Naturally Genius Five Seed Loaf

Crafted with Megan McKenna

Co-created with Megan McKenna, our naturally delicious Five Seed Loaf has a soft centre, satisfying crunch and a deep, rich flavour. Packed with scrumptious Poppy Seeds, Brown Linseed and Golden Linseed, topped with crunchy Millet and Sunflower Seeds.

Full of crunch and natural goodness, it's the perfect base for a flavour-packed sandwich.
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What's in it?

Water, Starches (Maize, Tapioca, Potato), Rice Flour, Mixed Seeds (8%) (Sunflower, Millet, Brown Linseed, Golden Linseed, Poppy), Vegetable Fibres (Bamboo, Linseed, Chickpea, Maize), Rapeseed Oil, Rice Protein, Psyllium Husk Powder, Yeast, Stabiliser (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose*), Sugar, Apple Extract, Salt, Fermented Maize Starch, Apple Cider Vinegar. *Derived from Plant Material.

May contain Egg. Not suitable for those with an Egg allergy.

 

Why It’s Genius
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Bamboo fibre
What is it? Bamboo isn’t just for pandas. We use the edible, vegetable parts of the bamboo and turn them into a fine powder.
What's it doing in my bread? Bamboo is brilliant at absorbing and holding water – ensuring our bread doesn’t dry out and so stays fresher longer. As a natural fibre, this part of the bamboo is good for digestion and gut health too.
Fermented Maize Starch
What is it? A powder made from by-products of fermenting maize (sometimes known as corn).
What's it doing in my bread? This naturally controls the acidity of our bread which helps stop yeasts and mould from growing. Basically, it helps our bread stay fresher for longer, reducing the need for artificial preservatives or additives in our bread.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
What is it? A special ingredient extracted from the bark of birch trees that’s totally safe to eat.
What's it doing in my bread? It’s essential to creating the lovely bubbly structure that makes our bread soft & delicious without having to rely on gluten.
Linseed
What is it? Linseed is another name for flaxseed. These are the little brown seeds you can spot dotted about in our bread.
What's it doing in my bread? We've added some linseed to provide some lovely crunch to our loaves. They're also great for improving your digestion, lowering cholesterol and reducing sugar cravings.
Millet seed
What is it? Millet is a small-grained cereal that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Baked into our bread they provide a tasty and nutritious crunch!
What's it doing in my bread? Millet is considered to be an excellent alternative to wheat thanks to its nutritional properties. It is a rich source of calcium and adds protein and amino acids to our bread as well as the fibre, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats found in most seeds.
Psyllium Husk Powder
What is it? It’s the seed husk of a small, herbaceous plant grown in India and it’s been used for thousands of years to aid digestion. It’s totally natural and collected by ‘winnowing’ the harvested seeds, a method of separating the husk from the seed by rolling it in a stream of air. It’s got a slightly odd name but it’s a really important ingredient in making gluten-free bread.
What's it doing in my bread? A few different things. Psyllium has an incredible water retaining ability which helps our bread stay moist and fresh and holds everything together during baking. It becomes stretchy when water is added, mimicking the elasticity of gluten without any of the nasty side effects. (If you’ve ever made traditional bread, you’ll know how stretchy the dough needs to be to make a good loaf). And the best part is it does all these things AND it’s a great source of dietary fibre.
Rice Flour
What is it? Rice flour is made by grinding raw rice all the way down into a superfine powder. It's much gentler on the stomach than gluten containing flours.
What's it doing in my bread? Rice flour works towards creating a lovely soft texture and also gives a slow, steady release of carbohydrates.
Tapioca Starch
What is it? Tapioca is a starch and a staple foodstuff in some countries. It comes from the cassava root which hails from Brazil.
What's it doing in my bread? Tapioca works well as an addition to heavier flours - it lightens the result (so you get a fluffy loaf!) and also contributes to the binding properties that we need for successful gluten-free baking.
Vegetable Oil (rapeseed oil)
What is it? Rapeseed oil is a natural vegetable oil with a mild flavour - which is why it's often found in breads as well as lots of recipes for cakes, pastries and margarine.
What's it doing in my bread? Rapeseed oil makes a brilliant addition to any bread as it is both low in saturated fat (something we should all try and cut down on) and rich in vitamin E (a natural anti-oxidant we can always use more of). It acts as a humectant, which keeps our products fresher for longer.
Yeast
What is it? Yeast is actually the name for little microorganisms which are technically classified as members of the fungus family - but don't let that put you off! Yeast is used in all leavened breadmaking and has been for as long as there's been bread.
What's it doing in my bread? Letting dough 'rest' is a hugely important part of the breadmaking process. This is when the yeast gets to work, converting sugar into carbon dioxide which bubbles through the mixture helping the bread to rise. The yeast is then burnt off in the heat of the oven and we're left with a wonderful, fluffy loaf. As a natural source of B vitamins, it also aids digestion and your metabolism, supports the nervous system and keeps the skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver healthy.
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