Essential Trading

Essential Trading – Ethical, Sustainable, and Organic Whole Foods

Essential Trading is a pioneering worker co-operative dedicated to supplying high-quality, ethical, and sustainable whole foods. With a commitment to organic, fair trade, and environmentally friendly products, we source and distribute a diverse range of natural foods, household essentials, and eco-friendly goods. Our values-driven approach ensures that every product aligns with our mission of promoting health, sustainability, and fair trade practices. Whether you’re looking for organic pantry staples, plant-based ingredients, or eco-conscious household items, Essential Trading delivers products that support both people and the planet.

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Non-organic raisins
From: £0.80
These Turkish Thomson raisins make a great snack on their own or a tasty addition to salads or savoury meals.
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Organic pasta ’00’ flour
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An excellent, fine flour perfect for making pasta! Go on, give it a go.
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Glace cherries
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Deliciously sweet and beautifully red with no artificial colours
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Organic whole cloves
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This unmistakeably heart-warming spice adds depth and flavour to meals
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Organic star anise
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Organic Star Anise is a traditional Chinese spice with a slight liquorice flavour
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Mixed candied peel – per 100g
£0.72
Sweet, firm and slightly grainy, this candied orange and lemon peel is a well known ingredient in many Christmas recipes
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Categories: Dried Fruit & Peel, Food cupboard Tag: Christmas Ingredients
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Fine sea salt
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This is a pure salt which tastes of the sea. It is fine so can be added straight to meals without the need for grinding
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Organic Granola
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Crunchy granola clusters – delicious as a breakfast or a quick snack in the day
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Organic ground almonds
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Sometimes used instead of flour in baking, ground almonds are naturally gluten free and have a slightly sweet taste
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Organic walnut halves
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Rich in good fats, vitamins and minerals, these organic walnut halves are not just a delicious snack but a healthy one too
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Organic caraway seeds
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This is an aromatic spice with a sharp, nutty taste and warm, sweet undertones
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Ground ginger
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With a peppery flavour and lemon sweetness, ginger is used equally in sweet and savoury cooking and has a distinctive flavour
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Organic cumin powder
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This is a warm, flavoursome and slightly bitter spice traditionally used in many curries
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Organic cumin seeds
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This is a warm, flavoursome and slightly bitter spice traditionally used in many curries
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Cinnamon sticks
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Adds a warm, distinctive flavour and aroma to sweet dishes
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Organic ground cinnamon
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Adds a warm, distinctive flavour and aroma to sweet dishes
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Organic smoked paprika
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This sweet and smoky paprika is perfect in pretty much any meal. Sprinkle on potato wedges, add to curries or mix in with your houmous
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Organic garam masala
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Meaning ‘warming spice mix’ garam masala is the main spice blend in Northern Indian meals
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Chilli flakes
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Beautifully vibrant, these crushed chilli flakes add a delightful heat to spicy meals
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Organic coriander seeds
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Coriander is a component of many spice mixes, including garam masala
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Organic paprika
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Paprika adds flavour and colour to a wide range of cuisines, from Hungarian to Spanish
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Organic cayenne powder
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A red, fiery, hot spice, cayenne pepper can be added to meals to give extra heat
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Organic black peppercorns
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From: £2.20
A common condiment seen beside salt on most dinner tables, these black peppercorns are full of flavour
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Coarse seasalt
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This is a pure salt which tastes of the sea with sparkling crystals. A great flavour enhancer for all savoury dishes
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Fennel seeds
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Fennel seeds have an aniseed flavour and a warm, sweet aroma
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Organic chilli powder
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A great addition to many meals, this chilli powder is fairly hot to treat with care
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Organic aniseed
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Aniseed is a popular addition to curries and other tropical dishes
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Organic bay leaves
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Bay leaves add a great flavour to stews and casseroles
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Organic mixed spice
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An aromatic, warming combination of spices
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Organic fenugreek seeds
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Fenugreek seeds have a characteristic smell and are commonly used as flavouring in curries
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