Lovegrass Ethiopia Brown Teff Grain / White Teff Grain sustainability rating

Lovegrass Ethiopia

Lovegrass Ethiopia Brown Teff Grain / White Teff Grain sells mostly natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

44 / 5Eco rating · Mostly natural

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4/5

90%natural

78%plant-based

9products analysed

Animal ingredients found: honey, egg (free range egg white powder)

9 products analysed from thelovegrass.com

Product	Ingredients	Flags	Natural	Score
Brown Teff Grain	Single ingredient: 100% wholegrain brown teff.	100% plant, no additives	100%	5
White Teff Grain	Single ingredient: 100% wholegrain white teff.	100% plant, no additives	100%	5
Brown Teff Flour	Single ingredient: 100% wholegrain brown teff, milled to flour.	100% plant, no additives	100%	5
White Teff Flour	Single ingredient: 100% wholegrain white teff, milled to flour.	100% plant, no additives	100%	5
Crispy Teff Flakes	Made with wholegrain teff and a touch of gently pressed sugar cane juice. (No separate ingredient panel published on page; components stated in product description.)	gently pressed sugar cane juice (added sugar)	70%	3
Teff Cocoa Rings 350g	Made with wholegrain teff, cocoa powder, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a touch of gently pressed sugar cane juice. (No separate ingredient panel published on page; components stated in product description.)	gently pressed sugar cane juice (added sugar)	88%	3
Wholegrain Ancient Grain Honey Hoops 350g	Made with wholegrain teff, sorghum and a touch of Ethiopian honey. (No separate ingredient panel published on page; components stated in product description.)	Animal: honey	100%	4
Teff Pancake & Waffle Mix	Teff flour, organic coconut sugar, free range egg white powder & gluten free baking powder.	Animal: egg (free range egg white powder) gluten free baking powder (raising agent)	92%	3
Teff Puffs Hot & Spicy	Teff flour, corn flour, sunflower oil, unrefined cane sugar, spice mix (chilli, garlic, cumin, basil, coriander, salt, ginger, cardamom, thyme, fenugreek)	sunflower oil, unrefined cane sugar (added sugar)	60%	2

About Lovegrass Ethiopia

Grown In: Ethiopia (smallholder farmers)

From: Ethiopia

✓ Rare genuinely Ethiopian-GROWN single-ingredient teff grain (brown & white); founder Yonas Alemu built a direct supply chain paying Ethiopian smallholders a fair price, notable given Ethiopia's raw-grain export restrictions.

Why we rate it

Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Single origin
Rare genuinely Ethiopian-GROWN single-ingredient teff grain (brown & white); founder Yonas Alemu built a direct supply chain paying Ethiopian smallholders a fair price, notable given Ethiopia's raw-grain export restrictions.

Worth checking

Not certified organic (traditional smallholder-grown, non-GMO); direct-trade rather than certified Fair Trade; UK distribution.
Not certified organic

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Ethiopia (smallholder farmers)

UK, Europe

Questions

Is Lovegrass Ethiopia organic?

No Lovegrass Ethiopia is not third-party certified organic.

Is Lovegrass Ethiopia a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Lovegrass Ethiopia is a whole, single-ingredient grains with nothing added.

Where is Lovegrass Ethiopia from?

Lovegrass Ethiopia is single-origin from Ethiopia (smallholder farmers).

Is Lovegrass Ethiopia traceable and ethical?

Lovegrass Ethiopia publishes its sourcing.

Is Lovegrass Ethiopia organic, whole-grain and traceable to the farm?

Rare genuinely Ethiopian-GROWN single-ingredient teff grain (brown & white); founder Yonas Alemu built a direct supply chain paying Ethiopian smallholders a fair price, notable given Ethiopia's raw-grain export restrictions.

What certifications does Lovegrass Ethiopia hold?

Non-GMO; direct-trade with Ethiopian smallholder farmers

Where can I buy Lovegrass Ethiopia and how much?

From £3.99. Ships to UK, Europe.

Is Lovegrass Ethiopia worth it?

Lovegrass Ethiopia is one of the genuinely organic, traceable grains options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.