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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 Lampung long pepper is a variety of Piper longum native to the province of Lampung, Indonesia. Characterized by compact and elongated berries, it has a warm aroma with smoky and sweet notes. Its flavor is spicy but balanced, ideal for flavoring curries, stews and infusions. Thanks to its aromatic and digestive properties, it is appreciated both in cooking and in traditional medicine.
Cubeb pepper or also called Java pepper is very pleasant to the palate and balanced with a particularly delicate and slightly balsamic spicy flavor. Its aroma is a bit similar to allspice with notes reminiscent of juniper berries and cloves. Recommended for meat dishes and present in numerous typical recipes of Arab pastry.
Sichuan pepper is a red berry native to China. It has a very fresh, spicy and citrusy taste. It should be added to cooking, whole, or toasted and ground (except the seeds). We recommend toasting only the amount needed for the dish being prepared, once toasted it tends to quickly lose flavor and intensity.
A rare pepper, which from the wildest Indonesia reaches the world to give its delicate and citrus aroma. Perfect for flavoring white meat and fish dishes, seafood, salads. Harvested by hand, Andaliman pepper is dried in the forest, and for this it is intoxicated with notes of karkadè, lemon, orange and grapefruit.
Chives are an aromatic plant. Like the other most used spices, chives have a decidedly particular taste, although lighter and more delicate than that of garlic or onion. It has diuretic, antiseptic, cardiotonic, hypoglycemic, vermifuge properties. Use it directly dried to flavor many dishes like a normal spice.
Sichuan pepper is a green berry native to China, also called Sancho Pepper. It has a very fresh, citrusy, spicy and sparkling taste that gradually envelops the palate. It should be added to cooking, whole, or crushed in a mortar always in small doses because. Once toasted, it tends to quickly lose its flavor.
Muntok white peppercorns are a variety of pepper obtained from the ripe berries of the pepper plant (Piper nigrum) native to Bangka Island, Indonesia. Compared to black pepper, white pepper has a more delicate and less pungent flavor, with earthy and slightly musky notes. It is produced by removing the outer skin of the berries after drying, leaving only the white inner seed. This variety of pepper is highly appreciated in refined cuisine for its subtle flavor and its ability to enhance dishes without overwhelming the taste.
Ingredients: Muntok white pepper Origin: Indonesia
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 that have abdominal bloating and aerophagia problems herbal teas, decoctions and infusions prepared with the seeds of this vegetable.
Nutmeg is a very aromatic spice, widely used in the culinary field, but which can also be used for therapeutic purposes in herbal medicine and herbal medicine. Promotes relaxation and good sleep, nutmeg helps the liver and kidneys in the elimination of toxins.
Nutmeg powder is a spice obtained by grinding the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). It is known for its warm, sweet and slightly spicy aroma, and is used in cooking to flavor both sweet and savory dishes. Among its common uses are the preparation of desserts, hot drinks such as mulled wine, and meat or vegetable dishes.
Ground yellow mustard is used for the production of cream mustard which accompanies numerous dishes throughout the western world. It can be used during the cooking of roasts to obtain savory and pleasant consistency. In this form it can also be used for marinades and "rub".
We can use black mustard seeds to treat chronic constipation, as a diuretic and in gargle to treat the angine. It is a friend of the stomach, it is stimulating, febrifugal, antiscorbutic, and it can cause vomiting. Even dizziness, asthma, lumbago, sciatic, intercostal pain, tooth ache, menstrual pain, are all curable if we rely on mustard.
