Posts filed under Foods

Candy

There's something for everyone, from Turkish Delight to Humbugs or Jelly Beans and Licorice Allsorts. We carry Organic and Vegan candies as well (and Vegan Marshmallows). With all that, what's our top seller? Ju-jubes!

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Companies

DANDIES
GIN GINS
GOODY GOOD STUFF
HALVA
LES BONBONS RICHARD
PANDA LICORICE
SMART SWEETS
SPRY
SURF SWEETS

 

 

 

Bulk Packaged Items...

Double Salted Licorice
Gummy Bears & Berries (Fruit Juice & Cane Sweetened) 
Humbugs
Jelly Beans
Licorice Allsorts
Turkish Delight
Vegan Gummies
Vegan Marshmallow's
Xylitol Gum & Candies

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged treats.

Chocolate

Here at Foodstuffs we are passionate about many things, including great quality chocolate. We have you covered, whatever you're craving! Raw, Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free? We've got it. Just a little or maybe a lot? We can do that too. Oh, and it's all delicious.

If you're looking for chocolate chips, wafers, baking chocolate or cocoa powder see the Baking Ingredients section too!

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Companies

BROOKLYN BORN CHOCOLATE
COCOA CAMINO DWARF STARS
ECOIDEAS
ENJOY LIFE GALERIE AU CHOCOLAT
GIDDY YO YO JUSTIN’S LILY’S PACARI RITTER SPORT THEO
VIVANI
ZIMT

Bulk Packaged Items Include...

CHOCOLATE ALMONDS - DARK OR MILK
DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMELS WITH SEA SALT
DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED DATES
MILK CHOCOLATE PRETZELS
DARK CHOCOLATE WALNUTS

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Giddy Yo Yo
Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged treats.

Bars

Need a quick snack on the go? Grab a bar! We've got seed bars with nuts and brown rice syrup or agave, protein bars, oat & seed bars, and more. 

National brands of energy and snack bars are often just full of sugar and soy. We search out energy and snack bars that are full of nutrition!

Companies


CIRCLE OF LIFE
ENJOY LIFE
MADE GOOD
NUGO
JULIAN BAKERY
PUREFIT
SWEETSEEDS
THE BETTER BROWNIE
VEGA

Products

Crunchy Seed Bars
Fruit & Nut Bars
Fruit Brownies (100% fruit)
Oatmeal Bar
Protein Bars (Soy, Rice, Vega Proteins)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged treats.

Dried & Glazed Fruits

We have a great selection of Dried Fruits that are conventional or organic including some exotic fruits too. Apricots, blueberries, cranberries, raisins of all kinds! If you are looking for it, we have it. Our Solar Gold line of fruits are naturally dried with no sulphur and are delicious snacks. For baking, snacking or cooking, dried fruits are a perfect choice - they keep well so you can always have lots on hand!

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Companies

AURORA
GIDDY YO YO
INARI (ORGANIC)
PARNOOSH (DATES & NUTS)
SILVER LEAF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulk & Packaged Items Include...

Apricots (Organic & Conventional)
Cherries
Coconut (Chips, Unsulphured Organic, Conventional)
Cranberries (Organic & Apple Juice Sweetened or Conventional)
Currants
Ginger
Large Variety of Glazed Fruits
Mango (Organic)
Prunes
Raisins (Thompson's, Sultana's, Golden in Organic & Conventional)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged treats.

Nuts & Seeds

This is one of our most-visited departments – over-flowing with fresh nuts from far-flung places like Spain, Turkey, California, Texas, Georgia, Bolivia, Peru… Organic or conventional, go nuts!

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Bulk & Packaged Items Include...

Almonds (Organic Spanish Almonds, Ground, Sliced, Slivered, Natural)
Caraway Seeds
Cashews (Raw, Organic Raw, Roasted Not Salted, Roasted & Salted
Hazelnuts (also known as Filberts) (Whole Skinned, Ground)
Mixed Nuts with No Peanuts (Roasted Not Salted, Roasted & Salted)
Peanuts (Organic Roasted Not Salted, Conventional Roasted Not Salted, Roasted & Salted, Raw)
Pine Nuts (European, Chinese) (Refrigerated)
Pistachio's (Roasted & Salted, Raw)
Poppy Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds (European & Chinese, both Organic)
Sesame Seeds (Organic Brown, Organic & Conventional White, Black)
Sunflower Seeds (Organic Raw, Conventional Raw, Roasted Not Salted, Roasted & Salted)
Walnuts (Halves & Pieces, Nuggets, Organic)

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Why We Love Walnuts…
Why We Love Walnuts…

The joy of walnuts is thought to have originated in Persia, spreading eastward and westward from there during the Stone Age...

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged treats.

Crackers

Crackers are an essential element to any dip bowl, cheese plate or party platter.

This category tends to expand during the holiday season but we have good selection of gluten-free crackers and some wheat crackers any time.

Come see what we have today!

Companies

CRUNCH MASTER
GLUTINO
INARI
STREIT'S
SUZIE'S
WALKERS
WANT WANT

Products

Gluten Free Crackers
Oatcakes
Rice Cakes
Rice Crackers

 

 

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged baked.

Cookies

Who doesn't love a cookie? We carry our faves and hopefully yours too! Locally made Lovely Bites are made fresh each week and include options that are free of gluten and/or wheat and are organic and use as little refined sugar as possible. Plus, they're made with love.

Shady Maple Farms makes their version of Dutch stroop waffles from Canadian maple syrup and honey. Delish warmed over a hot cup of tea! Seasonally we have a lot of Walker's shortbreads in so many shapes and cute tins!

Our gluten free cookies include Pamela's, Tutti Gourmet's Biscotti, Go Go Quinoa and others. Come grab a treat, put the kettle on and put your feet up!

Companies 

FREEYUMM
GO GO QUINOA
KINNIKINNICK
LOVELY BITES (LOCAL, ORGANIC, EITHER MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN OR WHEAT)
PAMELA'S
SCHAR
TUTTI GOURMET
WALKER'S (SEASONAL)

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GoGo Quinoa
Lovely Bites Bakery

They use organic and fair trade product as much as possible and they are delivered in store weekly!

Creations are made without wheat/gluten, some are vegan and all are made with Love!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged baked.

Baking Ingredients

If you like to bake and are looking for those hard to find baking ingredients, we have them! Whether it's for gluten-free or conventional baking we have all the little bits and bobs that are needed. So many varieties of chocolate chips, wafers, cocoa powder (premium, organic and raw). baking soda and powder (aluminum-free), gelatine (conventional and organic), meringue powder, cookie crumbs (graham or chocolate), gluten-free graham pie crusts, egg replacer, citric acid, xanthum gum, you name it, most likely we've got it! 

And if you need a tablespoonful just to try a recipe, we can do that. Just ask!

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Bulk & Packaged Items Include...

Baking Soda & Baking Powder (Aluminum Free) 
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Powder
Chocolate Chips (Organic, Fair Trade, Conventional, Milk, Semi-Sweet, Dark, White Chips, Greek Yogurt Chips, Carob Chips)
Chocolate Wafers (Mercken's)
Cocoa Powder (Raw, Organic & Fair Trade, Dutch Conventional)
Corn Starch (Organic & Conventional)
Dandie's Vegan Marshmallow's
Enjoy Life Mini Chipits (Free of all major allergens) & Krisda Chipits (Stevia Sweetened)
Extracts (Several types of Vanilla including Organic & Fair Trade, Peppermint, Lemon, Natural Almond and more)
Fleischmann's Baking Yeast
Graham & Oreo Cookie Crumbs
Lorann Oils & Flavourings
Meringue Powder
Pomona's Pectin
Sprinkles (Chocolate, Non Pareil, Sugar, Sticks)
Tapioca
Unflavoured Gelatin Powder

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged baked.

Sugars & Sweeteners

Ah, sugar. The most often partner of love/hate relationships. But it is perfect for making those muffin tops crisp, or making that cake have that perfect delicate texture. And there'd be no icing without it! We carry conventional and organic sugars as well as "new" sugars like coconut sugar in bulk so you can try a little or get a lot. 

Our selection of sweeteners includes Xylitol, Stevia and Erythritol. We have a One to One Stevia that can be used in baking (or in your tea and coffee) or liquid and concentrate forms. Xylitol comes in granules like white sugar. Try some!

Come check out our sweet selection.

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Bulk & Packaged Items Include...

Coconut Sugar
Demerara Sugar
Erythritol
Golden Yellow & Dark Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar (Organic & Conventional)
Lacuma Powder
Palm Sugar
Shady Maple Farms (Organic Maple Sugar)
Stevia (Liquid or Powder)
Sucanat (Cane) Sugar (Organic)
Swerve
Turbinado Sugar
Wholesome Sweeteners (Organic & Fair Trade Icing Sugar)
Xylitol

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Sugar Sugar
Sugar Sugar

Sugar cane and sugar beet plants provide us with much of the sugar lining our shelves...

Wondering About Xylitol?
Wondering About Xylitol?

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that has been known since the late 1800s and has been produced commercially since war-time sugar shortages...

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged baking.

Flours

The beginning of almost certainly everything delicious, flour. There are so many varieties - gluten free, wheat free, organic, conventional, bread flour, soft (pastry) flour, whole wheat, all purpose, it seems to never end! If you are looking for it, we most likely have it. Come in and start a love affair with baking.

We strive to take every reasonable precaution to avoid cross contamination but this is a bulk food establishment so we cannot guarantee foods haven't come into contact with specific allergens. We do offer manufacturers' certified options for many of our bulk products

Bulk Packaged Items Include...

All Purpose Flour (Bleached, Unbleached, Gluten Free Bob's Red Mill brand, Organic)
Arrowroot Starch
Barley Flour
Bread Flour (Stone Ground Whole Wheat, Stone Ground Fife Flour, White Flour, Bread Machine Flours [have Gluten added], Organic and Conventional, Sprouted)
Chick Pea Flour
Garfava Flour (Bob's Red Mill brand)
Kamut Flour (Organic)
Oat Flour (Only Oats brand or Bulk packaged)
Potato Starch & Flour
Quinoa Flour (Organic)
Soft (Pastry) Flour (Stone Ground Whole Wheat, White Flour, Gluten Free Bob's Red Mill brand, Organic and Conventional)
Sorghum Flour
Spelt Flour (Organic or Sprouted)

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WTF? - Why This Flour?
WTF? - Why This Flour?

The differences between the many flours is an often-asked question. So here’s a short flour primer for those with inquiring minds…

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Chantal Garneau and filed under Foods and tagged baking.