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.
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.
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.
Nutmeg powder is a spice obtained by grinding the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). It is known for its warm, sweet and slightly spicy aroma, and is used in cooking to flavor both sweet and savory dishes. Among its common uses are the preparation of desserts, hot drinks such as mulled wine, and meat or vegetable dishes.
Wild fennel flowers are the small inflorescences that form the umbrella of the plant, highly appreciated as a condiment in cooking. They are collected at the beginning of flowering, dried and then "shelled" in order to obtain this fragrant spice, with a complex and balanced taste. The fennel flower is particularly suitable for flavoring pork, mushrooms, aubergines, olives and typical dishes such as snails in a pan.
Candied citron is a tasty sweet snack that satisfies the gluttony of those looking for a delicious dessert, but also contains vitamins, simple sugars and fibers, useful for well-being. Candied citron is known for its digestive properties and for the well-being of the intestinal tract. Also perfect for decorating desserts and cassata, it is an original ingredient for desserts and as a hunger-breaker snack.
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.
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.
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.
Of Indonesian origin, curry has also become a fundamental ingredient in Western recipes. It will enrich the flavor making a pleasant tantalizing scent in all your dishes.
