Chinese Five spices

Basil is used in Mediterranean cuisine in combination with tomatoes, cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white meats and some peach products. Basil is the basic ingredient of Genoese pesto, a typical sauce of Ligurian cuisine, together with pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil.

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basil

An exquisite variation for seasonings and touches of flavor, black garlic is produced by fermentation, and is rich in protein, 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.

Ingredients: black garlic

Spicy and aromatic, Zhug is a blend originally from Yemen with a complex and intense flavor. It gives the palate the nuances of various oriental spices, combined with garlic and chilli. A small amount is enough to add a touch of spiciness and color to many dishes of soups, rice, vegetables and meat. It can also be used for marinating, and creates delicious pungent notes in stews and barbecue grills.

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green pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, coriander, cardamom, chili, parsley.

Turmeric is a plant native to eastern India. The plant, introduced by sailors, is found in Europe already in the monastic writings of the 6th century. Due to the color similar to saffron, it was also wrongly called Indian saffron. The therapeutic power of turmeric is manifold.

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tumeric

The green curry paste used throughout Thailand is a small delicacy rich in flavor and aroma that would be a shame not to experience this wonderful blend of spices.
 

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chilli, spinach, lemongrass, garlic, salt, shallots, galangal, shrimp paste, kaffir lime, coriander. (this product may contain traces of fish)

Nettle is an excellent nutritional supplement, rich in varied nutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Antioxidants are important for maintaining physical and mental conditions. The use of nettle can also help improve skin, nails, hair, general health conditions, mood stabilization and sleep quality.

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nettle

Cardamom in green seeds is a spice particularly loved in the East and in the Arab countries, with a pungent, slightly spicy and fruity aroma, with hints of lemon and eucalyptus, but it is now also used in European kitchens. It is also rich in properties beneficial for health, and also for beauty: perfect for obtaining healthy herbal teas.

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green cardamom seeds

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.

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vanilla bourbon bio

Oregano has been widely used in cooking since Roman times. However, oregano is used to flavor many dishes, salads, sauces and sauces, cooked and raw dishes. It is excellent with many vegetables, tomatoes and aubergines, and with fish. In case of cold and flu you can make an infusion, also useful to facilitate digestion.

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oregano

Whether it's an outdoor barbecue or a home cooking on the plate, here are the practical tips you can no longer do without to make a truly perfect barbecue.

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salt, garlic, rosemary, laurel, sage, marjoram, fennel, juniper, thyme.

Cajenna pepper stimulates blood flow, is tonic and stomachic which facilitates digestion. The sweat effect makes it effective against colds, congestion and coughs. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Useful in case of headache, neuralgia, arthritis, pain in the muscles and oral cavity.

Ingredients: cajenna pepper

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.

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juniper powder

We can define paprika as a spice that is good for body and mind. The studies carried out on this vegetable have given very positive results. Contains multiple substances that offer wide-ranging benefits.

Ingredients: spicy smoked paprika
Origin: Spain

Mint, as well as in the kitchen, can be used as a natural remedy thanks to its many beneficial properties. Promotes digestion, fights bad breath. It is suitable in the kitchen on various dishes, meat, vegetables, omelettes, soups.

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peppermint

Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.

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cinnamon

Ginger is rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral agents. It is rich in vitamins A, B6, K, relieves the sense of nausea, migraine, indigestion, heartburn and stomach pain. Rich in vitamin B, it decreases the sense of hunger. Excellent for sore throat and flu as it acts as an anti-inflammatory.
 

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ginger