff before you use them. The golden rules of storing nuts Keeping nuts fresh comes down to a handful of simple habits. Use an airtight container. The less contact nuts have with air, the slower they oxidise. Transfer opened bags into a glass jar (the best option!) rather than leaving them clipped shut and half open. This one change alone makes a noticeable difference. Keep them cool and dark. Heat and light both accelerate spoilage, so store nuts in a cupboard away from the oven, the hob and any sunny windowsill. A cool, dark cupboard is the bare minimum, and cooler is always better. Keep them dry. Moisture invites mould, so make sure containers are completely dry before you fill them, and never store nuts somewhere steamy like above a kettle. Use the fridge and freezer. This is the single most effective tip. Nuts store beautifully in the cold, which dramatically slows the oxidation of their oils. The fridge is ideal for nuts you will get through over a few months, while the freezer is perfect for longer storage or for bulk buys. Nuts freeze well, do not need defrosting before use, and can keep for a year or more this way. Just seal them well to keep out moisture and fridge or freezer odours. Buy whole where you can. The more a nut is broken down, the more surface area is exposed to air, so chopped, flaked and especially ground nuts and nut flours go rancid faster than whole ones. If you buy nuts whole and chop or grind them as needed, they will keep far longer. Smart habits for bulk buyers Buying nuts in larger bags is the best way to get good value, and it works perfectly well as long as you store them sensibly. The trick is not to keep dipping into one big open bag over months, letting air in every time. Instead, decant your bulk nuts into smaller airtight portions, keep one out for everyday use, and store the rest sealed in the fridge or freezer. It is also worth labelling containers with the date so you can use older stock first. This approach means you can stock up on quality nuts without any worry. Our Organic Brazil Nuts come in a generous 1kg bag, and storing most of the bag in the freezer keeps them tasting freshly harvested for months. The same goes for more delicate nuts like our Organic Walnut Halves, which, being higher in fragile fats, especially benefit from a spell in the fridge or freezer. How long do nuts actually keep? Exact times vary by type, but as a rough guide, most raw nuts kept in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard will stay good for a few months. Move them to the fridge and you can often extend that to around six months or more. In the freezer, many nuts will keep for a year or beyond. Nuts still in their shells last longest of all, because the shell is a natural barrier against air and light. Always trust your nose over the calendar, though: a quick sniff tells you far more than a date ever will. Fresh nuts, every time Storing nuts well is genuinely simple. Keep them airtight, cool, dark and dry, lean on your fridge and freezer, buy whole where you can, and portion up your bulk bags rather than leaving them open to the air. Do that, and you will get the full flavour, goodness and value out of every nut, with none of that bitter, rancid disappointment. Stock up with confidence, and store smart.

Nuts are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, but they are rarely cheap. Weigh a handful of almonds or Brazil nuts against a bag of crisps and the price gap is obvious. There are good reasons for it, and none of them is simply greed. From slow-growing trees to thirsty crops and difficult harvests, here is an evidence-based look at why nuts cost what they do. Nut trees take years to pay off Unlike a field of wheat that is sown and harvested within a year, most nuts grow on trees that take several years to mature before they produce a worthwhile crop. That long lead time makes supply slow to respond to demand. If prices rise, a grower cannot simply plant more and cash in next season, they face years of waiting and investment first. This lag keeps supply tight and prices firm, especially when demand for nuts is growing as more people eat them for their health. Some nuts are extremely thirsty Water is a major hidden cost. Almonds are the classic example: they are grown heavily in California, a region repeatedly hit by drought, and they need a lot of water to produce each kernel. When water is scarce or expensive, the cost of growing feeds straight through into the price. Concentrating so much of the world's supply of a nut in one climate-vulnerable region also means a single bad season can move global prices. Harvesting and shelling can be hard, manual work Getting the edible kernel out is often far more involved than it looks. Cashews are a striking case. They grow attached to the cashew apple, and their shells contain a caustic irritant, so shelling is delicate, often manual work that has to be done carefully. That labour is a big part of why cashews cost what they do. Across many nuts, harvesting, sorting, drying and grading all add cost before the nut ever reaches a shelf. Some nuts cannot really be farmed at all Brazil nuts are perhaps the best example of why nuts can be expensive. They come almost entirely from wild trees in the Amazon rainforest, not from plantations. The trees rely on specific pollinators and on rainforest wildlife to spread their seeds, which means they resist being grown in neat, farmed rows. Brazil nuts are therefore gathered from the wild, by hand, across vast areas of forest. Their price reflects that genuinely limited, labour-intensive supply, and it is tied to the health of the rainforest itself. If you would like to try some, our Organic Brazil Nuts are wild-harvested in Bolivia and sold in a 1kg bag, which works out far better value per kilo than small snack packs. Storage, transport and waste all add up Nuts are rich in natural oils, which makes them prone to going rancid if they are not stored and transported carefully. Keeping them fresh means careful handling, good packaging and sometimes temperature control, all of which cost money. Add in the long distances most nuts travel from where they grow to where they are eaten, and the price climbs further. How to get better value from nuts Because nuts keep reasonably well when stored properly, buying them in larger quantities is usually the single best way to save. A big bag almost always works out cheaper per kilo than repeated small packs, and you can decant what you need and keep the rest sealed in a cool, dark place, or even in the freezer to extend its life. Choosing broken or pieces rather than perfect whole kernels is another easy saving when you are baking or chopping them anyway. Honest reasons to be expensive Nuts are expensive for honest reasons: slow-growing trees, thirsty crops, labour-heavy harvesting and, in the case of Brazil nuts, a supply that comes straight from the wild. Understanding that makes the price easier to accept, and buying in bulk from a transparent source is the simplest way to enjoy them for less.