Nutritional yeast is a staple food item for anyone following a vegan diet. It is made from the same species of yeast as Brewer’s yeast, but the final product is very different. The flaky texture and the cheesy, savoury taste make it a great flavour enhancer for many popular dishes. In particular, ...
READ MORE +The kola nut is a seed from a tree of the Sterculiaceae family, with the most prominent species being Cola Vera, Cola acuminata and Cola nitida. This tree is believed to be the first tree on Earth by certain Nigerian tribes. If you feel as though you've never heard of this valuable seed, you may be ...
READ MORE +Edamame beans are young, immature soybeans (also known as 'Glycine max') that are harvested prior to the bean's natural hardening process. These beans have a green colour differing from the soybean's light brown. The bean is believed to have been domesticated from its wild relative, 'Glycine soja', ...
READ MORE +Flaxseed, sometimes called linseed, is one of the oldest crops in the world and has been cultivated for thousands of years. This nutrient-packed seed is the original “superfood”, known for a whole array of health benefits so read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Flaxseed! 1. Natural source of ...
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