• Latex Gloves

    Checking out Firstlight in Sri Lanka. Awaiting replies from Essential, Traidcraft and Dipped Products PLC, Sri Lanka Traidcraft confirmed gloves are vegan Here are extracts from nih.gov J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1999 Jul;104(1):177-80. Cow's milk casein,… more »

  • Zinc

    Below are some extracts from the national Institute of Health (USA), Please use the link to see the full text and foot-notes. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/zinc.html Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to… more »

  • Yeast Extract

    The best yeast extract is undoubtedly the Essential own brand Organic, they also produce a non organic version I imagine as it is cheaper; I see no other retail reason. Essentials yeast extract is especially made from a unique production that is… more »

  • Miso

    This is the rare thing I don't buy from Essential and so is a separate order. I buy from Source Foods company in Cwm, Wales. Paul has been making miso for decades and has a variety that is all British in that the beans are field beans from Kent and the… more »

  • Collecting your Order

    Collection should be made by 7pm on the Monday delivery date, unless you have made specific arrangements with Michal or me. The address is Glynn House, Higher Kelly, Calstock unless you are notified otherwise more »

  • Sentient Being

    brainyquote.com Sentient Having a faculty, or faculties, of sensation and perception. Specif. (Physiol.), especially sensitive; as, the sentient extremities of nerves, which terminate in the various organs or tissues. One who has the faculty of… more »

  • Why Vegan

    Vegan usually denotes either someone who doesn't eat, or food that doesn't contain, any animal products. Vegans who have an ethical rather than health reason also minimise the use of all animals and their by-products Avoiding the obvious use of fur,… more »

  • Bio-D

    Unlike Ecover, Bio-D do not test on any creatures, no matter how small. They told me they are a smaller company, UK based and are not big exporters and as such, they are not required to have such testing. They also use a set 5 years cut off, Five Year… more »

  • Intro

    Hi! you cannot order online. If you would like to order wholefoods and live in or near Calstock please contact me and provide your local telephone number and I will call you. Update: Here is a list of products previously bought. The prices will no doubt… more »