Categories: Culinary Herbs
Thyme
R23.00
Widely used in the Mediterranean and known as the greatest culinary herb of Europe. An essential ingredient in a bouquet garni. Few are the
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Sage
R25.00
Native to the North Mediterranean coast and is a beautifully aromatic herb. Goes well in meat dishes, liver, veal, pork. Can be added to
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Dill Tips
R25.00
Also known as Dillweed
From Roman origin and widely used in Scandinavian, German and European cuisine. Tastes good with soft cheeses such as cream cheese
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Garlic Flakes
R20.00
Flakes or powder
Another kitchen essential – garlic remains a useful and flavoursome ingredient for any cook. Widely used for curries, stir-fries, stews
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Black Seed
R18.00
Hailing from Western Asia, India, the Middle East and Southern Europe Black seed is used in many spice blends. Often sprinkled on Middle Eastern
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Arrow Root Powder
R75.00
Arrowroot Powder / Arrowroor flour
Indiginous to indonesia , is commonly used as a thickening agent. Use in soups, stews, gravies, sauces, pie fillings and
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Fenugreek Seeds
R16.00
Also known as Methi
Commonly found in Asia and the Mediterranean. Dry roast lightly to remove its bitter flavour. Use in all kinds of Indian
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Flax Seeds
R14.00
A native to India but is currently widely grown in Europe and Asia. Commonly used in the baking of breads, rusks, biscuits and muffins
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Crushed Black Pepper
R25.00
Kernels or crushed
In the kitchen pepper is known as the king of spices. Primarily grown in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brazil. Peppering at the
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Whole Black Pepper
R22.90
Kernels or crushed
In the kitchen pepper is known as the king of spices. Primarily grown in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brazil. Peppering at the
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Black Mustard Seeds
R15.00
Has a distinctive taste and is commonly used in Indian cuisine. Often used when pickling, in rice dishes, curries, with meat or poultry. Can
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Yellow Mustard Seeds
R15.00
Native to the Mediterranean region and is less pungent than black mustard. The main ingredient in prepared mustard sauces . ideal for making cold
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Ground Garlic
R20.00
Flakes or powder
Another kitchen essential – garlic remains a useful and flavoursome ingredient for any cook. Widely used for curries, stir-fries, stews and breads.
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Ground Cloves
R37.00
A warm, strongly aromatic flavour – essential to many festive cakes and biscuits such as ginger snaps. A clove studded onion will add depth
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Ground Cardamom
R95.00
Native to Egypt, Greece and Rome – used extensively in India and the Middle East. Can be used in baking, deserts and milk-based beverages.
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Ground Coriander
R15.00
Whole seeds or ground
Also known as Chinese Parsley / Cilantro/ Dhanna / Dhania
Widely used in Europe and Asia. An essential ingredient in most curries.
Tastes
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Coriander seeds
R15.00
Whole seeds or ground
Also known as Chinese Parsley / Cilantro/ Dhanna / Dhania
Widely used in Europe and Asia. An essential ingredient in most curries.
Tastes
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Cloves - whole
R45.00
Whole or ground
A warm, strongly aromatic flavour – essential to many festive cakes and biscuits such as ginger snaps. A clove studded onion will
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Cumin seeds
R18.00
Seeds or powdered
An eastern spice, particularly found in India, Egypt, Arabia and the Mediterranean, also used in Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East.
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Caraway Seeds
R19.00
Native to ‘temperate’ Asia, Iran and Turkey. A key ingredient in Britain’s famous seed cake. Used to flavour breads, pastries and rusks, vegetables (especially
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Marjoram
R30.00
Closely related to Origanum but more delicate in flavour. Mixes well with olive oil and rosemary in salad dressings. Vinegar salad dressings, anchovies, Greek
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Chia – 150g pack not 50g
R100.00
Native to Central America where the Aztecs used it as a staple. A good source of solluble fibre and can be used in smoothies,
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Lemon Grass
R39.00
Originating in the tropics of Southeast Asia Lemon grass is characterised by a strong citrus flavour. Typically used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
Tastes good
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Oreganum
R30.00
A wild, stronger variety of Marjoram – with a more pungent flavour is Mediterranean in origin and appears in many French and Italian dishes.
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Basil
R20.00
One of the most important culinary herbs, basil goes with almost everything but has a special affinity with tomatoes. A tasty pesto made with
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Fennel seeds
R19.00
Native to Southern Europe – popular in Italy, Greece, India, China and Egypt fennel is widely used in Europe with fresh and cured fish.
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Ground Cumin
R18.00
Seeds or powdered
An eastern spice, particularly found in India, Egypt, Arabia and the Mediterranean, also used in Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East.
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Cinnamon Rolls
R28.00
Quills or powdered
Delicately fragrant, and slightly sweet, Cinnamon hails from Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest known spices. Can be used in
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Star Anise
R40.00
This star-shaped fruit is native to China. Commonly used in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking and other Oriental cuisine – good with pork, duck
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Ground Turmeric
R19.00
Native to India, China and the Middle East and adds a warm, mild aroma and yellow colour to foods. An essential ingredient in curries
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Ground Cayenne
R20.00
Vastly used in Mexican and Asian cuisine. A variety of chilli used to spice up and enhance savoury dishes. Essential when making hot sauces
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Ground Cinnamon
R16.00
Quills or powdered
Delicately fragrant, and slightly sweet, Cinnamon hails from Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest known spices. Can be used in
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Ground Nutmeg
R45.00
Originally grown in the Spice Islands and commonly used in India. Used in stewed fruit, custards, eggnog, punches, sauces (especially onion sauce and bread
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Ground Ginger
R22.00
Second only to salt in Asian cooking it is also widely used across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Its versatility allows for use
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Parsley
R20.00
Originally from southern Europe , is now grown in temperate regions worldwide. Both curly and flat leaf parsley are a rich source of vitamins
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Bay Leaves
R24.00
Also known as sweet laurel.
Indispensable in the kitchen and seems to go with almost everything. A most versatile and flavoursome herb and a vital
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Peppermint
R58.00
A stronger flavour than spearmint. Peppermint is used to flavour cordials, liqueurs, sweets and desserts, chocolate covered sweets, mousses and tarts.
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Rosemary
R23.00
Indigenous to the Mediterranean it has a strong, pungent but undeniably pleasant fragrance. Ideal with veal, poultry, or lamb dishes especially when simmered in
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Spearmint
R38.00
A more subtle flavour than peppermint. The preferred mint type used for mint sauces to accompany lamb dishes. Use with new potatoes, peas and
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Cardamom Pods
R95.00
Pods or ground
Native to Egypt, Greece and Rome – used extensively in India and the Middle East. Can be used in baking, deserts and
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Aniseed
R26.00
Also known as sweet cumin
Commonly found in the Middle East, Russia, Turkey, India and many parts of Europe where it is often used to