Our Ingredients
At Unbun, we believe that ingredients matter. We believe the best recipes are the simplest, and that delicious food starts with incredible ingredients.
*For a complete list of ingredients per product please visit our Unproducts pages.
Almonds/Blanched Almond Meal - high in fat, specifically monounsaturated fats. They have a rich nutritional profile include vitamin E, manganese, magnesium and biotin and therefore provide many health benefits. When ground, they make a great flour that provide you with a wide variety of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of heart disease.
Coconut Flour and Coconut Milk - a fruit that unlike many others, primarily provides fat. A lot of the fat in coconut is in the form of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) which is metabolized and utilized very differently by the body compared to other forms of fats. They are high in minerals such as manganese, essential for bone health as well as the metabolic of macronutrients. Additionally, coconut is also a great alternative for those who are allergic or sensitive to nuts.
Eggs - a great source of high-quality protein due to their mixture range of amino acids and are therefore considered a complete protein. Additionally, all B vitamins are found in eggs, with choline being the highest as well as many minerals that are hard to obtain from other foods such as iodine and selenium, both very important for thyroid health.
Pumpkin Seeds/Protein - a very rich source of zinc, a mineral known for its many health benefits ranging from immune function, skin health and sexual function. They also have very diversified antioxidants which make them unique in their antioxidant support. Adding pumpkin seed protein is a great source of protein and fat, ultimately helping to prevent any spikes in blood sugar.
Flax/Flax Meal - a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and plant-based protein. They contain lignans which have potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, ultimately protecting the digestive tract and have a positive effect on hormonal health. Flax seeds are an excellent way to incorporate omega-3’s into your diet if you are following a plant based diet.
Chia Seed Meal - an incredibly nutrient dense seed packed with fibre, fat and protein. They are rich in antioxidants, protecting the fat in the seed from going rancid and providing great health benefits. Moreover, as a result of their fibre content they are great for ensuring stability of blood sugar levels and feeding the beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. One of the unique properties of chia seeds is that they form a gel-like consistency when soaked and consumed, increasing satiety and soothing to the gut lining.
Psyllium Husk - known for its bulk-forming laxative properties as it absorbs water from the gastrointestinal tract (GI). Moreover, psyllium is a prebiotic; a substance that is known to feed probiotics in the GI tract, ultimately contributing to a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
Olive Oil - is rich in phytonutrients, natural chemicals found in a variety of plants that have a wide array of health benefits including extensive anti-inflammatory properties. The properties in olive oil can help reduce pro-inflammatory molecules circulating throughout the blood and help reduce oxidative stress, often a big component of chronic inflammation. It can also reduce inflammation in blood vessels, therefore reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.