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No ingredient list published on the page; genuinely single-ingredient. It is Santorini Fava PDO (yellow split peas / Lathyrus, 'fava'), sun-dried and aged, described on the page as having a light yellow colour, velvety texture and earthy, slightly sweet taste.
No ingredient list published on the page; genuinely single-ingredient. It is monovarietal Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil from Santorini, stated on the page as 'obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means'.
Owned by: Union of Santorini Cooperatives (SantoWines) member-owned cooperative founded 1947
Ethical Info
✓ PDO Santorini Fava; SantoWines, the island growers' cooperative union, is the reference guaranteed-standard producer; the crop (Lathyrus clymenum) has been grown on Santorini's volcanic soil for over 3,500 years
Why we rate it
Traceable / single-origin
PDO Santorini Fava; SantoWines, the island growers' cooperative union, is the reference guaranteed-standard producer; the crop (Lathyrus clymenum) has been grown on Santorini's volcanic soil for over 3,500 years
Worth checking
Despite the name it is a split pea (Lathyrus), not a broad bean; flagship line conventional not organic
No SantoWines is not certified organic. Santorini Fava is PDO-registered (non-organic mark), not organic. SantoWines holds organic certification only for a small wine vineyard, not for the fava/split peas.
Is SantoWines organic?
SantoWines is not certified organic.
Where are SantoWines's split peas grown?
SantoWines's split peas are single-origin from Santorini, Cyclades (PDO Lathyrus clymenum, volcanic soil).
Is SantoWines a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. SantoWines is whole, single-ingredient dried split peas with nothing added.
Are SantoWines's split peas traceable?
Yes. SantoWines publishes where its split peas are grown.
Is SantoWines pre-harvest desiccated with glyphosate?
Santorini Fava is PDO-registered (non-organic mark), not organic. SantoWines holds organic certification only for a small wine vineyard, not for the fava/split peas.
Where can I buy SantoWines and how much?
Ships to Greece; EU; US via importers.
Is SantoWines worth it?
SantoWines is one of the genuinely glyphosate-conscious, traceable split peas options, which is the main reason to choose it over commodity pulses.
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