Spices & Seasoning

DESCRIPTION : Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi.  Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of...

DESCRIPTION : Bay leaf, also called laurel leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree, Laurus nobilis, an evergreen of the family Lauraceae, indigenous to co...

DESCRIPTION : Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees.  When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, called cinnamon stic...

DESCRIPTION : Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or...

DESCRIPTION : Dried lemons are actually limes and are used heavily in Persian Gulf and also Iranian cuisine where they add a strong bitter flavor i...

DESCRIPTION : Herbs dried carefully can preserve the flavour, colour, and essential oils from the plant for months to come. It's also very easy to ...

  DESCRIPTION : Black pepper comes from the pepper plant, a smooth woody vine that can grow up to 33 feet in hot and humid tropical climates. .....

DESCRIPTION : Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum.  It's aptly named for the star-shaped pods fr...

DESCRIPTION : Whole White Pepper has a sharp, penetrating aroma and a hot, pungent taste.  It has a milder, more delicate flavor than Black Pepper ...