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sggunal Jul 23, 2009 11:01 AM

Whole grain pasta and broth in UAE?

There are two staples I am surprised not to have found yet in the UAE: any form of whole grain pasta as well as cans or cartons of chicken and beef broth. (Everyone seems to use the bouillon cubes, which I don't like too much. Chemicals galore.)
Does anyone know where I could get these two?

  1. luckyfatima Oct 6, 2009 10:45 AM

    I buy both regularly at Spinneys. I also picked up some wholegrain pasta at Worldmart in Arabian Centre Mall in Al Khawaneej.

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      sggunal Oct 16, 2009 01:30 AM

      Thank you all for the replies! I've found broth now too in Carrefour. It's sectioned with kind of "novelty" American innovations like stuffing and jellied cranberry. But I found it!
      Actually I have to say on the whole I find near everything I need at the major supermarkets.
      Oh but I haven't found a proper place to buy fresh good crusty and sliced bread in Al Ain. There's plenty sold everywhere but they're all a bit dry and unsatisfying. Then again I am quite happy sticking to pita.

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        luckyfatima Oct 16, 2009 02:16 AM

        When you come to Dubai, Paul's and Au Bon Pan have great bread. I buy and freeze sometimes, I guess you could do the same to keep it in Ain.

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          luckyfatima Oct 18, 2009 02:43 AM

          I realized after a stroll thru the mall that I should have written Pan Quotidien, not Au bon pan.

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      petiteminouche Sep 30, 2009 11:58 PM

      Recently found organic free range chicken broth at Safestway on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.. Safestway supermarket is close to the Defense roundabout, near Mazaya Center. They have a surprising range of American products not elsewhere found. Stock up!

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        YummaYum Aug 16, 2009 07:27 AM

        Also, have tried the Organic grocery shop in Dubai:
        www.organicfoodsandcafe.com

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          sggunal Aug 26, 2009 11:10 AM

          Thanks for the reply. I'm in Al Ain but will definitely check the organic place out some time. I've been noticing more and more whole grain pasta now actually heh but sitll no broth.

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          YummaYum Aug 16, 2009 07:25 AM

          Not sure where in the UAE you live, but I found both items when we were living in Dubai.

          Check the food Co-op on Al Wasl road or Waitrose in Dubai mall. I also recall buying chicken and vegetable broth in cans at the grocery shop at the Al Murroj Rotana (it's smaller location, but has a good variety of items + a great butcher).

          The Spinnys at the Residence II in the Downtown Burj Dubai area used to carry whole wheat penne, pretty sure I saw it at Waitrose too.

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