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Revered for centuries as the most famous miso in Japan and celebrated as the miso supplied to the Emperor of Japan for over one hundred years, this pure soya bean miso is a powerhouse of concentrated nutrition, with 80% more protein and 25% less salt than either long aged Brown Rice or Barley Miso. It is produced by miso craftmen of five centuries, using large seasoned cedarwood kegs to fully mature for up to 3 years. As a result, Hatcho miso is also considered the most medicinally effective. Dark and rich, this miso has a distinctive taste that can add an interesting new flavour to everyday cooking, especially soups, sauces and condiments. Miso Health Benefits: Miso is a nourishing, high energy whole food that can help maintain health and vitality. Treasured for centuries as a folk remedy for digestive ailments, various cancers, radiation sickness and several types of intestinal infections, miso’s reputation as one of nature’s most wellbeing foods is now being confirmed by modern medical science. The unique lactobacillus fermentation process by which miso is made produces significant amounts of isoflavones and increases the quantity, availability, digestibility and assimilability of nutrients while promoting a healthy pH in the digestive system. As with most live probiotic foods, the unpasteurized misos are best added to soups and other dishes just before the cooking is complete, to guarantee optimum health benefits. Miso is an amazing probiotic wholefood. - A complete protein with all the essential amino acids necessary for a balanced diet - A good source of B vitamins, calcium and iron - Wheat and dairy free - High in antioxidants, low in cholesterol - Much less sodium chloride than table salt - Strengthens the immune system Friendly bacteria: The same enzymes that help with fermentation during the making of miso can also help with digestion of a meal that includes miso, and can even destroy substances in food that cause food allergies. Miso also acts like a digestive tonic, and once established in the intestine, the acid-loving bacteria found in abundance in unpasteurised miso promote health and stamina. Beneficial bacteria found in the small intestine are also effective in fighting conditions such as constipation, yeast infections (candidiasis), and lactose intolerance. New research is also beginning to suggest that some friendly bacteria strains may combat more serious diseases such as coronary heart disease and cancer. Miso as a health protector John and Jan Belleme, who are authors of The Miso Book and have been researching miso for twenty five years, say that using miso regularly is the best health insurance you can have. Much more than a proverbial 'apple a day', a daily bowl of miso will not only keep the doctor away, it will add vitality to your life. Without a doubt, miso is a culinary treasure - the world's most medicinal everyday food. In some parts of China and Japan drinking miso soup every day is still associated with a long, healthy life. Starting the day with miso soup is said to alkalise the body and help neutralise the acidity caused by the over consumption of meat, sugar and alcohol. Miso was touted for centuries as a folk remedy for cancer, weak digestion, tobacco poisoning, low libido, and several types of intestinal infections. Recently, some scientific studies have shown that miso really is effective against atomic radiation, heavy metal poisoning, cardiovascular disease, many forms of cancer, strokes, high blood pressure, chronic pain, and food allergies. Soya isoflavones: Many of miso's reputed health properties have been associated with a group of biochemicals found in soya called isoflavones. These are compounds that have a similar shape to oestrogen and which various scientific studies have indicated may be effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. They are believed to help fight cancer as they slot into the body’s oestrogen receptor sites, thereby preventing cancerous tumours from being supplied with the hormone required for their growth. Research has also shown that fermented soya products contain much higher levels of isoflavones than raw soya beans, and in particular genistein, a plant isoflavone that is a potent anti-cancer agent. Studies have shown that the occurrence of certain types of cancer is lower in countries that have a tradition of consuming soya based foods, such as Japan, China and Singapore. - From ‘Foods To Fight Cancer’ by Professor Richard Beliveau and Dr Denis Gingras - From ‘Japanese Foods that Heal’ by John and Jan Belleme How to use: Hatcho miso's savoury, robust flavour combines well with beans, gravies, baked and simmered dishes and vegetable soups and stews. May be substituted for salt. Dilute with cooking liquid before use. Product volume - 300g

Crumbly, creamy and with a unique Clearspring taste twist, Clearspring Organic Oatcakes are simply delicious. Made to an original wheat-free, dairy-free and no-added-sugar recipe using only the finest organic ingredients, they are lovingly baked to perfection in small batches by fourth generation craft bakers in the Scottish highlands. Sea Vegetable & Black Pepper : This delicious twist on a traditional oatcake combines the spicy, slightly salty flavour of dulse sea vegetable with warming hints of black pepper and garlic. Enjoy on its own for its distinctive taste, or smooth over some dukka or hummus, sprinkled with Clearspring Sea Salad, for a more intense sea vegetable flavour. Only the best ingredients: Each oatcake is packed with the goodness of wholegrain oats and enriched with the superb taste and nutritional qualities of Clearspring’s own premium quality organic cold-pressed Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A carefully selected blend of the finest organic pinhead oats, rolled oats and oatmeal gives these oatcakes an outstanding creamy texture, whilst a hint of Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt, which is unrefined, ensures a strong savoury taste. It’s not just great taste that makes these oatcakes stand out from the rest of the market. Like all Clearspring products, these oatcakes have been produced to ensure the best possible nutritional benefits. They are vegan, dairy free, wheat free, high in dietary fibre and have been certified by the Soil Association. Clearspring Organic Oatcakes are a perfect staple and snack food, providing a good source of slow-releasing energy – at any time of the day. Clearspring Organic Oatcakes are wonderful alone, or enjoyed with delicious, healthful toppings. Try making up a mushroom pâté with shiitake or maitake, a smooth guacamole or a creamy dill dip. Cook up a batch of roasted vegetables, or simply slice up some bananas for a great mid-afternoon boost. Enjoy the simple yet distinctive taste of the finest organic Scottish oats, baked to crumbly, creamy perfection. Organic pinhead oats, rolled oats and oatmeal combine to make this the perfect oatcake alone or with any topping. Try spreading with tahini, Clearspring Fruit Spreads, hummus sprinkled with Clearspring Sea Salad, or mashed banana with chopped almonds. Available in 200g packs containing 4 individually wrapped portions of 5 oatca

100% toasted sesame seeds *.

Wholemeal ESPELTA *

Japanese dried seaweed: wakame, agar, aka tsunomata (chrondrus ocellatus).

Nori.

Dehydrated Miso (rice, soybeans, sea salt) (94%), dried tofu (soybeans, nigari) (5%), dehydrated onion (1%).

Fresh ginger (78%), rice vinegar (rice water), shiso leaves (sty), sea salt.

Tea toast sticks Kukicha * 20 sachets x 2 Gr

* Green tea leaves (100%)

WHEAT FLOUR * (97%), sea salt.

* spicy radish, Wasabi * (10%)

Presentation: 20 UNITS Units per Box: 6

* Wild Kuzu root (Pueraria lobata).