Punkfolkrocker, I remember those wholefood co-ops that used to live down the dingy back allys of town. Usually run by a bearded bloke, the dried goods would be stored in big plastic tubs, weighed out onto traditional grocers scales with tin mugs and then packed into paper bags.

Sadly most of them seem to have been replaced by 'Health Food Shops' packed full of rather expensive and mostly unnecessary supplements for anxious and affluent women (at least the one nearest me certainly is) rather than affordable foods for err ordinary people, however you might be able to find a wholefoods co-op near you if you live in or near a city. Some do still exist so ask around. And some also now have online shops which deliver all over the country. That might be your best option.

Try these:

http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/sect/FRGCS-Catering_Sizes.html
http://www.ecogreenstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=191&zenid=4f7377289779427fa73a0400dfd88c1c
http://www.buywholefoodsonline.co.uk/rices


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