Boldo leaves act as a liver protector and detoxifier, helping to prevent damage to the liver and gallbladder. They are also useful for counteracting poor digestion and intestinal irritation, and have a mild laxative and calming function.
Ingredients: boldo from Chile Nome botanico: Peumus Boldus Molina Origin: Chile
Dehydrated grapes are a delight that is obtained by subjecting fresh grapes to a drying process. Classified as dried fruit, jumbo grapes are very popular for preparing dishes, desserts or to eat as an appetizing snack. Its soft and fleshy texture at the same time makes it exquisite. It has remarkable properties: rich in fiber, low in fat and lots of calcium and vitamins.
The taste of these legumes is that intense and creamy of the most delicious chickpeas. Perfect for soups, side dishes and salads. They are shelled to facilitate cooking and digestibility, avoiding intestinal swelling. The peeled appearance of chickpeas does not affect their food quality: they are a great source of protein, vitamins, fibers and important mineral salts such as potassium, phosphorus and iron.
Ingredients : shelled chickpeas Origin: Australia
Soaking: 6 hours. Cooking time: 30 min. / in a pressure cooker 15 min.
The Lampung long pepper is a variety of Piper longum native to the province of Lampung, Indonesia. Characterized by compact and elongated berries, it has a warm aroma with smoky and sweet notes. Its flavor is spicy but balanced, ideal for flavoring curries, stews and infusions. Thanks to its aromatic and digestive properties, it is appreciated both in cooking and in traditional medicine.
Cubeb pepper or also called Java pepper is very pleasant to the palate and balanced with a particularly delicate and slightly balsamic spicy flavor. Its aroma is a bit similar to allspice with notes reminiscent of juniper berries and cloves. Recommended for meat dishes and present in numerous typical recipes of Arab pastry.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the patchouli plant. It has a very stimulating olfactory vibration that helps to free the mind from thoughts. Appreciated in aromatherapy and natural cosmetics, for its fragrance and the properties attributed to it. Origin: Indonesia
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.
The Murray River gives us water rich in salt, within millenary basins. A fascinating light pink salt, due to iron oxide and the presence of river algae, rich in beneficial carotene. To every dish this Australian salt gives a delicate flavor, which turns towards sweet, perfect for fish, vegetables, roasts and white meats, to be flavored in an original way.
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.