Fermented & Processed Pickles Fermented and processed pickles create tasty salads, snacks, side dishes and toppings. They are low in fat, fresh and can be easily stored. In Egypt and the Middle East, torsi â?? a mix of vegetable pickle is an everyday side dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pickled radishes, turnips, carrots, cucumber, onion and chili are the most commonly consumed, together with cauliflower, olives and lemon. There are many health benefits related to adding pickled vegetables to one's diet. Ancient Egyptians loved pickles and Cleopatra claimed that pickles helped her maintain her beauty. It increases your metabolism, brine pickles are calorie free, they are ideal for low carb snacking and good for the digestive system. Our fermented and processed pickles are prepared with cold, salted brine for up to three months so that the bitter compound is removed, the vegetables are softened and imbued in flavor. It is then washed and sorted and packaged in containers in a brine solution for its preservation. The harvesting process plays a key role in our pickle produce. Our farmers select the finest olives and vegetables. Each olive is selected according to ripeness before the fermentation process commences. For the preservation process, our vegetables and olives are transferred to large tanks that are filled with a brine solution, which is made up of water and 10% salt. It takes up to three months for the fermentation process to be completed. This process is necessary to break down the sugar in the vegetables, and to produce the carbon dioxide so that the pickled vegetables can be stored for many months after packaging. Once the fermentation process is complete, the vegetables and olives are removed from the brine and immersed in water to remove all the salt. At this stage any slicing and selecting takes place. The vegetables and olives are then packaged with a liquor consisting of brine and labelled for shipment.
Overview Flaxseeds are considered one of the world's first super foods and have been consumed for over 6000 years. These seeds are packed with fibre, fatty acids, and fights cancer, cardiovascular problems. It is easily considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Common Uses Flaxeeds on their own aren't necessarily the most exciting meal, but it makes great breakfast dishes. It can be cooked like one would cook oatmeal and served the same way. It can also be added in smoothies to add a nutty flavor. Flaxseeds are also added to breads and salads. In the Middle East, these seeds are added to meat dishes to create a substantial meal. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview Fennel Seed is a small elongated seed that is both used whole or ground and is identified by its licoricey flavour. It is native to the Mediterranean region, but also grown and processed in the Middle East. In India, it is most welcoming to receive a bowl of fennel seeds with small sugar crystals after a meal is paid for. It freshens the breath and leaves the mouth with that licoricey smell. Common Uses Fennel seeds can be used whole or ground in a wide array of meat and fish dishes. It also adds unique flavours to vegetarian dishes such as dahls, grain pilafs and vegetable curries. Italian cuisine benefits from fennel seeds by adding it to breads and meaty stews. It is not only limited to savoury dishes, no, fruit salads with a sprinkle of fennel seeds makes for quite a taste sensation. Homemade crackers with a sprinkle of fennel seed is quite delicious too. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview Sunflower Seeds are a unique food source. It provides a healthy source of essential oils and an excellent source of fibre. It is perhaps the most commonly available seed on the market. Common Uses Sunflower seeds can be eaten whole while raw or cooked. It is often added to the top of breads and even cakes. Sunflower seeds are found in trail mixes and breakfast foods. In the Middle East, it is consumed as a snack whether salted or unsalted. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview Sesame seeds are de-corticated to remove the black skin before it is packaged and used. It is available in a range of colours too, whether white, brown, black, red and yellow or hulled. The darker seeds have the most flavours. Common Uses Sesame seed has a nutty, fresh burst-in-the-mouth flavour that is most commonly used as a bread and bun topping. It can also be sprinkled over fresh salads, and in Asian cooking it is sprinkled over stir fries too. Ground sesame is the main ingredient in Tahini, which is an essential paste in the Middle East. Seed bars almost always have sesame as a main ingredient. It works very well with chicken and it adds a very distinctive taste to rice dishes that are served with Asian meals. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview The Pharaohs and Queens of Egypt used Luffa to soften their skins, with what was back then known as a vegetal glove. It is also called a creepy cloth and its grown in the Far East. Common Uses Luffa has softening and exfoliating properties and removes dead skin when it is used. It also stimulates tissue and at the same time promotes blood circulation. Recommended Storage Rinse it well. Rinse your loofah well after each use and squeeze and shake out excess water Keep it dry Disinfect it Microwave it to kill the germs Wash your loofah in the washing machine
Overview Molokhia is a dark and leafy green plant. It is also known as the Jew's Mallow. It is a very acquired taste as it develops a viscosity like that of an okra when cooked. It is grown and processed all over the Middle East. Although it is mostly used fresh and in frozen form, the dried form is commonly used in countries where this plant doesn't grow. Common Uses The Lebanese version is served as a soup garnished with pita croutons, onion and red wine vinegar. In Egypt it is more toned down by serving as a green soup only â?? flavoured with a lot of garlic, coriander - scooped up with fresh, soft bread. It is also served on top of rice with roasted chicken or duck. The key in its flavour is the Taqliya which is made up of the chopped garlic fried in butter and seasoned with ground coriander. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview Kibbled onions are produced when fresh onions are cored, peeled, washed, inspected and then sliced finely before it is dried. A refining process is also completed by sieving the dried elements. Onion powder is made from dehydrated, ground onions and is also commonly used in seasoning. It is a common element of spice mixes and meat rubs and marinades. Common Uses Kibbled onion is added to soups and stews, casseroles and curries, and any sauce-based cuisine that requires lengthy simmering. It can also be added to rice and potato dishes as kibbled onion tends to melt away yet leave behind its distinctive flavor. It leaves behind a sweeter taste that you don't often get when using fresh onions. Onion powder can be used in almost all savory dishes. It should be added at the beginning of the cooking process to absorb and blend in with the other flavors. It has a very strong smell, yet it works excellently as a dry rub for both meat and poultry. A dash of onion powder will give new meaning to humble mashed potatoes. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Overview Red Chili is cultivated and processed in many parts of the world. The flavours range from mildly hot to extremely spicy. Common Uses Red Chili is used in stews, soups and in bean dishes. Chili ice cream as well as chili chocolate are two relatedly new dessert concepts that are enjoyed all over the world. Hispanic cuisine is known for having red chili as an ingredient. It is a perfect addition to tomato-based stews, sauces and soups. Peanut and sesame seed oils are enhanced with red chili when used in oriental noodle dishes. Recommended Storage The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking. Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Fresh & Frozen Vegetables The River Nile and its delta has been a fertile basis for vegetables since the Ancient Egyptian kingdoms. During these centuries, the Egyptian people have mastered the art of irrigation and how to read climates. Our Egyptian grown and processed fresh and frozen vegetables meet the quality and food safety demands of the European Union. These fresh and frozen vegetables are both pre-cooled and of the highest quality. Strawberry Whole Artichoke Bottoms Peas & Carrots Whole Broad Beans Pomegranates Okra Extra Fine Molokhia Minced Broccoli florets Green Peas Okra Fine Molokhia Leaves Mixed Vegetables Split Broad Beans Okra One Spinach Leaves Cauliflower florets Green Beans Okra Zero Colocasia Vegetables Soup
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