Grains, Pasta & Pulses
Organic BARLEY* Grain (Pearl BARLEY*), 500g
*Allergen
Split Fava Beans are tasty, versatile and easy to cook - they don’t even need soaking. Use them to make dal, falafel or hummus - or add a handful or more to soups, stews or curries. The beans get softer and softer the longer they're cooked.
To cook simply cover the beans with water or stock, boil for 10 minutes then simmer, braise or roast for 20-30 minutes more. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans)
Britain's original bean, fava beans are delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Whole Fava Beans in Water are cooked and ready to use. They're perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.
Drain and rinse thoroughly. To heat, add to cooked dish and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Ingredients: whole fava beans (broad beans), Water, concentrated lemon juice
ALLERGY INFORMATION
No Allergens
Whole dried fava beans, 500g Organic
Britain's original bean, fava beans are delicious, nutritious and good for the soil. Whole Fava Beans are perfect for spicy Egyptian ful medames, truly British baked beans, stews, curries, salads and more.
Whole dried fava beans retain their skin and require soaking before use, but hold their shape even after prolonged cooking.
Soak overnight, drain and rinse. Place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender. Refreshing the water during cooking will remove more of the natural tannins from the bean skins and give a more subtle flavour.
A pantry essential and a great source of vegan protein, these buttery organic chickpeas are satisfyingly filling and deliciously moreish. Give homemade houmous a velvety texture, or let their creamy taste round off spicy dahls and wholesome stews. You can even spoon them through rice, couscous and salads to add nuttiness and a firm bite. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, making them well-suited to a vegan diet.
Ingredients: Chickpeas*, water
*certified organic
Organic Cous Cous, 500g
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT*
*Allergen
Biona's spiced red lentil dhal is a versatile dish steeped in Eastern culinary tradition. This dhal is enriched with a fragrant blend of curry spices, including turmeric, coriander, and ginger, and features the wholesome goodness of red lentils. This product has a quick 12-minute cook time, offering a complete, balanced nutritional profile. Red lentils are ranked third in highest protein content among legumes and nuts. This makes Biona's spiced red lentil dahl not just a flavourful meal, but also a substantial source of plant-based protein.
Ingredients:
Hulled Red Lentils* (90%), Onion*, Curry Spices Blend* (2.5%) (Turmeric*, Coriander*, Caraway Seeds*, Cloves*, Sweet Paprika*, Ginger*, Cinnamon*, Mace*, Nutmeg*), Coriander* (2%), Salt, Garlic* (0.5%). *=Certified Organic Ingredients.
Not suitable for soya, celery and sesame allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods.
A good source of protein and rich in dietary fibre. No added sugar or salt.
Ingredients: Green Lentils*, Water
* Certified Organic Ingredients
Olive green lentils grown in Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex.
Tasty, versatile and easy to cook, whole lentils don't need to be soaked and add a rich, nutty flavour to soups, stews and salads.
Check for any stones, rinse, cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (until tender). Or add directly to stews and casseroles, the lentils will cook with the other ingredients. Whole lentils retain their shape when cooked
Organic Red Split Lentils, 500g
Buy a box! Biona pasta is made in a traditional pastificio in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. Enjoy "al dente" with Biona pasta sauces.
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT SEMOLINA*, Water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
Few meals are quite as satisfying as a scrumptious lasagne, and with Biona Organic Lasagne Sheets this classic Italian dish has never been easier to make. Don’t worry about pre-cooking – simply layer into your lasagne before baking for 45 minutes until golden, and the scintillating scent washes across your kitchen. Biona lasagne sheets are not only delicious, but also organically produced, making them perfect for the environmentally-conscious.
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT semolina*, water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: semolina (WHEAT)
Biona pasta is made in a traditional pastificio in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. Enjoy "al dente" with Biona pasta sauces.
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT SEMOLINA*, Water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
Biona pasta is made in a traditional pastificio in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. Enjoy "al dente" with Biona pasta sauces.
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT SEMOLINA*, Water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
Buy a box! You can’t rush perfection. Once shaped, our wholegrain pasta is allowed a resting period, before being gently dried. The result? An exceptionally flavoursome and versatile pasta, made from nothing but the finest quality durum wheat and alpine water. Pair with our range of Biona organic pasta sauces for a true taste sensation. Buon Appetito!
Ingredients: Wholegrain Durum WHEAT Semolina*, Water
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Contains: Semolina (WHEAT)
You can’t rush perfection. Once shaped, our wholegrain pasta is allowed a resting period, before being gently dried. The result? An exceptionally flavoursome and versatile pasta, made from nothing but the finest quality durum wheat and alpine water. Pair with our range of Biona organic pasta sauces for a true taste sensation. Buon Appetito!
Ingredients: Wholegrain Durum WHEAT Semolina*, Water
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Contains: Semolina (WHEAT)
You can’t rush perfection. Once shaped, Biona wholegrain pasta is allowed a resting period, before being gently dried. The result? An exceptionally flavoursome and versatile pasta, made from nothing but the finest quality durum wheat and alpine water. Buon Appetito!
Ingredients: Wholegrain Durum WHEAT Semolina*, Water
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
Contains: Semolina (WHEAT)
*certified organic
Biona pasta is made in a traditional pastificio in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. Enjoy "al dente" with Biona pasta sauces.
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT SEMOLINA*, Water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
Biona pasta is made in a traditional Pastificio in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. Perfect for macaroni cheese!
Ingredients: Durum WHEAT Semolina*, Water
*certified organic
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Allergens: Semolina (WHEAT)
Pastificio Carleschi produce pasta from British-grown ancient grains.
ORGANIC SPELT WHITE CASARECCE, 400G, PLASTIC-FREE.
Spelt (T. aestivum subsp. spelta). Spelt, a hulled wheat, has less gluten than bread wheat and a rich nutty flavor. The earliest evidence of spelt is from 6000 BCE in the Caucasus region and southeastern Europe. Eight hundred years ago, Hildegard de Bingen, a German mystic-botanist-artist, praised spelt’s qualities: “Spelt is the best of grains. It is rich, nourishing and milder than other grain. it produces a strong body and healthy blood to those eat it and makes the spirit light”.
Spelt is an excellent source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It is particularly rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and niacin (vitamin B3) as well as micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin E.
Pastificio Carleschi's Spelt Fusilli are made with stoneground wholegrain spelt so that none of the amazing nutritional and health benefits of this grain are lost in the milling process. Not to degenerate any of the vitamins, they produce and dry their pasta at low temperature.
Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.
Cooking Time
8 minutes, al dente.
Pastificio Carleschi produce pasta from British-grown ancient grains.
ORGANIC SPELT WHOLEGRAIN CONCHIGLIE, 400G, PLASTIC-FREE.
Spelt (T. aestivum subsp. spelta). Spelt, a hulled wheat, has less gluten than bread wheat and a rich nutty flavor. The earliest evidence of spelt is from 6000 BCE in the Caucasus region and southeastern Europe. Eight hundred years ago, Hildegard de Bingen, a German mystic-botanist-artist, praised spelt’s qualities: “Spelt is the best of grains. It is rich, nourishing and milder than other grain. it produces a strong body and healthy blood to those eat it and makes the spirit light”.
Spelt is an excellent source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It is particularly rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and niacin (vitamin B3) as well as micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin E.
Pastificio Carleschi's Spelt Fusilli are made with stoneground wholegrain spelt so that none of the amazing nutritional and health benefits of this grain are lost in the milling process. Not to degenerate any of the vitamins, they produce and dry their pasta at low temperature.
Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.
Cooking Time
8 minutes, al dente.
Pastificio Carleschi produce pasta from British-grown ancient grains.
ORGANIC SPELT WHOLEGRAIN FUSILLI, 400G, PLASTIC-FREE.
Spelt (T. aestivum subsp. spelta). Spelt, a hulled wheat, has less gluten than bread wheat and a rich nutty flavor. The earliest evidence of spelt is from 6000 BCE in the Caucasus region and southeastern Europe. Eight hundred years ago, Hildegard de Bingen, a German mystic-botanist-artist, praised spelt’s qualities: “Spelt is the best of grains. It is rich, nourishing and milder than other grain. it produces a strong body and healthy blood to those eat it and makes the spirit light”.
Spelt is an excellent source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It is particularly rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and niacin (vitamin B3) as well as micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin E.
Pastificio Carleschi's Spelt Fusilli are made with stoneground wholegrain spelt so that none of the amazing nutritional and health benefits of this grain are lost in the milling process. Not to degenerate any of the vitamins, they produce and dry their pasta at low temperature.
Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.
Cooking Time
8 minutes, al dente.
Pastificio Carleschi produce pasta from British-grown ancient grains.
ORGANIC SPELT WHOLEGRAIN MEZZI RIGATONI, 400G, PLASTIC-FREE.
Spelt (T. aestivum subsp. spelta). Spelt, a hulled wheat, has less gluten than bread wheat and a rich nutty flavor. The earliest evidence of spelt is from 6000 BCE in the Caucasus region and southeastern Europe. Eight hundred years ago, Hildegard de Bingen, a German mystic-botanist-artist, praised spelt’s qualities: “Spelt is the best of grains. It is rich, nourishing and milder than other grain. it produces a strong body and healthy blood to those eat it and makes the spirit light”.
Spelt is an excellent source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It is particularly rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and niacin (vitamin B3) as well as micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin E.
Pastificio Carleschi's Spelt Fusilli are made with stoneground wholegrain spelt so that none of the amazing nutritional and health benefits of this grain are lost in the milling process. Not to degenerate any of the vitamins, they produce and dry their pasta at low temperature.
Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.
Cooking Time
8 minutes, al dente.
This pasta is the result of collaboration with Hodmedod’s in Suffolk, who work with British farmers to grow grains and pulses in ways that respect soil, people and place. Together they’ve combined stone-ground spelt with their nutty fava beans to create a pasta that is both nourishing and full of character.
A pasta that tastes good, feels good, and does good for the land it comes from.
INGREDIENTS: Organic Stoneground SPELT (WHEAT)(70%), Fava bean flour (30%), water.
(100% UK Agriculture)
ALLERGY INFO: Contains GLUTEN, not suitable for coeliacs.
*Comes in plastic free packaging – fully compostable bags certified for both industrial and home composting environments, as well as for marine biodegradation.
With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt.
Carlin peas are great in soups, stews, curries and salad, pairing well with roast vegetables.
Soak overnight - or quick-soak by placing in boiling water, taking it off the heat and leaving for one hour.
After soaking , rinse, place in a pan with plenty of water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.
Adding baking powder when soaking will result in softer cooked peas. Cooked peas can be used immediately or frozen.
Split Yellow Peas are one of the most used pulses in British cooking, with a satisfying flavour and smooth texture, they add body and depth to soups, stews, dhals and dips. Split peas don't need soaking and cook down to a very soft consistency.
To cook simply cover the peas with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Pre-soaking speeds up cooking but isn't essential. The peas will get softer and softer as they cook.
Ingredients: yellow peas
Carlin Peas (Black Badger Beans), also known as Black or Grey Peas, are cooked and ready to use. Carlin Peas are popularly served as Parched Peas in Lancashire, simply boiled up and eaten with vinegar and salt. With their firm texture and delicious nutty flavour, Carlin Peas make an excellent British substitute for chickpeas.
Drain and rinse thoroughly. The peas are ready to use, hot or cold. Add to stews, curries, salads or use to make hummus. To heat, add to cooked dish and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Ingredients: carlin peas, water
ALLERGY INFORMATION
No Allergens
Delicate quinoa is tasty, nutritious, versatile and easy to cook. This quinoa provides a great British-grown alternative to cous cous or rice, can be added when baking bread or cakes, and makes a superb breakfast porridge too.
Rinse, cover with 1 and a half to 2 parts water or stock for each 1 part quinoa, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add more water if necessary. The grains will swell to 3 to 4 times their original size and become translucent.
Organic Fairtrade Brown Basmati Rice, 500g
White Basmati Rice* * = Certified Organic Ingredients.
Now in 100% plastic-free paper bags that can be easily recycled, Biona Organic White Basmati Rice is made from only the finest grains. Wonderfully fluffy and light, this long grain rice is naturally aromatic and delicious. Serve with fragrant curries, stir-fries, salads and pilafs.
Biona's Wild Rice Mix combines Italian red rice, long grain and wild rice for a colourful twist on traditional brown rice. With a deep nutty flavour our rice is perfect served alongside a variety of dishes including curries, stews and stir-frys.
Now available in 100% plastic-free paper bags that can be easily recycled! Good for you and great for the planet!
Long Grain Brown Rice* (66%), Red Rice* (28%), Wild Rice*(6%) * = Certified Organic Ingredients
Organic White Basmati Rice, 500g
Fava beans cooked with mild and aromatic spices
This organic canned Vaal Dhal is inspired by the cuisine of Gujarat in northern India. British-grown fava beans are cooked with a blend of mild and aromatic spices. Needing just a little heat and a good stir this dhal is ready to eat as a satisfying side dish or can be cooked with other ingredients to create a more substantial curry. Try adding water or stock for a curry soup.
Dhal naturally separates in the can. Carefully empty entire contents into saucepan and stir well. Heat gently for 4-5 minutes while stirring. For best flavour do not boil or overcook. Do not reheat.
Ingredients: fava beans (broad beans) (45%), water**, tomato puree, rapeseed oil, rice flour, sugar, salt**, herbs and spices (cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, caraway seeds, chilli powder, coriander leaf, MUSTARD* seeds)
*Allergen
**non-organic ingredients