Ruxstons

24/10/2026

Historically, in 1912, scoville units were measured by the number of times a chilli extract had to be diluted in sugar water before a panel of tasters could no longer taste it.

Within the South Devon Chilli Company range we sell, one of the least popular is the Scorpion Chilli sauce, made with Trinidad Scorpion Chilli’s, measured at over 1.4million scoville heat units (devastatingly hot).

That’s part of the reason for its lack of popularity, however if you do try it, a little goes a very very long way, so it’s actually quite an efficient purchase for heat level. Or you might just like things very hot!

If you enjoy chilli sauce with a little more … predictability, one of the most popular is the Thai sweet chilli sauce, it goes well with many dishes including rice based ones. There are options for all levels of chilli tolerances. And many of these make fantastic gifts!

22/10/2026

We have raw and unpasteurised Kimchi available at Ruxstons!

What is Kimchi?
Kimchi is salted and fermented vegetables, normally cabbage, but within the range from Bath Culture house that we stock (produced on the mendip hills in North Somerset), there is a lovely variety of options.

Kimchi contains lots of fibre and probiotics, and so can be very good for gut health. If you are trying it for the first time, start small, the flavour is strong and your stomach may need time to get used to it. But a small amount may be all you need and is great as a side to many dishes, the spicy kimchi being a particularly popular one!

Because it contains live cultures, you’ll find it in our fridge near the shop counter.

21/10/2026

We are designing 4 chocolates this year at Ruxstons to go into our Christmas Selection Box! This is the 1st of 4 chocolate flavours. You may wonder if this will be your favourite?

20/10/2026

Venison isn’t something that everyone has tried before, but if you want to try it, we have it, and from a great farm.

Surridge Farm is a fully Organic registered farm and they specialise in venison, just south of Haddon Hill on the Brendon Hills.

The red deer are farmed in an extremely low impact way, offering the same environment as the wild deer beyond the enclosures and in the surrounding area. They have access to a variety of areas including natural streams for drinking water, and rough cover areas for calving blocks.

As Surridge farm have more control over the deer, the quality of the venison is excellent and gives us a very consistent product, which you will notice most likely in the venison steaks we sell!

19/10/2026

The Sticky Toffee Pudding Chocolate is our feature chocolate of this week! Come and try it in Ruxstons Coffee shop ☕️

16/10/2026

These are the new shops you can buy Ruxstons Chocolate Boxes!

The Olive Tree - Taunton
Farrington Farm Shop - Bristol
Millers Farm Shop - Axminster
Barleymows Farm Shop - Chard
Exe Valley Farm Shop - Nr Thorverton
Chadlington Quality Foods - Chipping Norton
Elm Tree Farm - Bristol

13/10/2026

Even for wheat-eaters there are some good flavours worth trying in our gluten free pasta range, in particular, the corn penne is outstanding and tastes delicious in its own right.

For those that can’t have gluten or wheat, our range allows you to try all sorts and find your favourite. With distinct tastes, each one can make your meals feel unique, even if you have pasta multiple times in one week.

These are the different types we have available…

Corn
Buckwheat
Rice
Green Pea
Red Lentil
Oat
Corn & Egg

One excellent thing about our pasta too is that it’s all organic!

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

Did you know the pasture raised eggs we sell at Ruxstons have a rich natural golden yellow colour due to the grass the hens eat. Paprika and marigold can be added to hens diets to imitate hens on grass, however it’s not quite the same.

08/10/2026

Red rice, yellow lentils and tricolour quinoa are just a few of the unique ingredients you’ll find on our shelves, with most available in organic varieties!

When you compare with supermarkets, the differences stand out. Tesco’s organic yellow lentils are almost twice the price, their red rice isn’t organic and is currently out of stock, and tricolour quinoa seems hard to find.

That’s the advantage of shopping with an independent like ourselves, you’ll find niche, harder‑to‑source ingredients that supermarkets don’t carry.

If you love cooking and exploring new flavours, our range is full of interesting varieties with their own taste and nutritional benefits.