Gourmet Spices
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Mexcian Taco Spice Mix – Mild, Salt-free
Product description
Our Mexican Taco spice mix is all you need to bring the authentic flavours of Mexico to your tacos. This mix has a big hit of flavour yet is very mild in heat so is perfect for the whole family. Although it has been specially blended with tacos in mind, this delicious blend can be added to just about any dish for a Mexican twist. Our flavourful blend is also a salt-free one so is a much healthier alternative to many of the other bottled sauces and blends on the market.
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Pepper Black Cracked
Product description
Black Pepper is picked from the flowering vine of the peppercorn plant and is the most pungent and flavourful variety of Pepper. Black peppercorns are picked green and then dried to 12% moisture content. The cracked form tends to be used in grinders and preserving meats. It has a woody flavour with a spicy heat. Pepper is used in all cultures and all types of cuisine. Also, it is known for improving the digestion.
The Spice People carry these pepper products ; pepper black whole, pepper black ground, pepper black cracked, pepper white whole, pepper white ground, pepper green whole, pepper lemon, pepper mill mix.
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Tarragon Leaves
Product description
Tarragon leaves are one of the four fines herbs and a key ingredient in French cuisine. It is popular in European cooking due to its distinct appetite-pleasing taste. Tarragon herb has narrow, pointed dark green leaves which give a warm, minty anise-like aroma, reminiscent of anise or licorice flavour. It’s sweet tangy aroma with a slightly bitter taste is much liked in egg dishes, cream soups, poultry roast, mustards or as a tarragon vinegar. Tarragon is an essential herb in Béarnaise and tartare sauce. However, it can easily dominate other flavours so should be added carefully. It is also rich in phytonutrients as well antioxidants that help promote health and prevent diseases.
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Kampot Pepper White
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Kampot Pepper is a unique pepper from Cambodia thats origins trace back to the Kingdom of Angkor in the 13th century. The pepper berry is picked once it’s reached its full maturity and turned a bright red colour. Kampot Pepper White is found at the core of the pepper berry. Once extracted, the white core is then sun-dried. This rare and unique pepper is a true delicacy and one of the highest quality peppers in the world. Kampot Pepper White has a clean, peppery aroma and a smooth flavour with a slow-building heat that echoes notes of fresh-cut grass and lime.
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Hibiscus Chai
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Hibiscus and mint chai is a sugar free herbal tisane which can be enjoyed as a warm brew or delicious iced tea for those hot summer days. Our brew is a wonderfully refreshing and sugar free, with no artificial sweetener or honey just the natural sweetness from hibiscus flowers. It is a terrific guilt free pick me up for those afternoon energy slumps. The hibiscus flowers add a wonderful sweetness that even kids will enjoy this as an alternative to cordial.
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Spanish Paella Spice – Mild
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This fragrant spice mix is a delicate blend of herbs and spices used in the making of Spain’s most famous dish – Paella. A flavourful blend that’s mild in taste, so suitable for the whole family. Can also be used to impart a wonderful flavour of the Mediterranean in soups, stews, roasted vegetables or as a meat marinade.
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Dill Seeds Whole
Product description
Dill seeds are a fragrant herb with light brown oval seeds. The seeds have a similar anise flavour to the tips, but they are more robust. They are most commonly used for pickling. They are used in Greek, Turkish and Slavic cooking. The seeds have a flavor similar to caraway but also resemble that of fresh or dried dill weed. Commonly used in European cooking in conjunction with it’s leafy counterpart for seafood such as salmon gravlax.
The spice people carry dill as; dill leaf tips
The spice people carry dill as; dill leaf tips and dill seeds whole.
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Onion Flakes
Product description
Onion flakes are made from fresh onions which are gently roasted, chopped and dried. This handy mix saves those tears and is great to take camping where space and refrigeration are limited.
The spice people carry these onion products ; onion flakes and onion powder.
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Parsley Flakes
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Parsley flakes are a versatile and popular rich forest green herb, and one of the most widely used herbs in Western cooking. It has a mild, refreshing and sweet flavour that complements many dishes and combines well with other herbs.
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Australian Native Pepper Berry Leaf
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Australian Native Pepper Berry Leaf, also known as ‘Mountain Pepper’ or ‘Tasmanian Native Pepper’, is one of Australia’s top native superfoods said to have four times the antioxidants of blueberries. This pepper is as delicious as it is healthy with a fruity peppery flavour that can be used in cooking or to season food when serving. Compared to our everyday pepper, Australian Native Pepper Berry Leaf has more of a herbal flavour and packs a spicer, sharper and hotter punch. After harvesting the leaves, we have dried them to lock in the flavour and aroma; the snap-lock seal on our barrier-proof packets also ensures it retains its flavour for many uses to come. An authentic taste of Australia.
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Poppy Seeds Blue Whole
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Blue Poppy Seeds are an oilseed grown on the opium poppy plant. The seeds have a bluish black colour and are kidney-shaped. They are used for their flavour and as a decoration. There are 2 main varieties, white and blue. The white poppy seeds are used more in curries as a thickening agent and are more subtle in flavour. They both have a pleasant sweet nutty flavour, that compliments savoury & sweet cooking.
The Spice People carry these poppy seeds products: poppy seeds blue and poppy seeds white.
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Rosemary Leaves
Product description
Rosemary is a large Mediterranean shrub with needle-like leave and with strong lemony pine aroma and pungent flavour. It is mostly used French, Spanish and Italian cuisines especially when cooking lamb and chicken. It is key ingredient in the French blend Herbs de Provence. It has many health benefits and also it has been used for medicinal purposes.
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Sesame Seeds White
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Sesame Seeds White are tiny, flat oval seeds from the sesame plant whose pods pop open when it reaches maturity scattering the seeds, hence the term “Open Sesame”. The seeds can have different colours including white and black. Sesame Seeds White are hulled seeds, with a earthy, nutty flavour, soft texture, and aroma of lightly caramelized milk, vanilla, and honey. For this reason, they are better suited for sweeter recipes such as cakes and sesame bars and are the most popular used in cooking. White seeds are sprinkled on breads & biscuits. The ground form makes delightful sweet desserts including halva. They are popular due to its distinctive flavour especially in European, South Middle East and Asian cuisine, while sesame seeds Black are used in East Asian cuisines. It can also be used as garnish. We also stock Sesame Seeds Black.
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Himalayan Pink Salt
Product Description
Himalayan Pink Salt is hand-mined inside the Himalayan Mountains and is suitable for consumption in its natural state. Its colour varies over a spectrum from red to white, the most common being pink. Himalayan Pink salt is considered the purest salt available and is much healthier than common table salt as it contains 84 trace mineral components. Himalayan Pink Salt is known to have more health qualities than that of regular rock salt. It helps to improve hydration in the body by absorbing water at a more rapid rate and balances out the body’s blood sugar levels. It also helps to prevent and release muscle cramping. As well as in cooking, the salts can also be used in baths for a soothing muscle soak or as a body scrub and exfoliator.
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Licorice Roots
Product description
Liquorice, a rhizome of a plant and ancient herb has a very sweet and anise flavour and considered a versatile ingredient. Liquorice is popular in Italy and Spain in its natural form as a mouth freshener. It is also excellent when combined with anise, vanilla and cinnamon to poach stone fruits. In Asian countries it is often an ingredient in Chinese master stocks.Also, it is used due to its health and medicinal properties.
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Portuguese Piri Piri – Hot
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Originally made in Mozambique by the Portuguese, this zesty spice blend is most commonly used as a spice rub on grilled chicken. With rich, smoky flavours and a little kick, this versatile spice rub can be used to jazz about just about any meat, seafood or even veg! Our Portuguese Piri Piri blend has a medium-hot heat rating.
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Dill Leaf Tips
Product description
Dill Leaf Tips are a fragrant herb with a flavour reminiscent of anise and citrus. Dill leaves are usually used in savoury dishes. They are an essential herb in Greek, Turkish and Slavic cooking. Commonly used in seafood dishes, particularly salmon. Dill is widely used in Europe and Asia. Dill is used as a topping for boiled potatoes covered with fresh butter.
The spice people carry dill as; dill leaf tips and dill seeds whole.
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Chilli Habanero Whole – Hot
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The Mexican Habanero Chilli is the hottest variety of chilli from Mexico. They are an integral component in Yucatecan Mexican cuisine. With their fruity & floral aroma, it is a popular choice for adding a spicy citrus-y kick to any dish. Dried Habanero Chilli is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. For optimum results and flavour, re-hydrate the chilli in boiling water for 20 minutes before use.
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Garlic Granules
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Garlic is obtained from a perennial plant and is member of the lily family, and relative to the onions. Dried garlic granules have a bitter-sweet flavour and a pungent aroma similar to fresh garlic. However Garlic granules have been roasted and dried and thus have a subtler flavour than fresh garlic.
The spice people carry these garlic products; garlic granules, garlic powder and garlic flakes smoked
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Mint Leaves
Product description
Mint leaves have a distinct sharp and fresh flavour and aroma that adds vibrancy to all manner of dishes. The dried leaves have a dark green colour and a pleasant aroma. It is commonly used in both savoury and sweet dishes and as a garnish in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Chilli Maras
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The Maras chilli is a cousin of Aleppo chilli grown in the country along the border between turkey and Syria in region of Maras, hence the name. The Maras chilli has a peppery and fruity flavour and is very bright and colourful . The chilli is sun-dried then ground and seeds are removed . When used in slow cooking, it adds a gentle lingering heat to dishes. It is usually cooked in oil to infuse its lovely flavour into dishes. In Turkey, they use more of this chilli than pepper , so it is quintessential to their cuisine.
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Marjoram Leaves
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Marjoram is a small, sweet and aromatic herb that a member of the family that hosts oregano and mint. It is more pungent than fresh marjoram. It has a savoury and grassy flavour subtler than oregano and milder than thyme. It is main ingredient in the blends as bouquet garni, herbs de provence, mixed herbs and Za’atar. It is used in Mediterranean and European cooking.
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Mexican Mole Poblano – Mild
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Used to make the rich, chocolatey sauce traditional to Mexico, Mole Poblano. This Mexican sauce is a true delicacy full of the deep rich flavours of cocoa, tomatoes and the spiciness of this exotic Mole spice blend. Use traditionally to make this delectable sauce or use the spice mix to create a wonderful depth of Mexican flavour in your slow-cooked meat dishes, to add a little kick to your beans or even sprinkle on some steaks before grilling. This blend has been used in Mexican cooking for eons and we can certainly see why!
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Mexican Adobo Seasoning – Mild
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Derived from the Spanish word ‘adobar’, meaning ‘to marinate’, this fragrant spice blend is a staple in Latin American and Mexican cooking. This flavourful blend is as versatile as it is delicious with a myriad of uses that extend beyond its namesake; add to soups, stews, roasted vegetables, rice dishes, or mix with oil to create a marinade for meat, fish and other seafood. Our version of Mexican Adobo Seasoning is a mild one making it suitable for the whole family.
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