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Coconut Sugar is harvested from the sap of the flower buds of the coconut palm. It has a deep caramel flavour that is suited to most baking and cooking. Unlike cane sugar, coconut sugar retains a large amount of nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium and potassium as well as a fibre called inulin which is thought to slow glucose absorption. This makes it a great natural alternative to cane sugar.

Here are five coconut sugar recipes to inspire you…

FIVE WAYS TO USE COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil has many nutritional benefits. It is packed with unique fatty acids that have profound positive effects on our health. Coconut oil can help stimulate brain function, lower cholesterol and regulate our metabolic rate amongst other things!

Coconut oil is also a super versatile ingredient: it works well in a variety of dishes and can also be used for cosmetic purposes! It really is a super food! Here are some of our favourite ways to use it…

FLOUR GUIDE

We stock a huge variety of different flours, made from grains, nuts and seeds! We have had lots of people ask us which flour is the best to use in certain recipes. So we have created this helpful guide to help you pick the right flour for you!

10 FREE-FROM DESSERTS

Delight your guests, friends and family with one of these free-from desserts. If there is a particular diet you need to accommodate, whether long-term or just for a one-off visitor, there is sure to be something to indulge everyone’s tastebuds here!

THE GREAT GLUTEN-FREE BAKE OFF

We thought we would share some of our favourite gluten-free bakes!

Don’t forget to check out our extensive gluten-free range of ingredients on our website for all your baking needs!

GLUTEN-FREE DINNER INSPIRATION

Cutting out gluten can seem daunting. But luckily for you, we have some delicious recipes up our sleeve to share! We stock a wide range of gluten-free pasta and noodles as well as a huge range of gluten-free grains and flours. Here is a delectable array of gluten-free recipes to inspire you!

GLUTEN-FREE CAKES

There are lots of different alternatives that you can use instead of wheat flour. Ground almonds produce a moist, dense crumb – well suited for cakes like the Italian Lemon Cake. Alternatively, you can create your own gluten-free flour blend using brown rice flour, tapioca starch and potato starch.

Don’t forget, we have a great gluten-free range of products – including pre-made gluten-free flour blends!

Here are some of our favourite gluten-free cake recipes!

GUIDE TO BAKING AIDS

Baking agents are a baker’s best friend. These special ingredients come in different forms and can transform your bread, cakes or other bakes.

We stock a huge variety, but often get asked how to use them! So here is our handy guide on our most popular baking agents!

GUIDE TO CULINARY ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are at the heart of most flavourings; they are the active ingredient within the plant that contains the natural chemicals responsible for the flavour. Essential oils are simply the extracted oil, and are a natural way to flavour any recipe.

These oils are very concentrated! One or two drops are all that is required for most recipes.

See our range of culinary essential oils here.

GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS BAKING

Christmas baking can really help you get into the festive spirit. If you have been diagnosed with a gluten-intolerance then it can feel a bit soul-destroying thinking of all the things you cannot have. But rejoice! There are so many wonderful alternatives around – we have whipped up some wonderful gluten-free festive bakes to demonstrate that you can absolutely have your cake and eat it too. Enjoy!