Paste the ingredients list from any packet. We flag the hidden sugars, the seed oils and the additives. And un-split the multi-sugar trick brands use to hide how much sugar is really in there.
Owned by: Independent (Zaytoun, UK Fairtrade social enterprise/CIC)
Ethical Info
✓ Palestinian farmers harvest organic wheat then flame-roast and rub off the husk to make freekeh; social enterprise reinvesting 100% of profits, working with named Palestinian farmer suppliers; Great Taste Award 2017.
Why we rate it
Organic (select lines certified)
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Single origin
Fair Trade sourced
Worth checking
Primarily UK distribution; some SKUs sold via Palestine Solidarity Campaign shop.
Where to buy
Harvested / grown in Palestine (West Bank farms)
UK, EU
Questions
Is Zaytoun organic?
Some Zaytoun products are certified organic (Soil Association); check the specific item.
Is Zaytoun a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. Zaytoun is a whole, single-ingredient grains with nothing added.
Where is Zaytoun from?
Zaytoun is single-origin from Palestine (West Bank farms).
Is Zaytoun traceable and ethical?
Zaytoun publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
Is Zaytoun organic, whole-grain and traceable to the farm?
Palestinian farmers harvest organic wheat then flame-roast and rub off the husk to make freekeh; social enterprise reinvesting 100% of profits, working with named Palestinian farmer suppliers; Great Taste Award 2017.
What certifications does Zaytoun hold?
Organic; fair trade social enterprise (CIC)
Where can I buy Zaytoun and how much?
Ships to UK, EU.
Is Zaytoun worth it?
Zaytoun is one of the genuinely organic, traceable grains options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
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