Rich in vitamin C and energy sugars, orange is famous for its beneficial properties on the body. As a snack it is also very popular in the candied orange peel version, i.e. dried and then dipped in sugar syrup. Cuped candied oranges are delicious to eat as snacks, or as ingredients for sweet dishes. Among the specialties of oranges, these candied fruit are often appreciated for the concentration of nutrients, as well as for their sugary flavor: vitamins, simple sugars and fibers.
Candied lemons can be eaten as they are or are highly appreciated in the preparation of desserts, such as panettone, chopped into Sicilian cannoli and to enrich creams.
Saffron is a spice widely used in oriental cuisine in the preparation of meat, fish and rice dishes; also popular for flavoring desserts and drinks. The intense and persistent aroma of saffron, and the bitter taste that characterizes it, make it a prized spice, among the most precious and expensive in the world. In Italy, the use of saffron on risotto alla milanese is well known.
Ginger is rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral agents. It is rich in vitamins A, B6, K, relieves the sense of nausea, migraine, indigestion, heartburn and stomach pain. Rich in vitamin B, it decreases the sense of hunger. Excellent for sore throat and flu as it acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Couscous is the most popular dish in Morocco and North Africa, but spread all over the world. Giving an aromatic flavor with the couscous flavoring on dishes is something unique and makes the taste of the food particular.
Ingredients
ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, hot paprika.
The beneficial properties of juniper were known from the time of the ancient Egyptians. They were in fact used for embalming and for disinfecting rooms. The numerous active ingredients contained in the plant, juniper, confer important therapeutic benefits on them. Widely used in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
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.
Shirò is a spicy dish typical of the cuisine of the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Eritrea, which is served hot on fermented enjera bread. This mixture represents the union of various ingredients that compose it, ready to create a creamy and aromatic chickpea Shirò, perfect to accompany your dishes, exotic or not.
Ingredients:
chickpeas, red chili pepper, garlic, ginger, red onion, oregano, salt, fenugreek, black cumin, fennel, black cardamom.
A selected blend of aromas, with a savory taste and perfect to accompany vegetable side dishes, greens and salad dishes. Also excellent on caprese, omelette or boiled egg. We offer a simple and much appreciated condiment, based on aromatic herbs and spices that add lively flavour.
Prepare the typical Hungarian main course using this mix, specially composed to flavor it. Goulash mix is a tasty condiment made with a special combination of vegetables, spices and aromatic herbs. Incorporate this mix into your Goulash to give it a pungent and fragrant touch, to be experimented with on the many variations of beef, chicken and even fish.
Ingredients:
paprika, salt, tomato, onion, cumin, black pepper, marjoram, chives.
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those who have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
Ground star anise is a real antibiotic from nature. The most interesting active ingredient present in star anise, called anethole, has also shown anti-inflammatory properties. From the extraction of its essential oil it is used in medicine and herbal medicine for the preparation of drugs and natural remedies.
