Natures Root

Natures Root, organic superfoods with UK delivery

Natures Root is a UK-based online store that sells over 200 lines of natural and organic products. Its catalogue is organised around functional mushroom powders, herbs, superfoods, sprouting seeds, nuts, seeds and grains, plant proteins and healthy sweeteners. The company states it has been active since 2013 and offers free UK delivery on orders over £50.

Functional mushrooms and superfood powders

The functional mushroom section includes chaga, reishi, lion's mane, shiitake, maitake and cordyceps, all in powder form. The green superfoods section brings together alfalfa, aloe vera, barley grass, broccoli, chlorella — also in tablets —, kale, kelp, matcha, spirulina — also in tablets —, spinach and wheatgrass. The fruit and vegetable powders cover acai, acerola, baobab, beetroot, blueberry, kale, lucuma, maca and spinach.

Ayurvedic herbs, spices and sweeteners

Among the herbs and spices, ashwagandha, fenugreek, tribulus terrestris, triphala, ginkgo biloba, cat's claw, fo ti, Siberian ginseng and dong quai are offered. The flavour and seasoning category includes nutritional yeast, turmeric and Himalayan pink salt in coarse and fine grades. Healthy sweeteners include desiccated coconut, coconut palm sugar and stevia root.

Cacao, coconut, nuts and seeds

The catalogue includes a cacao, chocolate and carob collection with cacao beans, powder and nibs, as well as carob. The coconut line comprises organic desiccated coconut, coconut flour and organic raw coconut oil. Among nuts and seeds are raw almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecan halves, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, brown and golden linseeds, white hulled sesame, shelled hemp seeds, quinoa, buckwheat and goji berries. Dried fruits such as blueberry, mango and mulberries are also sold.

Plant proteins and sprouting seeds

The protein section includes hemp, rice and pea varieties. Sprouting seeds include, among others, adzuki, alfalfa, broccoli, chickpea, clover, cress, fenugreek, lentil, mung, pea, mustard, radish, Tuscan kale, sunflower and wheatgrass. Some of these seeds are listed as new arrivals at the time of analysis.

Allergen-free products and vegan options

The company describes its organic chaga powder as a vegan product free from preservatives, lactose, salt, sugar, soya, gluten, wheat and other additives. Nutritional yeast is presented as rich in B-complex vitamins, especially B12, essential amino acids and trace minerals, with no monosodium glutamate or oil, suitable for vegetarians and vegans and non-genetically modified.

Currencies and customer service

The store allows prices to be displayed in pounds sterling, US dollars, Hungarian forints and euros. It has a user account, wishlist and shopping cart, and publishes informative sections on delivery, FAQs, returns policy and legal terms.