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Zaytoun Green Wheat Freekeh; Maftoul (Palestinian couscous)

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Zaytoun Green Wheat Freekeh; Maftoul 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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The smart read on Zaytoun Green Wheat Freekeh; Maftoul (Palestinian couscous)

Natural ratingMostly natural
4/5
Measured against The Throne Standard
Natural content
90.8%
of the range
Processing
1 Unprocessed / minimally processed
How we checked
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4/5
91%natural
100%plant-based
8products analysed
8 products analysed from zaytoun.uk
ProductIngredientsFlagsNaturalScore
Green Wheat Freekeh 100% Durum wheat 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Giant Couscous Maftoul Bulgar wheat, wholemeal wheat flour, salt, water. 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Za'atar Sesame, Za'atar Majorana Syriaca (28.8%), Sumac, Sea Salt, Olive Oil. 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic olives (100% cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil) 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Jericho's Finest Medjoul Dates Medjoul dates (contain fruit stones). 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Raw Almonds (Fairtrade Om Al-Fahem) Om al-Fahem almonds (100% almonds) 100% plant, no additives 100% 5
Caramelised Almonds Almonds 61%, Sugar 39% sugar 70% 3
Roasted Chilli Almonds Almonds (94%), Salt, Rice Flour, Sugar, Yeast Extract Powder, Tapioca and/or Maize Starch, Onion Powder, Spice (Cayenne), Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice Powder, Yeast Powder, Chilli Powder, Natural Flavourings, Natural Colour (Paprika). sugar, tapioca and/or maize starch, yeast extract powder, natural flavourings 56% 2

About Zaytoun

Grown In: Palestine (West Bank farms)

From: United Kingdom

  • 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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