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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.
dried turmeric
Turmeric is a spice very similar to a drug. It is used for treatment, but is first added to daily nutrition as a preventive measure, so as not to get sick. In light of its many virtues, it should no longer be excluded from nutrition and each of us should get into the habit of using a pinch in everyday cooking.
Since health is a precious commodity, turmeric should be welcomed as one of the gifts that nature has made available to us to safeguard it. Starting from the anti-inflammatory one, this spice can in fact help our body to reduce inflammatory mechanisms. It also performs an important purifying function, supporting our body in the process of expelling toxins, and increasing the production of bile. Turmeric is also a known antioxidant and anticancer, healing and digestive element.
Among its other properties, that of glycemic stabilizer, antibacterial, antihistamine, immunostimulant, sebum regulator, soothing, and cardiovascular protector stand out. In short, a real wonder for our body, well known to cooking enthusiasts. In fact, turmeric can be used to prepare drinks or as a seasoning spice.
There are many recipes in this regard, and much depends on the use and purpose you want this spice to have for you.
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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.
dried turmeric
This herbaceous plant has several healthy properties, as well as gastronomic, known for centuries. Even today, its leaves are used both to flavor dishes with an intense taste, and to create herbal teas useful against stomach pain, aerophagia, as a function of digestive aid and astringent.
coriander leaves
Anise has been known since ancient times both as a flavoring and as a medicine. Even the king of England saw an opportunity to increase revenue and declared it a taxable spice. The money was then used to pay for the maintenance of London Bridge.
Ingredients: anise seeds in powder
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.
ground thyme
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
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.
oregano
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.
sweet paprika
From this Mexican Chipotle pepper you get a unique spice from the smoking process. The variety of Chipotle Jalapeno is particularly tasty, capable of giving a lively flavor, with a high but versatile spiciness for each type of dish - it raises the flavor and stimulates the appetite.
chili chipotle Crushed green jalapeno
Ground Cardamom 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.
green cardamom
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those who have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
fennel
Gomasio is a toasted and finely chopped condiment (or pounded with a mortar) used to flavor first courses, soups, second courses, salads and sauces. It is not an excessively light dressing because sesame is an oily seed, but it is healthier than common table salt.
Black SESAME, white SESAME, unrefined salt.
Chervil is an officinal and aromatic plant with diuretic and purifying properties, and useful for the respiratory system and against constipation. It is an aromatic herb very similar to parsley, but much more delicate. Rich in vitamin C, carotene, mineral salts, iron, calcium and magnesium, important for muscles and nerves.
chervil
Fennel as an officinal herb, is an excellent remedy for digestive problems, and in consideration of these beneficial virtues towards the digestive system, it can be very useful for those who have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
fennel
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.
cinnamon
Blend specially made for a nice caprese, with a pleasant and tasty flavor. Also useful for flavoring salads, au gratin vegetables, boiled potatoes or boiled eggs by adding a little extra virgin olive oil raw.
salt, oregano, chilli, tomato, carrot, onion.
Mixture of spicy spice, excellent for tasting a fabulous chili mex based on beans, capable of giving taste and spiciness to the dishes, of supporting our cardiovascular system and of alleviating annoying pains . A spice suitable for flavoring dishes based on meat, vegetables or various legumes.
paprika, black pepper, salt, chilli pepper, cumin, garlic.
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: cayenne pepper
Origin: India
