Bulk Up at Your Co-op

The Co-op’s Bulk Department boasts over 600 items – the largest selection in the state!

Our products are competitively priced and are GMO free, non-irradiated and local, organic or sustainable wherever possible.

Be sure to check out the Lentil Loaf Recipe we are featuring below, a healthy and affordable meal for your family, with many of the ingredients available in Bulk.

Our Extensive Selection

In bulk you will find an extensive array of herbs and spices, tea and coffee, grains, cereals, granolas, sweets, trail mixes, nuts and seeds, dried fruits, flours, dehydrated food mixes, pastas, sweeteners, oils, nut butters, vinegars, fresh ground peanut and almond butter and much more.

Beyond food items, we also have an extensive selection of bulk cleaning supplies and health and wellness products including shampoo, body wash, soap, dish detergent, protein powder and much more. These products are found dotted throughout the Wellness Department.

How to Buy in Bulk

Reduce packaging and buy only the amount you need by buying in bulk. Here’s how:

• Weigh your empty container on one of the available scales.
• Record the weight of the container (labels are by the scales).
• Record the PLU number from the product dispenser.

The cashier will deduct the empty container weight when ringing up the product.

Free paper and plastic bags are available in the bulk section for your convenience. A variety of containers are offered for sale at and above the bulk nut-butter counter.

Save Even More: Re-Use Bags, Jars or Plastic Containers

We will take 5 cents-off for every cloth or re-used grocery-bag, jar or plastic container that you bring in and re-use while shopping.

Co-op Lentil Loaf

Lentils are both a nutritious and affordable bulk buy! The next time you need a healthy choice for your family’s next meal, visit the Bulk Department and try cooking up this fantastic vegetarian dish:

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed*

½ cup Bulgar*

4 tsp. olive oil*
1 cup yellow onions, minced
1 ½ cups carrots, shredded
1 cup celery, minced

1 tsp. dried sage*
1 ½ tsp. dried thyme*
2 tsp. garlic, minced

2 tsp. salt*
2 tsp. pepper*
3 Tbs. Tamari*
2 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced (available in bulk in Produce)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted*
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted*
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped*
1 2/3 cups rolled oats*
1/3 cup vegetable broth

½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar*
1 Tbs. white vinegar

* denotes items found in Bulk

Directions

1. Combine lentils with 4 cups of water in a small stock pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, until soft. Stir regularly to avoid burning. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, bring ¾ cup of water to a boil. Add Bulgar; remove from heat, cover and let sit for 30 minutes.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions, carrots and celery. Saute for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add sage, thyme and garlic and saute another minute or two. Remove from heat, stir in salt, pepper, tamari, parsley, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, rolled oats, cooked lentils, cooked bulgar and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Press the mixture firmly into an oiled loaf pan.

4. Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar for glaze. Divide the glaze in half; spread half over the top of the loaf; reserve remaining glaze.

5. Bake, covered, for about 40 minutes at 375º F. Uncover, spread remaining ketchup glaze over the loaf and bake for an additional 10 minutes.