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Health and organic food store in Hong Kong since 1992. Stocks products imported from USA, mainly food-allergy items including gluten-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and nut-free as well vegan and special needs for diabetics and cancer recovery patients. Also offers natural cleaning products, health aids, personal care products, books, music CDs. Relocated from 106-108 Des Voeux Rd. Reported closed March 2020.


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5 Reviews

First Review by Powerbex

Stevie

Points +11765

Vegan
25 Aug 2016

Health Essential, Hong Kong

In my humble view this establishment would improve further if the pork and beef sausages were removed. Same with the chicken broth. Selling meat doesn't cut it for me in health food shop.

Updated from previous review on 2015-10-29

Cons: Sells meat products

beerzuki

Points +416

Vegan
11 Jul 2014

Mostly western style products

I found that this store carried fairly similar shelved stuff to places I have been in UK / USA / Australia. I didn't notice any fresh produce. It had the shelves nicely marked though indicating things that were suitable for diabetics (and other requirements like gluten free, too).

It is a blessing particularly for people with dietary needs and expats in Hong Kong to have access to a place like this.

Pros: well selected range

chiappa

Points +13

Mostly Veg
22 Nov 2012

Charming

I was impressed at the great collection of products here. Not the biggest of shops but they really nailed it with loads of essential and interesting products. However seems most of the stuff originates from the US. I just wish there could be more variety in origin, but I was happy to see some Japanese and cheap Indian products:) The service is really good, lovely staff. Will visit here on my future trips to Hong Kong!

Pros: variety, friendliness, expertise

Cons: US galore, lack of MORE shampoos

watermeloun

Points +97

Vegetarian
03 Oct 2012

Health Gate --> Health Essential

Great healthy store. It's a bit difficult to find though. You have to take an elevator to access the shop.

Inside you'll find a lot of products. Snacks, baking products, all suitable for vegetarian and vegan.

Pros: large choice

Powerbex

Points +196

Vegan
26 Nov 2009

Wonderful

A great store with a wide variety of produce and friendly staff. Always make a stop here for my special needs...good selection of baking goods for vegans, with non-dairy choc chips, agave syrup, xanthan gum etc




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