Organic Sunflower Seeds - Stock & Prep - 1kg

Forget the thin, airy supermarket slice—this is a "proper" loaf with some real backbone. Our Wholemeal Rye Seeded Bread is dense, earthy, and packed with a satisfyingly nutty crunch from a blend of toasted seeds.

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.

This creamy and delicious spread can be enjoyed with crackers, fresh veggies, and toasts.

Perfect for summer days, this fruit smoothie can be enjoyed at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Easy to make veggie lunch the entire family! Dairy-free and egg-free, and simply delicious courgette fritters with spices.

In the world of health food, the word "organic" is often tossed around as a generic buzzword. You'll see it on cafe menus, farmers' market stalls, and supermarket aisles. But at Whole Food Earth, we believe that if you're investing in your health, "taking our word for it" isn't enough. You deserve proof. We are thrilled to announce that Whole Food Earth is officially certified by Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G). But what does this actually mean for that 6kg bag of oats in your pantry or the raw cacao liquor in your mixing bowl? Let's strip back the jargon and look at the gold standard of UK organic food. What is OF&G? Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) is one of the UK's leading organic certification bodies, authorised by Defra. While many people are familiar with the Soil Association, OF&G is a powerhouse in the British organic sector, certifying over half of the UK's organic land. To carry the OF&G spark logo, a business must prove that every single step of its process—from the farm to our UK dispatch station—meets strict legal requirements set out by the UK government. The Standards: What We Had to Prove Receiving this certification isn't a "one-and-done" paperwork exercise. It is a continuous, rigorous audit of our entire operation. To remain OF&G certified, we must demonstrate: Total Traceability: We have to prove exactly where every grain, nut, and seed came from. If we sell a bag of Organic Quinoa, we can trace its "passport" back to the specific organic farm it was harvested from. Zero Cross-Contamination: Our warehouse and packing facilities are strictly monitored. We must ensure that organic products never come into contact with non-organic items or prohibited synthetic chemicals. No GMOs or Synthetic Pesticides: The OF&G seal guarantees that the food you're eating was grown without the use of artificial fertilisers, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms. Environmental Stewardship: Organic farming isn't just about what isn't in the food; it's about what is in the soil. OF&G standards ensure that our suppliers are actively supporting biodiversity and soil health. What This Means for You, the "Pro" Consumer Whether you're a parent trying to reduce your child's exposure to Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) or a professional baker crafting artisan sourdough, this certification is your safety net. Peace of Mind: You no longer have to guess if "natural" actually means "clean." The OF&G logo is a legal guarantee of purity. Nutrient Density: Research suggests that organic crops can contain higher levels of certain antioxidants and minerals because they are grown in living, nutrient-rich soil. Support for British Standards: By choosing OF&G-certified products, you are supporting a system that holds British food businesses to the highest possible ethical and environmental standards. Ready to upgrade your pantry? Look for Organic Cooking Essentials and Organic Ingredients across our site and shop with the confidence that you are getting the very best "Earth-to-Table" nutrition available in the UK — we actually call it "Earth to Pantry". :) Shop Our OF&G Certified Organic Collection

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.

Sunflower seeds are technically the fruits that come from the head of the sunflower plant, also known as Helianthus annuus. The term "sunflower seed" is actually a misnomer, as the dehulled seed would actually be called the kernel, or heart. These kernels need to be dehulled from their shells before they are considered edible. Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are packed full of important vitamins, minerals and nutrients, as well as bringing a healthy source of essential fatty acids. Sunflower seeds are also an excellent plant-based protein source for anyone on a vegetarian or vegan diet. In this article, we’re taking your through six highlights of the great health benefits that sunflower seeds provide - and why they’re the seeds, that you need! May Improve Heart Health Some studies have shown that people with a higher risk of heart problems who regularly ate sunflower seeds retained better heart health over those who did not. Sunflower seeds are rich in ‘healthy’ fats, including monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. Unlike saturated fat, moderate unsaturated fat consumption has shown to actually improve one's heart health. Sunflower seeds also contain magnesium, potassium and fibre which lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. All of these effects can help to defend the body from cardiovascular disorders. Can Reduce Inflammation For people suffering with chronic or long-term inflammation, sunflower seeds have been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits. The health benefits of sunflower seeds include vitamin E, flavonoids, along with other plant compounds that can help in reducing inflammation. Studies have found that eating sunflower seeds a few times a week notably lowered the vulnerability to chronic conditions such as joint pain or arthritis. May Aid Weight Loss Making sure you get enough fibre and protein is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight or if you’re looking to lose pounds. Luckily, sunflower seeds are a rich source of both! Fibre and protein are both nutrients that help keep you feeling fuller for longer, which in turn can decrease your chances of snacking or overeating. Fibre is also vital for aiding in good digestion, along with helping to regulate blood sugar, which can contribute to healthy weight loss. Good For Your Skin Adding sunflower seeds to your diet can help keep your skin glowing. They have fatty acids in them which can reduce dryness of the skin and improve skin condition. Sunflower seeds also contain Oleic and linoleic acids, that aid in the formation of collagen and elastin, which in turn speeds up wound healing. These acids can also benefit in preventing scars from forming. Can Help Manage Diabetes People with type 2 diabetes may find eating sunflower seeds to be useful as they help in reducing blood sugar. Chlorogenic acid, which is a plant compound found in sunflower seeds, may be the reason for their blood-sugar-lowering effect. Studies also propose that adding sunflower seeds to foods such as bread may help decrease carbohydrates effect on your blood sugar. The fat and protein content in the seeds decelerate the rate at which your stomach empties, which allows a steadier release of sugar from carbohydrates. Easy to Add to Your Diet Another great benefit of sunflower seeds is how easy and simple they are to incorporate into your diet! Sunflower seeds can be eaten raw as a quick and healthy snack or try toasting them for some extra flavour and crunch. Sprinkle them over curries, soups and porridges to give your favourite foods a further nutrient boost. For baking, they can be added to bread, muffins and cakes for a delicious textural contrast. Did you know, sunflower seeds can also be sprouted? Sprouting is an increasingly popular method of preparing seeds. The sprouted seeds can be used and eaten in salads, sandwiches, stir-fries or any other dishes that takes your fancy!

If you have looked at the prices inside the Whole Food Earth Club and thought "that seems too good to be true," you are not alone. Lower prices and free membership can sound like there must be a hidden catch. There isn't, and this article explains exactly how the Club works, why the prices are what they are, and why you can join with complete confidence. What is the Whole Food Earth Club? The Club is a free membership that unlocks lower, member-only prices across our range of whole foods. There is no joining fee, no subscription and no recurring charge. You simply create a free account, and you can then buy at member prices whenever you shop. It is open to everyone, whether you are stocking a home cupboard or buying for a business. Is it really free? What's the catch? It really is free, and there is no catch. You pay only for the products you order, plus any delivery charges and tax, exactly as you would expect. There is no card required just to join, no trial that quietly turns into a paid plan, and no obligation to keep buying. You can leave whenever you like. We have set the Club up this way on purpose, because we would rather earn your loyalty with good prices than lock you into a fee. So why are the prices so much lower? This is the question everyone asks, so here is the straightforward answer. First, we cut out the middleman. As an importer and wholesaler, we bring products in at source and sell them straight to you. Every extra pair of hands between the producer and your cupboard adds a mark-up, so by removing the distributors, wholesalers and retailers that usually sit in the chain, we take those mark-ups out of the price altogether. Second, rather than taking a large profit on each item, we keep our margins deliberately slim and rely on selling more, which lets us pass the saving on to you. Third, the Club is how we give our members our true, direct prices, closer to what we actually pay to bring the products in. In other words, these are simply the best prices we can offer when we sell to you directly. Is the quality the same? Yes. Club prices apply to wast majority of our products, in the same packaging, with the same quality, sourcing and freshness. Nothing is downgraded, close to expiry or second-rate. The only thing that changes is the price you pay. Why you can trust us We know that trust has to be earned, especially online, so here is why thousands of customers are happy to shop with us. We are an established UK company, not a fleeting online store. Our customers have left us real reviews, which you can read for yourself before you decide. We now have thousands members who already buy at Club prices. And every order is backed by our real customer support team, so if something is not right, we will put it right. Real reviews, a real UK business and a clear guarantee are the best answers to any doubt. You can even resell our products Here is a sign of just how genuine the value is: we actively welcome members reselling our products. You are free to resell through physical shops, stalls and markets, and online resale is available by application. In other words, the Club prices are good enough that independent shops and small businesses can buy from us and sell on. That is only possible because the savings are real. You can read the full details in our Club Terms and Conditions, which set everything out in plain language. How to join Joining takes a minute and costs nothing. Create your free account, log in, and you will see member prices applied as you shop. There is nothing to pay for membership itself, and no commitment to continue. From there, you can fill your cupboard with quality whole foods at prices that finally reflect what they should cost. If our prices made you pause, we hope this has cleared things up. The value is real, the membership is free, and the only catch is that you might wish you had joined sooner. Join the Whole Food Earth Club today and start shopping at member prices.

Standing in the supermarket aisle, faced with two versions of the same fruit and a noticeable gap in price, most of us have asked the same question. Is organic really worth it? The honest answer is that it depends on the food. For some items the organic label makes a real difference, while for others the benefit is smaller. Knowing which is which helps you shop with confidence and spend your money where it matters most. Here is a practical guide to where choosing organic genuinely counts, and where you can relax a little. What organic really means Organic food is grown and produced to a certified set of standards. In practice that means farming without synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, no genetically modified ingredients, and stricter rules on additives. Organic livestock is reared to higher animal welfare standards, with more space and no routine use of antibiotics. Choosing organic is not only about what ends up on your plate. Many people buy it for the wider benefits too, since organic farming tends to support healthier soil, cleaner water and more wildlife, including the bees and other pollinators our food depends on. The produce where organic counts most When it comes to fruit and vegetables, the biggest difference is pesticide residue. Some crops are far more likely to carry residues than others, usually because they have thin, edible skins that cannot be peeled away. Soft fruits are top of the list. Strawberries, grapes, apples, pears, cherries and peaches tend to hold more residue, so buying these organic makes a meaningful difference. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale and lettuce are worth choosing organic too, along with tomatoes, celery and peppers. These are the foods where the organic version earns its place in your basket. The same logic applies to dried fruit. Grapes become raisins and sultanas, so if you snack on them often or bake with them regularly, the organic version is a sensible choice. Our Organic Raisins are a simple everyday swap that lets you enjoy a store-cupboard staple grown to organic standards. Where you can worry less Not every food needs to be organic, and there is no need to feel guilty about a mixed basket. Fruit and vegetables with thick skins or protective outer layers that you remove before eating tend to carry far less residue. Bananas, avocados, onions, sweetcorn, pineapple and citrus fruits all fall into this group, because the part you throw away takes most of the residue with it. If your budget is tight, this is the easiest place to make savings. Buy these items conventionally and put the money you save towards organic versions of the thin-skinned foods where it makes a bigger difference. Store-cupboard staples worth buying organic It is not only fresh produce that benefits from the organic label. Foods you eat in large amounts, day in and day out, are also worth considering. Grains and oats are a good example, since they form the base of so many meals. Our Organic Jumbo Oats are a comforting, versatile staple that works for porridge, granola, flapjacks and baking, grown without synthetic pesticides. Other pantry items where organic is popular include coffee, tea, pulses, nuts and dried fruit. Because these are things many households buy again and again, choosing organic versions is an easy way to shift more of your regular shopping towards food grown with care for the soil and the surrounding wildlife. A simple way to shop smarter You do not have to buy everything organic to shop well. The trick is to focus on the foods where it counts most, the thin-skinned fruits and vegetables and the staples you eat in quantity, and to relax on the ones with a protective skin you peel away. A few thoughtful swaps go a long way. Choose organic where it matters, save where it does not, and you get the best of both worlds: better value and a basket that does a little more good with every shop.

Scroll through any wellness feed and you will not get far before collagen appears. It is stirred into coffee, sold as flavoured powders, added to drinks and promised on the labels of countless skincare products. For something most of us never thought about a few years ago, collagen has become one of the most talked-about words in health and beauty. So what is it really, and does it deserve the attention? Here is a clear, no-nonsense look at what collagen is, what it does, and how you can support your body's own supply through the food you eat. What collagen actually is Collagen is a protein, and it is the most abundant one in the human body. Think of it as a kind of scaffolding. It gives structure and strength to your skin, bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage, and it helps hold everything together. When people describe skin as firm and bouncy, collagen is a big part of what they are picturing. Your body makes its own collagen naturally, building it from the amino acids in the protein you eat. The trouble is that production gradually slows with age. From your mid-twenties onwards, natural collagen levels begin to dip, and this is one of the reasons skin loses some of its elasticity and joints can start to feel less supple over time. That slow decline is a big part of why collagen has captured so much interest. Why it became so popular Most of the buzz centres on two areas: skin and joints. Supplement makers point to research suggesting that collagen may help support skin elasticity and hydration, and some studies have looked at its role in joint comfort for active people. The idea of a single ingredient that supports both how you look and how you move is an easy one to get excited about. It is worth keeping a level head, though. Research into collagen supplements is still developing, results vary between studies, and a supplement is never a substitute for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you do try a collagen product, treat it as one small part of the picture rather than a miracle fix. Is there collagen in plants? This is where a lot of confusion creeps in. Collagen is an animal protein, which means it is found in the skin, bones and connective tissue of animals and fish. There is no collagen in plants, so any product labelled as vegan collagen does not actually contain the protein itself. What these plant-based products usually offer instead is a blend of nutrients that help your body build its own collagen. That is a meaningful difference, and it is good news for anyone following a plant-based diet. You do not need to eat collagen to make collagen. You simply need to give your body the right building blocks. Feeding your body's own collagen supply Your body produces collagen using protein alongside a handful of key nutrients, and vitamin C is one of the most important. Without enough vitamin C, the body simply cannot make collagen properly, which makes it a genuine star of the show rather than a nice-to-have. To support natural collagen production, aim for a diet rich in protein from foods such as beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and wholegrains, plenty of vitamin C from fruit and vegetables, and a good range of colourful plants that deliver the zinc, copper and antioxidants your body uses along the way. Berries, citrus fruits, peppers, leafy greens and pumpkin seeds are all worth a regular place on your plate. If you want a simple way to top up your vitamin C intake, our pure Vitamin C Powder stirs easily into water, smoothies or juice. Since vitamin C plays such a direct role in collagen formation, it is one of the most sensible things to keep in the cupboard, whether or not you ever reach for a collagen product. Focus on nutrition Collagen is having its moment for a reason. It is the protein that keeps skin, joints and connective tissue strong, and its natural decline with age explains why so many people are keen to top it up. Whether you choose a supplement or not, the most reliable approach is the least glamorous one: eat well, include plenty of protein and vitamin C, and give your body the raw materials it needs to keep doing what it does best. Talked about as it is, collagen is really just a reminder of something simple. Look after your body from the inside, and it tends to show on the outside.