Left Coast Organics

Even though the almond is commonly considered to be a nut, it is actually the seed of a stone fruit known as a drupe and is botanically related to ...

Chia seeds are considered a super food because they are packed with nutrients such as calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and fibre. The name ch...

As its name indicates, the Brazil nut is indigenous to South America. Some of its common names are cream nut, para-nut, castanheiro do para, castan...

Mangos are grown throughout the tropics and can be red, orange, or yellow in colour.

Nutritional yeast comes from a different strain of yeast than brewer’s yeast, and is deactivated. It is known for being a source of protein and B v...

These organic red kidney beans are a versatile staple, with dried beans having a shelf life of up to a year, and being full of nutrients such as ir...

The Thompson raisin, also known as the Sultana raisin, is popular because it is seedless. The Sultana grape, which the Thompson raisin is derived f...

Cashew nuts are seeds found at the bottom of the cashew apple. They are related to pistachios and mangos. Cashews are rich in copper, iron, magnesi...

With chocolate covered almonds, you get the best of both worlds in terms of flavour and health benefits. Dark chocolate, contrary to common belief,...

Because grapes lose the majority of their water volume during the drying process, raisins are a nutrient-dense snack. Raisins provide fibre, iron, ...

Not only is ginger known for its sweet yet spicy notes of flavour, but also for its use as a remedy for nausea and as an anti-inflammatory. The the...

Mangos are grown throughout the tropics and can be red, orange, or yellow in colour. They are a fleshy stone fruit and botanically related to cashe...

Cranberries are indigenous to North America. The fruit was named “cranberry” by European settlers who called it “crane-berry,” thinking the plant’s...

Tart cherry varieties that are commonly dried are Montmorency, Balaton, and Early Richmond. Dried cherries are a good source of fibre, carbohydrate...

The lentil is a member of the legume family. It is known for its lens-shaped seeds that grow two seeds to a pod. Lentils have long been an importan...

Pecans are indigenous to North America and are from the walnut family. Pecans are not considered true nuts but dry fruits called drupaceous nuts. T...

Pistachios are indigenous to the Middle East. The nut is the single seed stone fruit of the pistachio (pistacia vera) tree They have a long shelf l...

Popped corn has an ancient past, being used ornamentally on Aztec ceremonial headdresses, and being made even before this by natives from Mexico (t...

Psyllium husks are known for the notable amount of soluble fibre they provide. Soluble fibre helps you to feel fuller for longer, helps to reduce c...

Sunflower seeds are indigenous to North America and were consumed by native peoples, raw or roasted. However, sunflower seeds were first commercial...

Pumpkin seeds are commonly used in traditional Mexican cooking and are known as ‘pepitas.’ They provide minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, cop...

Pumpkin seeds are commonly used in traditional Mexican cooking and are known as ‘pepitas.’ They provide minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, cop...

Pumpkin seeds are commonly used in traditional Mexican cooking and are known as ‘pepitas.’ They provide minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, cop...