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.
Cumin Seeds
Native to the Mediterranean region but now also grown in Asia. Used in pickling and in rice dishes As an infusion they can help relieve diarrhoea and indigestion.
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Cumin Seeds
Dill Herb
Sweet flavour with a taste of caraway. Usually used to flavour egg dishes, vinegars and pickles. Helps relieve digestive problems and to stimulate breast milk.
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Dill Herb
Dill Seeds
Pickling spice with a refreshing taste. Native to Scandinavian cuisine, added to breads, bakes, potato dishes, soups and stews. Helps relieve digestive problems and to stimulate breast milk.
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Dill Seeds
Fennel Seeds
Mediterranean spice used in the relief and prevention of constipation and the feeling of bloatedness. Try toasting the seeds to accentuate their flavour.
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Fennel Seeds
Fenugreek Leaves
Also known as Methi leaves, these leaves have a strong aroma and usually used in Indian cooking.
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Fenugreek Leaves
Fenugreek Seeds
Relative of the pea family. Having a pungent flavour used in curries and to flavour chutneys, sauces and pickles. As an infusion may help control sugar levels in the blood. Can be sprouted.
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Fenugreek Seeds
Flaked Garlic
Oldest spice to date. Regaled for maintaining good general health. Aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
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Flaked Garlic
Garam Masala
Aromatic blend of cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg & bay leaves used in many Indian dishes. Usually added at the end of cooking.
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Cumin, Coriander, Cardamom, Black pepper, Nutmeg, Bay leaves
Garlic Granules
Oldest spice to date. Regaled for maintaining good general health. Aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
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Garlic Granules
Anise Seed
Strong tasting seeds related to the cumin family. Mainly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine to flavour breads, cakes and biscuits. When chewed they help freshen the breath and to cure indigestion.
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Aniseed