Gomasio is a Japanese condiment made from toasted and chopped sesame, used in cooking to flavor first and second courses, soups, salads and delicious sauces. It represents a beneficial aromatic solution, compared to common table salt: it contains less sodium and provides the body with various nutrients. The version of black gomasio includes dark sesame rich in antioxidants and minerals.
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.
Garlic powder is a practical form in the kitchen, to flavor recipes in a meticulous as well as tasty way. You can prepare many recipes with this irreplaceable seasoning, used for centuries for its flavor and healthy qualities. The powdered version is perfect for seasoning fish dishes, white meat such as chicken or turkey, and to make its flavor on roasts, stuffings and barbecue rubs.
Sumac is a spice with a fresh and slightly acidic flavor, excellent for seasoning first and second courses or for adding more flavor to drinks. Historically used in the Middle East and known in Sicily as Sommacco, this spice also has beneficial draining and digestive properties and is a powerful antioxidant.
Hemp seeds contain numerous essential nutrients for our well-being, including proteins, vegetable fats, vitamins and minerals. They can be included in the diet to aid digestion and joint function, alleviate disorders related to the menstrual cycle and menopause. Hemp seeds are a real wonder food, tasty thanks to the flavor that evokes hazelnut and is exquisite in many recipes.
Pepper by name...but not by fact, cayenne pepper is in fact the name commonly attributed to a cultivar of chili pepper, of medium spiciness. A must in Mexican chili, it goes well with both meat and fish dishes. Excellent on seafood and in chocolate desserts. Rich in beta carotene, thanks to its thermoregulatory and sudorific effect, it can be helpful in case of flu or cold.
Thyme is a spice that makes many preparations pleasant. With an aromatic, slightly spicy taste, it can be easily used to flavor pasta dishes, roasted meat, grilled meat, fish and fillings. Liqueurs and vinegars are also produced. Combined with wine, garlic, onion, brandy, it is used to prepare excellent sauces for meat dishes.
Dried onion flakes make the properties and benefits of the bulb so appreciated in the kitchen available in a practical way. It is ideal for enriching many dishes with a pungent and astringent, slightly sweet taste. Versatile for many recipes of healthy and tasty dishes. It also has antioxidant compounds and minerals useful for well-being, purifying for the body and for the airways.
A particular Curry, a mix composed of whole spices versatile in the kitchen. It can be added halfway through cooking, or used when needed - crushed in a mortar to insert it into the recipe. Originating from the Indian region of Goa, it shows a warm, full-bodied and moderately spicy blend; with sweet notes that make it perfect for not adding too much spiciness to spicy dishes.
This spice mix is complex and with multiple tones on the palate and smell. Perfect for flavoring fish, meat and vegetable dishes, and especially vegetarian dishes. Take advantage of the spiciest and most intense Indian flavors, which come directly from the culture of the Malabar region, on the southwest coast of Kerala.
Similar to spicy Indian curry, Masala is used to season white pork and lamb, with an aromatic touch and balanced in flavors. Born in Mauritius, with a recipe handed down over time, it can give a versatile touch among the many flavors that reach the palate, to be creatively modulated in your recipes, based on the dish you prepare.
Laurel is also called "Laurel" or "Poets' Tree", it has been known for centuries in cooking and herbal medicine. Its dried leaves are used both to flavor dishes and as an infusion. An infusion based on bay leaves helps digestion: it avoids annoying fermentations, fights stomach discomfort and loss of appetite. Very useful in the kitchen for flavoring potatoes, stews and second courses such as white meat stew.
