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Aromatic Herbs & Spices
Spices and aromatic herbs are ingredients that are increasingly used in the kitchen, giving a unique flavor to their dishes. Sometimes it happens to confuse one with the other, even if they are different products, but their function is usually the same, that is to flavor the dishes, enhancing their flavor. The taste and benefits of aromatic herbs With the expression aromatic herbs, we generally refer to vegetables or herbs grown in pots and in the garden, but also available in the wild. There are several types, but among the best known products stand out bay laurel, basil, borage, oregano, parsley, thyme and sage. The aromatic herbs in the kitchen are used in many countries: for example pasta with tomato and basil is an indispensable must of Italian cuisine. The nutritional value of aromatic herbs is in itself rather poor, but these are very important ingredients because they vary the palatability of the foods and allow some useful substitutions for the body's well-being, such as spicy herbs as an alternative to salt. The aromatic herbs for sale on Natura d’Oriente are products of the highest quality, ideal for making your dishes tastier and to amaze your guests with unforgettable recipes. The taste and the benefits of aromatic spices The term spices indicate dry vegetable products that generally come from tropical countries or in any case from quite distant places, widely used since the past to preserve and flavor foods. Aromatic spices are obtained from different parts of the plants: cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and ginger stand out among the most appreciated. Spices and aromatic herbs can give any recipe a unique touch, whether it is a meat dish or a tasty side dish: the secret is to find the right balance!
This is the most used and appreciated variety of pepper in European cuisine. A medium spicy spice with an intense flavor, with woody notes. Excellent when paired with meat, fish (absolutely worth trying on tartare), cheeses and vegetables. Numerous beneficial properties are attributed to it, which are still being studied.
Pink pepper or false pepper, delicately spicy, has a sweet and slightly resinous aftertaste. It is used to flavor fish dishes (especially salmon), roast meat, risottos and more. It allows you to create high-impact plating, playing on the contrast of colors. This particular variant has numerous beneficial properties. Particularly sensitive to high temperatures, it is good practice to add it at the end of cooking in hot dishes, so as not to alter their delicate flavor.
Malagueta pepper or Guinea pepper is particularly rich in essential oils. Its scent is reminiscent of ginger, but notes of cardamom can also be perceived, so much so that it is often used or recommended as a substitute for the latter in recipes. It is used to flavor stews and some grains of this spice are added to the traditional drink based on kola nut typical of Sicily.
This spice, originally from India, has been appreciated in the East for centuries for its pungent flavor and its beneficial qualities on our body. The premium quality version of dried turmeric powder offers you incredible taste, digestive properties and numerous antioxidants. It is ground and ready for use in the kitchen, concentrating its aromatic characteristics to the maximum. Perfect for creating tasty dishes with an exotic and colorful touch!
Of Indian origin, curry has become a fundamental ingredient even in Western recipes. Ideal with all types of meat, fish and vegetables. It will enrich the flavor and make a pleasant tantalizing aroma in all your dishes.
Here is the curry created with the official recipe that the English colonists have perfected over time, thanks to the help of Indian chefs. A harmonious and light blend of spices, designed to adapt it to British taste and recipes, also perfect in many exotic dishes and for creative ideas in our cuisine.
Smoked Bonasura pepper is characterized by the size of the berries, larger than the "traditional pepper" found on the market and develops an extraordinary spicy aroma and intense flavor. A prized variety, originating from Kerala, it is cold smoked, using natural smoke from beech wood chips. The particular aroma makes it a very versatile pepper, suitable for any dish.
Black pepper is more than just a spice, and used daily it is a real natural drug. Used for healing purposes for millennia, it goes beyond the idea of a simple spice. Black pepper would stimulate the production of natural endorphins by acting as a kind of natural antidepressant. Characteristic is the brown color of the large and full-bodied grains.
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.
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.
Chili pepper is an excellent flavoring for cooking but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, which not everyone knows about. Chili pepper has antibacterial properties, as well as digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
Chili pepper is an excellent cooking flavoring but it is also a food with healing and cosmetic properties, not everyone is known. Chilli has antibacterial properties, as well as having digestive and antioxidant properties. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, E, PP, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
