Herbs & Spices
Almost as old as the art of cooking is the practice of adding or enhancing taste or disguising poor flavours by adding, marinating or cooking food with herbs and spices resulting in spectacular explosions of fragrant delicacies. Besides adding umph to food they are also prized for their medicinal properties used to treat an endless list of ailments. We sell an infinite range of dried herbs and spices either whole or ground together with a variety of curry mixes and seasonings.
Mixed Peppercorns
A mix of black, green, white and pink peppercorns with all spice berries.
Ingredients
Black pepper, white pepper, green pepper, pink pepper, allspice berries
Mixed Spice
A blend of spices: cloves, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, ground together and mostly used in baking fruit based cakes.
Ingredients
Cloves, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger
Nigella
Widely cultivated in India , these small triangular black peppery tasting seeds are used in Indian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine. They are popular additions to spice mixes, vegetables, pulses, breads and preserves. Nigella complements coriander and allspice and blends well with thyme.
Ingredients
Nigella
Oregano
Native to the Mediterramnean region, a perfect partner to tomatoes, aubergines and olives. Can withstand a certain amount of cooking and can therefore be used to flavour soups, sauces as well as grain dishes.
Ingredients
Oregano
Hot Paprika
Relative of the red pepper family, it is milder in flavour than cayenne although Hungarian paprika is hotter than Spanish paprika. Used to lend a distinctive red colouring to food. It is thought to be good for the heart and circulation.
Ingredients
Hot Paprika
Juniper Berries
The purple or black coloured fruits of the juniper tree. They have a strong aromatic scent with a tang of pine and are useful for pates, pickles such as sauerkraut, marinades and liqueurs such as gin. It can be also used as a diuretic and as an anti-inflammatory.
Ingredients
Juniper Berries
Italian Seasoning
A blend of herbs reminiscent of an Italian kitchen.
Ingredients
Basil, Parsley, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Lemon Grass
Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood
Ingredients
Lemon Grass
Lemon Pepper
Delicious aromatic spice with a tangy hint which adds flavour to all savoury dishes.
Ingredients
Lemon Pepper
Mace Blades
This is the lacy outer layer that covers the nutmeg, a nut like seed of the nutmeg tree. It adds a mild nutmeg flavour to soups, sauces as well as sausages, pates & fish dishes.
Ingredients
Mace Blades
Madras Curry
A blend of dried coriander, turmeric, mustard, fenugreek, celery, cayenne, cumin, paprika, pepper, starch, ginger, onion, salt, garlic and cardamom. Used extensively in Indian cuisine.
Ingredients
Coriander, Turmeric, Mustard, Fenugreek, Calery, Cayenne, Cumin, Paprika, Pepper, Ginger, Onion, Salt, Garlic, Cardamom
Marjoram
Marjoram can be used to substitute oregano in many dishes adding a slightly sweeter aftertaste
Ingredients
Majoram
Medium Curry Powder
Blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli and roasted before ground. Level of heat depends on the ratio of chilli used in the blend.
Ingredients
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli
Mint
Mediterranean herb which adds a touch of freshness to all dishes. Can help reduce bloating and swelling after eating from trapped wind.
Ingredients
Mint
Mixed Herbs
A blend of dried herbs mainly parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram and tarragon. Excellent addition to soups and casseroles.
Ingredients
sley, Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Tarragon
Ground Yellow Mustard
Powder extracted from grinding yellow mustard seeds which can be added to marinades, mayonnaise or cream cheese to give a pungent and spicy flavour.
Ingredients
Ground Yellow Mustard
Herbes Provencales
A blend of herbs (savoury, rosemary, oregano, marjoram and thyme) reminiscent of the South of France. Traditionally used in all French dishes especially vegetables.
Ingredients
Savory, Rosemary, Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme
Hot Curry Powder
Blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli and roasted before ground. Level of heat depends on the ratio of chilli used in the blend.
Ingredients
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli