Red Savina Habanero Powder is an extremely spicy spice obtained by grinding Red Savina Habanero chili peppers, known for their intense heat and fruity flavor. This powder is used to add a strong spicy note to a variety of dishes, from sauces and marinades to soups and stews. The Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) for this type of Habanero can reach up to 577,000, making it one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. It is advisable to handle it with care and use it in small quantities to avoid overwhelming the taste of the dishes.
Malagueta pepper or Guinea pepper is particularly rich in essential oils. Its scent is reminiscent of ginger, but notes of cardamom can also be perceived, so much so that it is often used or recommended as a substitute for the latter in recipes. It is used to flavor stews and some grains of this spice are added to the traditional drink based on kola nut typical of Sicily.
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
The cumin plant, is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. Some research is also testing its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects of using cumin extracts on overweight and blood sugar.
Coltsfoot is a plant known in herbal medicine, as effective against coughs and diseases of the respiratory system. Thanks to its active ingredients, it acts with a balsamic and expectorant effect, useful for promoting the functionality of the upper respiratory tract. Calms the cough, helps to counteract inflammation of the throat and has useful properties for the well-being of the mucous membranes.
Ingredients: coltsfoot Botanical name: Tussilago Farfara L. Origin: Balkans
Herbs of Provence are a blend of fresh or dried aromatic plants. Unmissable in the recipes of local cuisine, these herbs are used to give the final touch in vegetable-based dishes, in stews, sauces, ragu and in grilled fish and meat, such as that of Sisteron lamb.
Fenugreek grains have strong properties that make them a tasty and beneficial spice. They are used in cooking for many recipes, for a soothing action on the digestive system and to stimulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
Black pepper is more than just a spice, and used daily it is a real natural drug. Used for healing purposes for millennia, it goes beyond the idea of a simple spice. Black pepper would stimulate the production of natural endorphins by acting as a kind of natural antidepressant. Characteristic is the brown color of the large and full-bodied grains.
Chia seeds have excellent quantities of good fats, fiber, proteins, calcium, magnesium etc. Among these properties, anti-colitis, anti-cholesterol and slimming properties stand out, as well as the preventive action of diabetes and osteoporosis, and the anti-inflammatory one for the gastric mucosa and rebalancing of hormones for women in pre and menopause.
The properties of guarana allow to give energy to our body. Both physically through caffeine, which helps endurance and physical activity, and by stimulating brain and intellectual functions. It works by strengthening the activities of concentration, study, memory. Guarana seeds are tonic to use in case of stress, exhaustion and psycho-physical fatigue. It also acts by purifying the intestine, promoting a laxative action. Despite being rich in caffeine, guarana does not cause agitation or insomnia.
Ingredients: guarana seeds Botanical name: Paullinia cupana HBK Origin: Brazil
Garam Masala spice blend is believed to contain a balance of all six flavors. It has sweetness, heat, spiciness, and a hint of floral nuances. When these spices combine, they create a special blend, adding incredible depth and complexity to a wide array of traditional dishes and creative recipes.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon, Cumin, Nutmeg, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cloves, Bay Leaf.
Natural persimmons are delicious and beneficial fruits. Being dehydrated fruits without added sugar, they release a delicate and naturally sweet taste on the palate, not excessively sugary.
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