Merchant Gourmet

The quinoa craze is in full-swing. We take a closer look at why this Aztec seed is such a supreme superfood, and why the people love it.

Freekeh is a wonderfully nutty, toasted Middle Eastern grain.

Bulgur wheat is one of the world’s oldest harvested foods.

Black barley (Hodeum Vulgare) is a variety of barley also know as purple hull-less barley.

Wheatberries are the unprocessed, golden grains from the wheat plant.

Amaranth is an ancient, nutrient-packed grain that has been cultivated for 8,000 years.

We source our Puy lentils from the region of Le Puy-en-Velay in the South of France. The area is formed […]

Beluga lentils are a type of small, black lentil, which get their name from their resemblance to Beluga caviar.

When it comes to flavour, these delicious lentils have a delicate, peppery taste with a subtle nuttiness and a firm texture.

Chia seeds are small, oval and nutrient-packed. They can be eaten raw or soaked.

Adzuki beans are are tiny, reddish-brown beans with a sweet, nutty flavour.

Giant couscous is twice the size of the more common, semolina-based couscous, with a toasted, nutty flavour.

Porcini mushrooms – also known as ceps – are wild mushrooms which are some of the finest edible funghi in the world.