Grains, Pasta & Pantry Staples

A well-stocked pantry makes healthier cooking easier on busy weeks. This collection brings together rice, grains and pulses, pasta and noodles, and the tinned and packaged staples that round out a meal without extra prep.

Dried vs. tinned — which to choose

• Dried pulses and grains — better value per portion and often lower in added salt, but need soaking or longer cooking time.
• Tinned pulses and pre-cooked grains — ready in minutes, a practical choice for weeknight cooking, though it's worth checking the salt content between brands as this varies significantly.
• Pasta & Noodles — wholewheat and legume-based options offer more fibre and protein than standard white pasta if that's a priority for you.
• Stock, Broths & Soups — useful for building meals around your grains and pulses without starting from scratch each time.

However you like to cook, this range is built for stocking a kitchen that makes healthier choices the easy choice, not the effortful one. See our FAQs below for more on choosing between formats.