Coriander is an aromatic herb with a sour flavor and sweet notes, with a citrus aftertaste that evokes lemon. In its ground version, coriander is used as a spice in the kitchen in a practical way for many recipes. It is also known for the benefits of its antioxidants which protect cells from oxidative damage, help digestion and cleanse the body.
Ground fenugreek is a tasty spice with many beneficial properties. Used in cooking for many recipes, with its pungent and slightly bitter taste, it enriches spicy mixtures, first and second courses. It has an emollient action on the digestive system, and positively stimulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
Sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we don't like spicy, better choose sweet paprika. Sweet paprika is the only spice that must be used in considerable quantities, otherwise there is a risk that it will not make any contribution to the dish. It is particularly suitable for sauces, flavored butter, hard cheese.
Smoked sweet paprika lends itself very well to the preparation of various recipes. If we love the sweet, rich, fragrant, greedy taste, this is the indicated spice. It is a condiment widely used in Spanish cuisine, both with fish and with all types of soups and is an essential ingredient in most Spanish cured meats.
Paprika can be defined as a spice that is good for the body and mind. Studies carried out on this vegetable have given very positive results. It contains multiple substances that offer wide-ranging benefits. The properties of this spice are more than interesting, it offers benefits to the digestive system, has antiseptic properties and more.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.