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.
Himalayan pink salt is an ancient fossil salt extracted from the mines of Khewra, at the foot of the Himalayan mountain range. It is a soft salt in taste, less savory than common salt; it can enhance the flavor of meat and fish. Interesting for the many minerals it contains, for the purpose of well-being, it makes available many elements including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, sulfur and iron. It is a very popular salt also for its pink color, perfect for decorating dishes in a decorative and scenographic way.
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.
A salt created with the combination of hibiscus flowers to give it a delicious appearance and a sour taste designed to make it ideal for meat and fish.
Cameroon black pepper belongs to the Piperaceae family. It is a very rare pepper with a special flavor, much appreciated by connoisseurs and chefs, so much so that it is classified as one of the best varieties of pepper in the world. Its unique and aromatic flavor is well suited to beef or pork, excellent in soups and lends itself to countless combinations, even unconventional ones.
Formosa honey black tea is famous in Taiwan. The leaves of these tea trees would produce sweetness like honey after the reaction of some insect bites. The more insects gnaw on the tea leaves, the more noticeable the honey flavor of the tea will be. Hence growers avoid using pesticides to make this tea natural and good-tasting, sweet and refreshing.
It is extracted manually from the Peruvian salt marshes of Maras, along the Andes mountain range, at a height of 3000 meters. This salt offers unique flavors and a wealth of minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron. Naturally pink, it gives the palate crunchy and compact crystals. It is excellent for flavoring white and red meat dishes, vegetables; perfect for the barbecue.
Essential oil of wild sage (salvia officinalis) leaves, steam distilled. Tonic for blood vessels and nervous system. Its aroma promotes creativity, inspiration, euphoria and the awakening of a free sensuality. Origin: Morocco Origine: Marocco
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.
Sunflower seeds can be considered as a natural supplement of beneficial elements for the health of our body. They contain group B vitamins and vitamin E, and can be a healthy hunger-busting snack, both for adults and children.
Nettle is an excellent nutritional supplement, rich in varied nutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Antioxidants are important for maintaining physical and mental conditions. The use of nettle can also help improve skin, nails, hair, general health conditions, mood stabilization and sleep quality.