The beneficial properties of juniper berries 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 juniper berries give them important therapeutic benefits. Widely used in folk medicine to treat various ailments.
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.
Wild fennel seeds are considered a particular aromatic spice in cooking, to enrich the flavor of our dishes with a rather sweet taste reminiscent of anise. They are used as ingredients in the home preparation of bread, crackers and breadsticks. Excellent flavorings for recipes with pork, boiled potatoes, gratinated vegetables and other Mediterranean cuisine specialties.
Wild fennel flowers are the small inflorescences that form the umbrella of the plant, highly appreciated as a condiment in cooking. They are collected at the beginning of flowering, dried and then "shelled" in order to obtain this fragrant spice, with a complex and balanced taste. The fennel flower is particularly suitable for flavoring pork, mushrooms, aubergines, olives and typical dishes such as snails in a pan.
Thanks to its intense taste, ground rosemary is suitable to accompany fish, meat and many vegetables. It cannot be missing with roasted potatoes and is often used to brush meat and grilled fish with oil. It has a delicate aroma and can also be used in cooking.
The sage with a pungent and camphoric flavor can be used to flavor meat, vegetables, omelettes, soups and stews. In French recipes, sage is used for the preparation of soups and flavoring white meats and salami, while in Italy it is the protagonist of recipes such as tortelloni with butter and sage, Roman saltimbocca or in the scent of porchetta.
These small and aromatic seeds are known for their excellent properties, used both in cooking and for beneficial infusions. They give a very intense aroma and a slightly bitter taste to many recipes, appreciated in Asian, French and Cajun cuisines. Celery seeds are excellent for soups, broths, sauces, flavoring meat and the famous celery salt. They contain precious nutrients and antioxidants, useful for our well-being.
Thyme is a spice that makes many preparations pleasant. With an aromatic and slightly spicy taste, it can be easily used to flavor pasta dishes, roasted or grilled meat, fish and fillings. Excellent liqueurs and vinegars are also produced. Combined with wine, garlic, onion or brandy, it is used to prepare excellent sauces for meat dishes.
Garam Masala spice blend is believed to contain a balance of all six flavors. It has sweetness, heat, spiciness, and a hint of floral nuances. When these spices combine, they create a special blend, adding incredible depth and complexity to a wide array of traditional dishes and creative recipes.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon, Cumin, Nutmeg, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cloves, Bay Leaf.
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.
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.