Bakeries, Markets & Food Shops

The Main Ingredient

326 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V7, Canada

● Data checked · July 2026

A bakery with green and white awning faces a waterfront. People shop for bread and fruit; others sit at outdoor tables with drinks. Families and children walk by the water. A sailboat is on the lake, and houses are visible in the distance.

At a Glance

What The Main Ingredient Offers

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Services / Offerings

Bulk food sales
Same-day local delivery
Online ordering
In-store shopping with bring-your-own container option
Reusable bags and jars available for purchase
Community events and workshops
Local product sales

✓Service AreaPeterborough, Ontario

—Seasonal OperationNo

✓Years in Businesssince 1979

✓Shop Typemarket

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Specialties

Bulk foods
Loose leaf teas and coffees
Spices and herbs
Gluten-free products
Baking ingredients
Local products
Candies and snacks

—Farm Direct / Local ProducerNo

—Prepared FoodNo

About

The Main Ingredient is a bulk food store located in Peterborough (Nogojiwanong), Ontario, operating since 1979. It is currently run by a local family and carries products including candies, snacks, loose leaf teas, coffees, spices, herbs, gluten-free items, baking ingredients, and kitchen goods, along with products from local makers. Customers can bring their own containers or use the store's bags and jars to purchase bulk goods by weight. The shop offers same-day local delivery with free delivery on orders of $25 or more, as well as online ordering. It also hosts community events including hands-on food workshops.

Stated Pricing

Free local delivery

minimum $25 order

Prices as stated by the business, last verified July 2026 — always confirm directly before booking.

Contact

Phone

705-749-5090

Web

themain-ingredient.ca

Address

326 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V7, Canada

On The Chart

44.3032329

-78.3274456

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