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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!
The ground clove powder has a decidedly unmistakable penetrating scent, with a pungent flavor with a sweet and balsamic aftertaste. The strong, warm aroma attenuates a little with cooking, dominating other spices but balancing other odors in sweet and savory dishes. In particular, cloves flavor roasts, broths and stews. They contribute to good digestion, perfume the breath and give balsamic notes to the infusions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ginger is rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral agents. It is rich in vitamins A, B6, K, relieves the sense of nausea, migraine, indigestion, heartburn and stomach pain. Rich in vitamin B, it decreases the sense of hunger. Excellent for sore throat and flu as it acts as an anti-inflammatory.
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.
This extraordinary onion powder with a thousand properties and a thousand benefits, is ideal for enriching any type of dish. Excellent detoxifier for our body, it has always been considered in the kitchen, as a food that cannot be missing for its taste and flavor, creating healthy dishes that are good for you.
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.
Pepper by name...but not by fact, cayenne pepper is in fact the name commonly attributed to a cultivar of chili pepper, of medium spiciness. A must in Mexican chili, it goes well with both meat and fish dishes. Excellent on seafood and in chocolate desserts. Rich in beta carotene, thanks to its thermoregulatory and sudorific effect, it can be helpful in case of flu or cold.
