At Nairn’s, we know a thing or two about oats – we’ve been baking with them since 1896 when John and Sarah Nairn first opened their bakery in Strathaven, Lanarkshire. Since then, our range and team has grown. In the two Edinburgh bakeries we have a devoted team, sometimes spanning generations of local families, all proud and careful guardians of our recipes, mixing techniques and our ever-growing range.
The best things in life stand the test of time and the humble oatcake must surely be one of them. Scots have been stashing their oatcakes in sporrans and schoolbags for centuries, and today they are as popular as ever as more people choose to eat minimally processed food, packed with simple, natural goodness. Our aim is the same now as it has always been – to make TASTY, WHOLESOME FOOD that is as simple and NATURAL as possible using the best ingredients we can.
Thanks to our trusted relationships with farmers and millers in the Scottish Borders, the Nairn’s range is made with only the FINEST WHOLEGRAIN OATS nature can provide – they’re the number one ingredient in everything we make. So, from breakfast to midnight feasts, you know you’re adding WHOLESOME HIGH FIBRE, PLANT PROTEIN, VITAMINS, MINERALS and ANTIOXIDANTS to your diet. Not to mention cholesterol-busting BETA-GLUCANS.
If there’s one thing the Scottish climate is perfect for its growing oats. Our cool conditions and early summer rainfall are just the thing for plumping out the kernels and slowly ripening the grains. Generations of farmers across the Scottish Borders have been proudly growing oats for centuries and it is here that we source the majority of our finest quality oats.
Our Nairn’s oatcakes are made in Edinburgh, where they’ve been made for over 80 years. The way we mix our dough remains a closely guarded secret unchanged for decades.
A little reminder perhaps that eating oats is good for you. The oats in our gluten free range come from specialist British farms. These farms grow oats completely separately and go to extraordinary lengths to avoid wheat or barley slipping into the mix, either in the field, or from equipment. From seed to plate we do everything we can to make our GLUTEN FREE range as safe as can be for anyone following a GLUTEN FREE diet! It’s good to know that all Nairn’s oatcakes, biscuits, flatbreads and crackers are made with simple, natural and wholesome ingredients just brought together in creative ways for you to enjoy. Why not browse the range to find out more about your favourite products or discover some new ones.
We’re proud to say 100% of the palm oil we use is certified by RSPO (The Roundtable on SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL). They are responsible for completing strict audits and checks to make sure producers comply with sustainability criteria and particularly that orangutans and other wildlife are not threatened. This includes measures to protect soil fertility, waste disposal, water management, support of local communities and making sure that new plantations have not replaced primary forest or high conservation grade areas. We only buy from a segregated supply chain for Nairn’s branded products so that we can be confident about the origins of our ingredients and our supply of sustainable palm oil products. This shows conscious shoppers which manufacturers are committed to using only sustainably sourced palm oil in their branded products.
Today Nairn’s are the largest producer of oatcakes in the UK, one of the UK’s leading and most trusted gluten free brands and our range is exported to over 30 countries including South Africa under the HealthSmart Brand. Whether your favourite is a super seeded or a stem ginger biscuit you won’t have to go far to find a fellow fan.
This all means that you can enjoy Nairn’s products with the confidence that our ingredients are sustainable and produced without causing harm to the environment.
Our Nairn’s Range is available in the following outlets in South Africa Dis-Chem, Food Lover’s Market, Wellness Warehouse, Clicks, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Takealot, Faithful to Nature, selected Spars and selected health stores.
Contact number: 021 705 5883
Website: www.health-connection.co.za
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