What is sprouting? Beansprouts are lentils, seeds or grains that have been sprouted after soaking and rinsing – a nutritious halfway point between seed and plant. Why bother? Cheap, tasty, easy to grow and usually eaten raw, beansprouts are chock full of nutrients and plant enzymes associated with easy digestion and general good health. For… Read More »
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Using whole grains
Why whole grains? Whole grains offer so much more than a little extra fibre! We have chosen to focus our offer on whole grains because these humble foods are incredibly rich. A good whole grain may provide all the protein you need in a meal, not to mention a lovely balance of vitamins, minerals &… Read More »
Avoiding gluten
Gluten-free labelling Statutory regulations mean no food product can be labelled “gluten-free” unless it has been tested and verified. We also cannot label products that do not contain any gluten-containing ingredients as such. Thus none of Unicorn’s in-house packed goods carry any gluten-related labelling, as we pack gluten-containing foods in the same facility. When it… Read More »
Cooking with Unicorn’s sweeteners
While all syrups and granulated sugars contain ‘free sugars’ and have similar effects on your body, sometimes it’s nice to experiment. We thought we’d share a few pointers about our range of sweeteners. Cut it If you’re following a recipe, as a rule of thumb you can usually decrease any sweetener by ⅓ (in British… Read More »
Blueberry-Banana Breakfast Pancakes
Gluten free! Serves 6 – 8
Veg news 26th September
Such an extensive range of brassicas this week, it’s a sea of green over on the veg aisle. Particularly handsome are the bags of Cavolo nero from Wass in Yorkshire, who also provide a splash of colour with their purple and Romanesque cauliflowers. It is cauliflower time from now until the spring, so your opportunity… Read More »
