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.
These small and aromatic seeds are known for their excellent properties, used both in cooking and for beneficial infusions. They give a very intense aroma and a slightly bitter taste to many recipes, appreciated in Asian, French and Cajun cuisines. Celery seeds are excellent for soups, broths, sauces, flavoring meat and the famous celery salt. They contain precious nutrients and antioxidants, useful for our well-being.
The organic vanilla pod is highly appreciated for its intense and natural aroma; mainly used to flavor desserts and to make excellent pastry creams. The pods of the Bourbon vanilla variety have a high concentration of the aromatic principle vanillin, and complex flavor notes. It is versatile on desserts, savory dishes and refined culinary creations. In addition, the pod provides antioxidant properties and a calming scent that combats stress and promotes rest.
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.
We can define paprika as a spice that is good for the body and good mood, stimulates the palate and satisfies originality in the kitchen. An ingredient that gives a pungent and intense flavor to dishes, with smoky notes perfect in many preparations - especially meat and vegetables. In addition, paprika contains multiple compounds that offer benefits to our body.
This smoky and aromatic chili pepper is typical of Mexican cuisine but now appreciated all over the world. The right spiciness and the flavor profile with fruity notes, make this chipotle chili versatile in different recipes. You can use it raw to flavor meat, fish, vegetable, soup dishes in an appetizing way. The version of the crushed red Jalapeno is practical, perfect for sauces and marinades for the barbecue.
An exquisite variant for seasonings and touches of flavor, black garlic is produced by fermentation, and is rich in proteins, phosphorus and calcium. In this way, the pungent taste of white garlic is avoided while maintaining the nutritional principles; indeed, doubling the natural antioxidant and antibiotic properties.
The dish is known all over the world, but it is not paella if it does not include this mix of aromatic and delicate spices - suitable for both fish and meat paella. The amount of spiced mixture is subjective based on taste, you can try it with a teaspoon and then adapt it to your paella recipes!
Vanilla is mainly for flavoring desserts and for making excellent creams. The aroma is given by the presence of vanillin with antioxidant properties which helps maintain a young organism by counteracting the action of free radicals. It is also useful for fighting stress and defeating insomnia.
The crusco pepper is a variety of pepper typical of Basilicata, a region in southern Italy. Once harvested, the peppers are dried in the sun or in special dryers, becoming crunchy and maintaining a sweet and intense flavour. Cruschi peppers are a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, used both whole and in powder form, to enrich traditional dishes such as pasta, soups and side dishes, giving a unique and characteristic taste.
