The Fleur de sel of the Algarve is called in Portugal the “sun cream”, and represents a very precious salt, known since the ancient Romans. It has recently been rediscovered by chefs around the world. It shows a crunchy texture, a mild flavor and an ivory white color. Very rich in magnesium and potassium, and goes well with any type of dish.
Pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted, a fragrant and tasty snack. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, for health and diet (without exaggerating). Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
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.
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
Pumpkin seeds are known for their vermifuge properties. Snack and ingredient for tasty and healthy dishes. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional intake. Excellent as a mid-morning snack or in the afternoon in their natural version.
Ground yellow mustard is used for the production of cream mustard which accompanies numerous dishes throughout the western world. It can be used during the cooking of roasts to obtain savory and pleasant consistency. In this form it can also be used for marinades and "rub".
We can use black mustard seeds to treat chronic constipation, as a diuretic and in gargle to treat the angine. It is a friend of the stomach, it is stimulating, febrifugal, antiscorbutic, and it can cause vomiting. Even dizziness, asthma, lumbago, sciatic, intercostal pain, tooth ache, menstrual pain, are all curable if we rely on mustard.
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.
This mix of Middle Eastern spices is widespread in Lebanese, Israeli and Syrian cuisine. Elevates the flavors of each dish and creates a unique, pungent and slightly smoked aroma, on white and sheep meat dishes, legume soups, fish. Also called a blend of 7 spices, Baharat is also used on rice and marinades.
Yellow mustard seeds are a spice derived from the seeds of the mustard plant (Sinapis alba). These seeds are small, light yellow in color and have a spicy, slightly bitter flavor. They are used in the kitchen to prepare mustard paste, flavor dishes and preserve food. Yellow mustard is common in many cuisines around the world and adds a distinctive flavor to various dishes, from marinades to salad dressings.