Kokova Magazine

Most of us are used to a sprinkling of garden cress on top of our egg mayonnaise roll or the familiar Chinese bean sprouts, but what about all the other baby sprouts available; alfalfa, broccoli, radish, lentil, sunflower, chickpea, snowpea, aduki bean… the list goes on and on.

Sprouts make superb fresh vegetables; ideal for salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, pâtés, houmous, dips, soups, casseroles and ethnic dishes, adding great flavour, texture and colour.

They are also an excellent food for vegetarians, vegans and those on a gluten free diet.

Based in rural Herefordshire, Aconbury Sprouts have been growing the very best sprouted seeds and pulses since 1985 and are passionate about organic nutritious food.

They take organically grown seeds, packed with nature's goodness, and adding nothing but pure water and fresh air they germinate them, releasing amazing flavours and health-giving properties.

For full information visit the website: www.aconbury.co.uk

Powerful Wheatgrass

Aconbury Sprouts also grow fresh organic grasses for juicing. These green superfoods have powerful anti-oxidant properties as well as being rich in minerals, enzymes and vitamins.

A shot of wheatgrass juice is like a single complete supplement. It is a source of B vitamins, including vitamin B12, folic acid, and also vitamins A, C, and E. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and selenium.

Wheatgrass juice has so many properties that it needs to be taken seriously in today's world - full of stress, toxins and poor eating habits. The benefits of drinking wheatgrass can be seen in many ways - including increased vitality, well-being and energy levels. Wheatgrass juice is also available in handy frozen cubes to save you the trouble of juicing it yourself.

Grow Your Own

In addition to fresh products Aconbury Sprouts supply everything you need to grow and process your own sprouts, as well as recipe leaflets and books.

Discover the fun of transforming grains, beans, lentils and other legumes into fresh sprouts and shoots. It's not difficult and it's very satisfying. It's also the best possible contribution to your diet.

Named after Aconbury Hill in Herefordshire where it all began and now based at the mouth of the Golden Valley, Aconbury Sprouts are BRC accredited and Soil Association certified.

In 2006 they won the award for the best new fruit and vegetable product at Food and Drink Expo with their Sango Radish sprouts.

In 2009 they won again at the International Food Exhibition with their Golden Snow Pea Shoots. Aconbury Sprouts' chilled products are distributed nationally.

Available at Waitrose, Holland & Barrett, independent organic/health food shops and many other outlets.

They are also available via mail order from www.goodnessdirect.co.uk or by ringing Goodness Direct on 0871 871 6611.

The non-chilled products are available by direct mail-order from www.aconbury.co.uk
Tel:01981 241336