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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.


Ground Nutmeg

Ground Nutmeg

Kernel of this nut is ground to a fine powder. Native to South East Asia. Used in soups and cheese based sauces and Xmas baking. Used in moderation, may be used to treat bronchitis, rheumatism and flatulence.


Ground White Pepper

Ground White Pepper

Interchangeable with ground black pepper in cooking although white is preferred for light coloured dishes. White peppercorns are fully ripened berries which are more aromatic but less hot than black peppercorns.


Ginger Root

Ginger Root

Hot sweetish Southeast Asian spice used in marinades, Asian cuisine and baking. Used as a base in most curry mixes. May be used to treat digestion disorders and to improve circulation, travel and morning sickness.


Green Peppercorns

Green Peppercorns

Unripe berries having a mild flavour.


Ground Allspice

Ground Allspice

These small, round berries which are ground to a powder taste like a mixture of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. They can be used in savoury dishes, especially those of Caribbean origin, as well as cakes and biscuits.


Ground Black Pepper

Ground Black Pepper

Delicious aromatic spice which adds flavour to all savoury dishes.


Ground Cardamon

Ground Cardamon

Used as a flavoruing in food and drink preparation. Member of the ginger family. Used in Eastern and continental Europe in the preparation of pickles, soups, breads and biscuits. They can help stimulate the appetite and aid digestion.


Ground Chilli

Ground Chilli

Native of the West Indies and Mexico. Very strong and powerful flavour, just a pinch is needed. Adding chilli to your cooking is thought to be helpful for the heart and circulation.


Ground Cinnamon

Ground Cinnamon

Sweet, warm spice from the bark of a tree native to Sri Lanka essential in many sweet dishes.It can help improve the function of both respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and to treat colds and flu.


Ground Cloves

Ground Cloves

Adds warmth and a kick of spice to baked apples, stewed dried fruit and baked gammon.