We like to offer a full range of nuts, most of which are to Soil Association Organic standard, we pack many of the nuts ourselves and can offer many size combinations, with a standard 10% case discount on all purchases. Included in our nut range are :

Our full listing of nuts is contained on this page, just scroll up for the product range and down for some a quick guide to the nuts, if you just want to see our bulk or whole range of nuts, we also stock a great range of nut butters..

Why Organic Nuts

Many nuts are grown in poor soil on steep hill sides, this may be combined with high rainfall. This can be a problem as it is difficult to maintain soil fertility with high levels of soil leaching. In conventional farming soil leaching is often balanced by the addition of artificial fertilizers, however excess fertilizer ends up in rivers causing problems considerable problems, also the natural ecosystems suffers through the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. In an organic system the organic nut orchards are often shared with cattle and sheep that graze under the organic nut trees. In grazing they provide additional income to the farmer and naturally increase soil fertility with their manure.

A quick guide to Nuts

Nuts are good for a vegetarian diet as they contain protein, they are a good source of energy and have lots of calories. Nuts are high in unsaturated fat, which helps maintain a healthy heart. Nuts are a good source of many minerals including iron, magnesium and zinc. Almonds, Brazils, Peanuts and Walnuts proving a good source of the antioxidant Vitamin E. Folic acid is contained in Peanuts, Hazels, Cashews and Walnuts, whilst Brazil nuts are an important source of selenium (good for the immune system).

Almonds - Almonds are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals Almonds are packed with many important B vitamins. Almonds are also rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Almonds are also act as an good source of vitamin E.
 
Use - Almonds are often eaten on their own, raw or roasted making a good healthy snack in the evening.  Almonds are a major ingredient of marzipan, nougat and many pastries and cookies Macaroons. Almonds can also be made into a butter spread similar to peanut butter, which makes a good substitute for peanut allergy suffers, in addition in has a less salty taste.
 
As sweet Almonds have no carbohydrates they can be used in cakes and cookies for those on low-carbohydrate diets, in addition as almond flour is gluten free it is very popular for those on a gluten free diet.
 
Available - Almonds are available as blanched, Flaked almonds, Ground Almonds and Whole Almonds, all our Almonds are Organic and come in a variety of sizes from 100g to 10kg, with a standard 10% case discount.

Organic Blanched Almonds - Blanched almonds are almonds without their skin on, blanched almonds are used in many middle eastern dishes. Our organic blanched almonds are from Crazy Jack, and as with all Crazy Jack products you know they will be of the best. The blanched almonds come in a 100g pack size.

Organic Flaked Almonds - Organic flaked almonds are a great decoration idea, you can bake them in  a moderate oven for about five minutes to give a golden colour. Flaked almonds are blanched almonds that have then been sliced to produce a flat disc shape.

Organic Ground Almonds - Organic Ground almonds are made from blanched almonds as Almond skins are rather bitter. Ground almonds are often called almond flour, Ground almonds are widely used in Gluten free cooking it is also a favorite ingredient in Mediterranean cooking, ground almonds can used to thicken sauces, to top a casserole and to give your crumble a moist feel.

Organic Whole Almonds - Whole Organic Almonds, eat our whole organic almonds raw or toasted on their own or in combination, one thing you can be sure of is that you will have a great tasting nut. Our whole organic almonds are available in a variety of sizes from 100g to 10kg.

Brazils -  Brazil nuts are a good source of magnesium and thiamine and perhaps the best source of dietary selenium (the level of selenium can vary greatly between batches). Brazil nuts also have a relatively high zinc content. Brazil nuts have a relatively high fat level but this is unsaturated, however it is best perhaps not to eat too many Brazil nuts (3 nuts a day). Brazil nuts can be a good source of protein in a vegetarian diet. With their high polyunsaturated fat content, (mostly omega-6) shelled Brazil nuts soon become rancid.


Use - In addition to the using as a topping for a rich fruit cake you could try adding Brazil nuts in a salad add to a nut loaf or as a final ingredient in a stir-fry.
 
 
Available - all our Brazil nuts are organic and whole.
 

Cashew - Cashew nuts are a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cashew nuts are rich in “heart friendly” monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids that help to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increase HDL or good cholesterol. Cashew nuts are very rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Cashews are also rich in B vitamins.
 
Use - Cashew nuts make a great snack for nibbling, they also go well in stry fries and make a very easy and truly special curry, especially if they are soaked for a little time before cooking.
 
 
Available - for that eveing snack we offer roasted and salted cashew nuts, for cooking if you waht to have a bit try using our cashew nut pieces and the ultimate whole cashew nuts if you can't resist. All our cashew nuts and organic.
 

Chestnuts -  Chestnuts are not a typical nut, most nuts are high in calories and fat, Chestnuts on the other hand are low in calories, and fat with high carbohydrate content. Chestnuts also have high water content, more like a vegetable. Chestnuts are so unlike most nuts that that is sometimes referred to as "The grain that grows on a tree".

Use – there is the classic roasting chestnuts on an open fire use, but perhaps the better use is a flour which is especially useful in gluten free cooking.

 
Available - we can get Chestnuts to order within a couple of days, we also stock Chestnut flour and Pasta made with chestnut flour.

Hazelnut - Hazelnuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals they are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and essential fatty acid linoleic acid that help to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increase HDL or good cholesterol. Hazelnuts are especially high in folate which is unique to nuts, good news for expectant mums. Hazel nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E. Hazel nuts have high levels of many important B vitamins. Hazels are also rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
 
Use - Hazelnuts are a very versatile nut and can be used in many dishes, they are great in desserts, can be easily added to brownies and go well with most chocolate dishes. Hazelnuts can also make an interesting addition to a salad.
 
 
Available - all our Hazelnuts are organic and we offer a number of different sizes, buying a larger pack will give you a great saving. In addition we also stock the Crazy Jack range, both their normal Hazelnuts and a blanched alternative.
 

Macadamia -  Macadamia nuts are a high energy food, with no cholesterol and low in carbohyrate. Macadamia nuts have the highest levels of unsaturated fats of any nut, and Macadamia oil has some 78% monounsaturated fat, the highest of any oil. On the negative side Macadamia nuts relatively expensive and very difficult to extract from their shells. Macadamias are native to North East Australia.

Use - Macadamia nuts work well in combination with coconut, chocolate or fish.
 
Available - unlike our other nut selection we don't offer an organic Macadamia nut, you can purchase Macadamia nuts in different sizes.
 

Peanuts - Peanuts have many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. Peanuts are especially, rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acids that help to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL or "good cholesterol". Peanuts contain high concentrations of poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, primarily in p-coumaric acid; which is believed to reduce the risk of stomach cancer by reducing the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.  Peanuts are a great source of vitamin E.
 
Use - we are familiar with Peanut butter as a snack on bread and salted peanuts with that glass in the evening, but Peanuts are used in a great variety of dishes both sweet and savoury and is widely used in Indonesian and West African cooking. 
 
Available - all our peanuts are organic and we offer a variety of sizes to suit your cooking needs, we also offer roasted and salted peanuts.
 

Pecans - Pecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats such as oleic acid and an excellent source of antioxidants. Pecan nuts are rich source of many phyto-chemical substances that may contribute to their overall antioxidant activity, including polyphenolic antioxidant ellagic acid, vitamin E, beta-carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. Research studies have been suggestive of that these compounds help body remove toxic oxygen free radicals and thus, protect body from diseases, cancers as well as infections. Pecans are an excellent source of vitamin-E. The nuts are packed with many important B-complex group of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates.  Pecans are also rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
 
Use - the most famous use of Pecans is of course in Pecan pie, but Pecans can be used in numerous other dishes almost all of which are sweet including , Pecan Toffee Cranberry Pecan Bars , Chocolate Pecan Pie,  Pecan Supremes, Fours Praline Candy, Raspberry Cheesecake the full recipes can be found at pecan.com.
 
Available - most of the Pecans we offer are non-organic, however we also offer the Wild Organic Pecan, so you can eat those sweet Pecan dishes and keep to an organic diet.
 

Pinenuts -  Pinenuts are a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K, they are also a good source of Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
 
Use -  Pinenuts perhaps best known as an ingredient in Pesto, and fresh Pesto made at home is the best. Pinenuts can also be eaten raw and are especially good in salads. They can be added to many sweet and savoury dishes and the flavor and texture goes well with meats, cheese, vegetables and fruit.

Available - We sell Pinenuts in a variety of sizes upto 1kg, which should keep you going for a while, or make a great batch of Pesto for the freezer.
 

Pistachio -  Pistachios are a great source of copper, manganese, and phosphorus, Pistachios also contain significant amounts of potassium and magnesium, and are an especially rich source of vitamin B6 and the other B vitamins.
 
Use - Pistachio nuts make a great snack, perhaps the most famous recipe using Pistachio is Pistachio icecream, they also go well in salads.
 
 
Available - We sell a variety of sizes Pistachio nuts.
 

Walnuts -  Walnuts are a good natural source of omega 3 fatty acids, with 2.5 grams providing nearly all your recommended intake (Food Nutrition Board of the National Academy Institute of Medicine – US). Walnuts also have high levels Copper, Magnesium, Manganese and Phosphorus. With their high fat content Walnuts can go rancid, so take a little care in storing them.
 
Use - Walnuts make a great tasty snack on their own, but also go well with other healthy foods. If chopped they sprinkle well of breakfast cereal, salads and can be stirred into yogurt. They will also go well in smoothies, try banana and walnut.  
 
Available - We stock organic walnuts in various sizes, they come both as Walnut halves and light quarters which work out considerably cheaper and are ideal for cooking.

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