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Best Ethical Food & Nutrition Under £25

Sustainability shouldn't be a luxury. Here are the highest-scoring ethical food & nutrition that are recorded in approximate price bands associated with £25. Check the current total before buying.

TL;DR

The best ethical food & nutrition under £25 is Bird & Blend Tea Co. Rhubarb & Custard Loose Leaf Tea (50g) by Bird & Blend Tea Co. (92/100). Runners-up: Minor Figures Oat Milk Barista Style, Pukka Herbs Turmeric Active Tea, Island Tofu - Extra Firm.

Bird & Blend Tea Co. Rhubarb & Custard Loose Leaf Tea (50g)
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
92
VeganB CorpSoil Association Organic
4.8 (850)

Bird & Blend Rhubarb & Custard Loose Leaf Tea is a nostalgic, vegan-friendly Rooibos blend from a UK indie brand, perfect for caffeine-free dessert lovers.

Minor Figures Oat Milk Barista Style
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
92
B CorpVegan Society ApprovedCarbon Neutral
4.8 (12,400)

Minor Figures Oat Milk Barista Style is a creamy, carbon-neutral dairy alternative engineered for coffee lovers, featuring B Corp certification and a 100% vegan recipe.

Pukka Herbs Turmeric Active Tea
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
92
Soil Association OrganicFair TradeB CorpVegan
4.7 (12,450)

Pukka Herbs Turmeric Active Tea is a premium organic herbal infusion that uses ethically sourced turmeric and ginger to support an active lifestyle and joint health.

Island Tofu - Extra Firm
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
92
Soil Association OrganicVeganB Corp
4.8 (1,240)

The Island Tofu - Extra Firm by The Tofu Co. is a premium, Soil Association organic plant protein offering exceptional texture and zero-waste packaging for UK cooks.

Yeo Valley Greek Style Organic Live Natural Yogurt
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
91
OrganicVegan
4.6 (120)

Yeo Valley's Greek Style Yogurt: Thick and creamy, organic, and ideal for vegans; made with coconut milk.

Biona Organic Rye Bread with Amaranth & Quinoa
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
89
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.5 (1,250)

Biona Organic Rye Bread with Amaranth & Quinoa is a nutrient-dense, vegan, and yeast-free sourdough alternative that provides a high-fibre, wheat-free base for healthy meals.

Island Tofu - Extra Firm Organic Tofu (400g)
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
89
Soil Association OrganicVeganB Corp
4.8 (1,250)

The Tofoo Co. Island Tofu is a premium, Soil Association organic extra-firm tofu that requires no pressing, perfect for UK home cooks seeking sustainable plant-based protein.

Fresh Dried San Francisco Style Sourdough Starter
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
89
VeganNon-GMOSoil Association Organic
4.5 (840)

The Freshly Fermented San Francisco Sourdough Starter is a premium, authentic UK-made culture offering a tangy, complex flavour profile for artisanal home baking enthusiasts.

Biona Organic Vegan Worcesters Sauce
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.7 (2,450)

Biona Organic Vegan Worcesters Sauce offers a rich, umami flavour without the fish, making it the perfect ethical alternative for UK home cooks seeking plant-based condiments.

Biona Organic Plain White Spelt Flour (1kg)
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.7 (1,240)

Biona Organic Plain White Spelt Flour is a premium, Soil Association certified ancient grain alternative to wheat that offers superior digestibility and a nutty flavour for UK bakers.

Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganUK Coeliac Society Certified
4.7 (2,450)

Doves Farm Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour is a high-quality, ethically produced alternative flour perfect for UK bakers seeking reliable, nutty-flavoured vegan results.

Organic Gluten Free Brown Rice Penne
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMOCoeliac UK
4.6 (1,250)

Doves Farm Organic Gluten Free Brown Rice Penne is a high-quality, whole grain pasta choice that offers a superior al dente texture for health-conscious UK households.

Organic Red Split Lentils (1.25kg)
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
£
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.8 (850)

Waitrose Duchy Organic Red Split Lentils offer a sustainable, high-protein plant-based staple for UK kitchens, supporting organic British farming values with Soil Association certification.

Maldon Organic Sea Salt Flakes (250g Box)
Pickly score: 74 out of 100Product score74
Brand
88
Soil Association OrganicVeganRoyal Warrant Holder
4.8 (12,450)

Maldon Organic Sea Salt Flakes from the Maldon Salt Company provide a hand-harvested, carbon-neutral seasoning that delivers a distinctive clean crunch and mineral-rich flavour profile.

Good Gut Tribe - Gluten Free Sourdough Starter (Freeze Dried)
Pickly score: 73 out of 100Product score73
Brand
85
VeganGluten Free
4.5 (142)

Good Gut Tribe Gluten Free Sourdough Starter (Freeze Dried) is a vegan, gluten-free live culture that lets UK coeliac and gluten-sensitive bakers create authentic sourdough at home.

Lindt EXCELLENCE Intense Dark 70% Cocoa Chocolate Bar - 100 g
Pickly score: 73 out of 100Product score73
Brand
85
VeganNon-GMOFair Trade
4.7 (1,543)

Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% dark chocolate bar offers intense cocoa flavor. Vegan & Fair Trade certified, enjoy guilty-free indulgence.

Nairn's Organic Rough Oatcakes
Pickly score: 73 out of 100Product score73
Brand
85
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.8 (2,100)

Nairn's Organic Rough Oatcakes are a high-fibre, slow-release energy snack from Nairn's, made with organic Scottish oats and zero palm oil.

Biona Organic Jackfruit in Salted Water
Pickly score: 73 out of 100Product score73
Brand
84
Soil Association OrganicVeganNon-GMO
4.6 (1,240)

Biona Organic Jackfruit in Salted Water is a versatile, soy-free meat alternative that provides a fibrous texture perfect for vegan pulled pork recipes and ethical UK cooking.

Koko Dairy Free Super Milk
Pickly score: 72 out of 100Product score72
Brand
82
VeganCruelty-FreeNon-GMO
4.7 (1,250)

Koko Dairy Free Super Milk is a nutrient-enriched coconut milk alternative from Koko, offering an allergy-friendly, ethical plant milk with 9 key vitamins and minerals.

Cote D'Or Cote D'or Dark (70%) Intense Chocolate Cocoa, 3.5 Ounce
Pickly score: 72 out of 100Product score72
Brand
80
VeganNon-GMORainforest Alliance
4.6 (987)

Cote D'Or 70% dark chocolate provides rich cocoa flavor. Vegan & Rainforest Alliance certified, enjoy ethical indulgence.

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