It comes as a surprise to many that clove is actually a flower bud, these buds have to be picked at just the right time. Before flowering the buds will turn a deep red and this is the ideal time to harvest your clove. Clove buds come from an evergreen bush with vibrant pink flowers and purple berries. The clove plant does best in warm and humid regions. The earliest written record of the use of clove as a medicinal herb is by the Han Dynasty in China around 300 B.C. Like cinnamon clove was a prized spice and once rivaled the value of oil.
If you have ever had a licorice stick, then you already know what fennel seeds taste like. With its mild and enigmatic flavor, it often invites comparisons to anise. It is also used in many savory dishes, and is a common ingredient in sausages. In fact, even a bit of fennel seed added to a stew can make it seem to have more meat than it actually does.
Cayenne is of course suitable for use in a variety of savory dishes. It is an excellent addition to hummus and other bean dishes, and it gives a nice zing to a tub of popcorn. It can even be sprinkled over a rich, dark chocolate drink, giving it an added bit of heat at the end
Low gi rice, plant based sugar, turmeric, fenugreek seeds.
Pimenta dioica, commonly called allspice or Jamaica pepper, is native to the West Indies, Mexico and Central America. It is a small evergreen tree that typically grows from 20-40' tall. The dried unripe fruits (peppercorn-like drupes to 1/4" long) from this tree are ground up into the cooking spice known as allspice. Fruits (drupes to 1/4" long) are picked green, dried in the sun and stored, either powdered or whole, for culinary use. Whole fruits generally have a longer shelf life than powders and can be ground or crushed fresh when needed. Leaves (3-6" long) are oblong, leathery and aromatic. Leaves are sometimes used in cooking in somewhat the same manner as bay leaves (remove leaves after cooking). Creamy white flowers in panicles (pyramidal cymes) bloom from the upper leaf axils in summer. Female flowers give way to small green fruits which mature to reddish-brown. Allspice is perhaps the most important spice in Caribbean cuisine. It is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning, mole sauces, marinades and for pickling. It is also used as a spicy addition to meats, stews and sausages. Pimento dram is a rum-based Jamaican liqueur made with allspice. Jamaica is the primary exporter of allspice in the world today Pimento is the major spice produced in Jamaica, and Jamaica is still one of its' chief producers. The quality of pimento is rated by the amount of oil it contains and the composition of the oil. Jamaica pimento contains about 4% volatile oil and the eugenol content varies from 30-90%.
RTS curry powders are sweet, tart and fruity-spiced mix of flavours. Used in many Sri Lankan dishes, especially curries. Add towards the end of cooking for authentic flavour. Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the most complex in South Asia. Since ancient times, traders from all over the world who came to Sri Lanka brought their native cuisines to the island, resulting in a rich diversity of cooking styles and techniques. Use our RTS in your cooking to taste true flavours of Sri Lanka. Ceylon Curry Powder (250g) $9.99 CAD (1kg/2.2Lbs) $39.99 CAD
Vanilla beans, canned pineapple rings, titbits, chunks, pizza cut, fruit cocktail, dehydrated papaya, pineapple, wheat flour..
Brighten your dishes with the tangy kick of our Amchur Powder. Made from dried, unripe mangoes, it's a delightful way to add sourness to your recipes.
Infuse your meals with the robust, slightly bitter flavor of Ajowan Powder. Its distinct aroma will make your dishes stand out and awaken your taste buds.
Add a tangy, spicy heat to your dishes with our Mustard Powder. It's a great way to infuse your meals with a depth of flavor that is bold yet balanced.
Pepperoncini.
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Ghost chilli.
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Zaffran produced and pisstachue produced in Iran.
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Indian spices.
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Goya seasoning and spices.
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