Macadamia nuts, a healthy and energetic natural snack. It is harvested from the Macadamia tree native to Australia. Local populations have been using them since ancient times given the great nutritional properties of these nuts, so strange and particular to our eyes..
It comes from the salt lakes of Larnaca and Limassol, which owe their strong saline concentration to the nearby sea, which filters the extremely porous soil. The Cyprus salt is enriched with charcoal obtained from the combustion of softwood barks such as lime, birch and willow - which give it its typical dark color.
The white Cyprus salt is shown in the pyramidal shape with its sea salt crystals in flakes. The crystals are characterized by a savory flavor, but sweeter than common table salt. The white Cyprus salt is appreciated in the kitchen both in the preparation phase of the dishes and in the seasoning of the moment, directly on the plate.
Peach is a summer fruit appreciated for its diuretic, moisturizing, refreshing and nourishing qualities. As a fruit, even in the dehydrated version, it retains nutrients that are very useful for the well-being and psycho-physical balance of the human being.
Green pepper is used to flavor fish and meat dishes (chicken, turkey, pork, beef). The recipe for fillet with green pepper is famous. It is particularly appreciated for its spicy, fresh and delicately herbaceous flavour. Green pepper also goes well with other spices, including nutmeg, coriander and juniper.
Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.
Exotic fruit par excellence, Medjoul dates have properties and benefits including antioxidant effects, excellent for fighting the cellular aging process. In addition, Medjoul dates are the best-selling on the market for their delicious flavor, enveloping also thanks to their softness.
Cassia ground cinnamon has an intense flavor that goes well with salty foods and flavors meat. In the Middle East it accompanies stews, lamb, goose and duck meat; in Thailand pork and dried fruit; in Morocco it is combined with pigeon pastilla; in Yorkshire it is excellent in braised ham. A pinch of cinnamon is perfect in mashed potatoes, ravioli and pumpkin risotto. It gives a unique aroma to vegetable pies or natural yoghurt.
Notoriously rich in vitamin C, orange is also famous for its protective properties for the body. Sliced oranges, dried, are excellent to eat as snacks, or as ingredients for tasty sweet dishes. Among the specialties resulting from processing, such as jams, dehydrated oranges are often appreciated for the concentration of nutrients, as well as for their sweet taste.
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.
Red kampot pepper has a mild, yet strong aroma. Its flavor is unique and varied, it can be very spicy, slightly sweet or have floral or citrus nuances. Indeed, the very spicy version has slight shades of eucalyptus and mint.
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.