Where to Buy The Essene Bakery is baking fortnightly for online customers. ​ For a list of our retail outlets please visit The Essene Bakery at our online store at Health Support Naturally. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ONLINE STORE IS OPEN

Organic Essene Breads No added yeast No added salt No added sugar No added oil The Essene Bakery online shop is on our sister site. CLICK HERE TO GO TO SHOP Simple nutritious organic ingredients ​ Essene bread is pure simplicity ​ You sprout the grain ​ Mash it and add water ​ Bake it. ​ It is that simple ​ ​ ​ It has been made since ancient times – some say 6000 years – and yet it has many advantages for our modern times. Allergies Many people who have allergies to wheat, yeast, and dairy find they are able to eat and enjoy Essene Bread. ​ The process of sprouting the grain rather than milling the grain into flour changes the enzyme structure. It becomes a 'living' food, not a dead food. The enzymes aid your body in the digestive process. Digestibility Sprouting is a simple process but it has a huge effect on the grain. It makes indigestible grain easily digestible, flavoursome, alive and delicious. History The history of the Essene Community came to light with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls 40+ years ago. The full scroll of how to make your daily bread was part of this archaeological find. The full text is in our page on the . history ​ Blood types Readers of The Eat Right Diet by Dr. Peter D'Adamo will be aware that Essene bread is recommended for all blood types. Varieties We now bake seven varieties: ​ Cob Rye Essene Bread Rye Essene Bread Slice packs Wheat Essene Bread Cob Wheat Essene Bread Slice packs Spelt Essene Bread Cob Spelt Essene Bread Slice packs Essene Spicy Slice packs (a modern sneaky healthy treat) ​ ​ After more than 30 years of making Essene bread in New Zealand the Thomson family have decided it is time to pass this on to someone else. ​ Rory & LeeAnn Hamilton from Health Support Naturally are now carrying on this ancient tradition and have started the Essene Bakery on their rural property in the small town of Kaiwaka. ​ If you are wishing to place an order, or find a retail outlet please visit our sister site... www.healthsupportnaturally.co.nz Contact Us

History The history of Essene bread The Essenes were a Jewish religious group that flourished from the second century BC to the first century AD and are credited with the technique and basic recipes for Essene Bread. From The Essene Gospel of John: Let the angels of God prepare your bread. Moisten your wheat, that the angels of water may enter it. Then set it in the air, that the angel of air may embrace it. And leave it from morning to evening beneath the sun, that the angel of sunshine may descend upon it. And the blessings of the three angels will soon make the germ of life to sprout in your wheat. Then crush your grain, and make thin wafers, as did your forefathers when they departed out of Egypt, the house of bondage. Put them back again beneath the sun from its appearing, and when it is risen to its highest in the heavens, turn them over on the other side that they may be embraced there also by the angel of sunshine, and leave them there until the sun sets. For the angels of water, and air and of sunshine fed and ripened the wheat in the field, and they likewise must prepare also your bread. And the same sun which, with the fire of life, made the wheat to grow and ripen, must cook your bread with the same fire. For the fire of the sun gives life to the wheat, to the bread, and to the body. But the fire of death kills the wheat, the bread, and the body. And the living angels of the living God serve only living men. For God is the God of the living, and not the God of the dead. ​ ​

Essene Bread Nutritional Information Nutritional profile of Essene bread ​ When you google Essene bread there is a huge amount of info promoting the health benefits and nutritional quality of this unique food. ​ So why is it so good for you? ​ It is a nutrient dense enzyme rich raw food. ​ is a substance that blocks your ability to absorb nutrients from your food. The process of sprouting or germinating the grain removes the Phytic Acid. This makes the vitamins, minerals and amino acids in our bread more readily available for you to absorb and use. Phytic Acid ​ In other words our bread is higher in nutrients, and lower in anti nutrients. ​ Enzymes An enzyme is a type of protein found within a cell. Enzymes create chemical reactions in the body. They actually speed up the rate of a chemical reaction to help support life. The enzymes in your body help to perform very important tasks. These include building muscle, destroying toxins, and breaking down food particles during digestion. Cooking foods at high temperatures destroys the enzymes. ​ Essene Bread is cooked at low temperature thus preserving important enzymes. It is very low Carb and the Carbs are high quality - not junk Carbs. ​ It is very low Gluten – the grain actually digests up to 47% of it’s own Gluten in the sprouting process, and no Gluten is added. ​ It has a low GI – meaning slow release energy. It is a good choice for diabetics and many do eat it. ​ We use only non GMO old varieties that have not been gluten boosted. ​ For a comprehensive article on the history of our grains visit our Topics category at https://www.healthsupportnaturally.co.nz/gluten-intolerant ​ ​

No added yeast No added salt No added sugar No added oil Organic Essene Wheat Bread Purple Wheat and Spelt now available Shop for Bread at our online store Allergies No yeast, oil, salt or sugar are added to our bread, making it ideal for those with allergies or specific dietary requirements. Natural organic ingredients Inspired by the ancient Essene people, our sprouted grain wheat bread is made from simple, natural ingredients: Certified organic wheat grains and purified water. Nothing else. Low temperature Our bread is hand-shaped and then baked slowly at a low temperature to maximise nutrition and develop the unique flavour. Sprouted grains Essene Bread predates the invention of the flour mill; instead of flour, the bread is made from 100% whole sprouted grains. ​ Rich flavour The rich, moist flavour of Wheat Essene Bread derives from the sprouting process, which converts starch into maltose and other ingredients readily assimilated by the body. Wheat Essene Bread 650g cob loaf (green label). Wheat Essene Bread 600g slice pack (green label). Ingredients:Certified organic wheat, purified water. We also produce a Rye bread Storage We dont use any preservatives in our bread so Essene bread needs to stored in the fridge or freezer. ​ Availability We make Essene bread weekly in small batches, and the process takes 3 days of preparation so it may pay to contact you local shop to check availability. Stockists Find out where to buy Essene Bread here Now in Two Varieties Ancient Purple Wheat and Spelt Simple, nutritious, organic. Inspired by the ancient Essene people our sprouted grain bread is made from simple, pure natural ingredients. ​ The rich, moist flavor of Wheat Essene Bread derives from the sprouting process, which converts starch into maltose and other ingredients readily assimilated by the body. ​ Essene bread predates the invention of the flour mill: instead of flour it is made with sprouted whole grains. Nothing is added except water. ​ Our bread has no yeast, salt, sugar, or oil making it ideal for those with allergies or special dietary requirement. Many diabetics choose to eat our bread. ​ Our bread is hand shaped and then baked slowly at a low temperature to maximize the nutrition and develop its unique flavor. ​ We choose to support New Zealand Biogro certified organic grain farmers so you can be assured your Essene Rye bread is made from certified organic rye grains grown in the South Island. ​ - an ancient grain. Unmodified, non GMO, non Hybridized. Rich in anthocyanins, and saccarides which are natural plant sugars that give this bread a 'sweet' flavor like no other. Purple Wheat ​ an old variety of Wheat that has a different gluten enzyme to other Wheat strains. Many people find they can eat Spelt even with gluten intolerance has it has a different gluten enzyme to the other varieties. It is also non GMO and not a Hybrid variety. Spelt - ​ We are blessed to have pure natural spring water on the property where your bread is made, which naturally vitalizes and enriches the goodness of the bread. ​ ​ Wheat Cob Loaf - 650 grams ​ The traditional Cob loaf is a wonderful way to share food. The age old tradition of 'Breaking Bread' together is what this is all about. Nutritious, and warming for the soul. ​ ​ Wheat Slice pack - 600 grams ​ The slice pack is a new way to bring Essene bread into your life. It is easy to toast, or slice in half to add your favorite toppings. ​ Availability ​ It takes 3 days to prepare for a bake. Monday is bake day ! ​ Orders made on a Monday or Tuesday will not be ready until the following week. ​ Orders made Wed to Friday will be ready by the Monday following ​ ​ Storage Our bread has no preservative in it so needs to be kept in the fridge. It will keep for weeks and stays moist if kept in an airtight wrapping. If you are buying in bulk it freezes well. ​ ​ To find a retail stockist

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No added yeast No added salt No added sugar No added oil Organic Essene Rye Bread Shop for Bread at our online store Simple, nutritious, organic. Inspired by the ancient Essene people our sprouted grain bread is made from simple, pure natural ingredients. ​ The rich, moist flavor of Rye Essene Bread derives from the sprouting process, which converts starch into maltose and other ingredients readily assimilated by the body. ​ Essene bread predates the invention of the flour mill: instead of flour it is made with sprouted whole grains. Nothing is added except water. ​ Our bread has no yeast, salt, sugar, or oil making it ideal for those with allergies or special dietary requirement. Many diabetics choose to eat our bread. ​ Our bread is hand shaped and then baked slowly at a low temperature to maximise the nutrition and develop its unique flavor. ​ We choose to support New Zealand biogro certified organic grain farmers so you can be assured your Essene Rye bread is made from certified organic rye grains grown in the South Island. ​ We are blessed to have pure natural spring water on the property where your bread is made, which naturally vitalizes and enriches the goodness of the bread. ​ ​ Rye Cob Loaf - 650 grams ​ The traditional Cob loaf is a wonderful way to share food. The age old tradition of 'Breaking Bread' together is what this is all about. Nutritious, and warming for the soul. ​ ​ Rye Slice pack - 600 grams ​ The slice pack is a new way to bring Essene bread into your life. It is easy to toast, or slice in half to add your favorite toppings. ​ Availability ​ It takes 3 days to prepare for a bake. Monday is bake day ! ​ Orders made on a Monday or Tuesday will not be ready until the following week. ​ Orders made Wed to Friday will be ready by the Monday following ​ ​ Storage Our bread has no preservative in it so needs to be kept in the fridge. It will keep for weeks and stays moist if kept in an airtight wrapping. If you are buying in bulk it freezes well. ​ ​ To find a retail stockist

Organic Essene No added yeast No added salt No added sugar No added oil Wheat Buns We are currently able to supply New Zealand customers only Natural organic ingredients Inspired by the ancient Essene people, our sprouted grain what bread is made from simple, natural ingredients: certified organic wheat grains and purified water with added raisins and spice to make a natural sweet treat. Allergies No yeast, oil, salt or sugar are added to our bread, making it ideal for those with allergies or specific dietary requirements. Low temperature Our bread is hand-shaped and then baked slowly at a low temperature to maximise nutrition and develop the unique flavour. Sprouted grains Essene Bread predates the invention of the flour mill; instead of flour, the bread is made from whole sprouted grains. Rich flavour The rich, moist flavour of Wheat Essene Bread derives from the sprouting process, which converts starch into maltose and other ingredients readily assimilated by the body. Our Wheat Essene Buns are available as a pack of 4 (green label) Ingredients: certified organic wheat, organic raisins, spice, purified water. We also produce a rye breat and wheat bread Storage We dont use any preservatives in our bread so keep essene bread in the fridge of freezer. Availability We make Essene bread in a fortnightly cycle, so it may pay to contact you local shop to check availability. Stockists Find out where to buy Essene Bread here