Spices and Herbs
Organic Bay Leafs
It is believed that bay leaves, or laurus nobilis, originated in South Asia. However, they are more commonly found in French and Mediterranean cuisine, yet cultivated all over the world. With history dating back to Greek mythology In which Daphne fled from smitten Apollo’s arms and was transformed into the laurel tree. Apollo was so enamored by the loveliness of the tree that he commanded it’s leaves would be given to reward the highest accomplishments in the Greek culture. Bay leaves were then woven into reeds and worn as crowns by Greek and Roman heroes.
Organic Black Pepper
Black pepper, or piper nigrum, originated in India and is one of the earliest spices used. It comes from the plant’s unripened berries which are cooked and dried to produce peppercorns. Due to its reference in ancient writings, it is believed that black pepper was a very sought after spice and the source of a profitable trade business. Legend recalls that traders would create wild stories about the immense difficulties they experienced along their trade routes in order to deter others from joining in the trade. Black pepper became so costly that it was considered a luxury item, and was even used as currency, thought to be more valuable than gold.
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Organic Cardamom (Green) - Whole
Cardamom, or elettaria cardamomum, one of the oldest spices known, is native to southern India. Being from the ginger family, it has a mild yet pungent spicy bite while maintaining a sweet flavor. With notes of citrus, it is known as a warm spice. Green cardamom packs a punch. Cardamom has been long used as an ancient medicine. It had many purposes, and was touted to aid in digestion by the Greek physician, Hippocrates, also known as “The Father of Medicine. Cardamom was not just used to enhance digestion from colic and heartburn. It was also used to treat headaches, bronchitis, and even cardiovascular disease. It is thought to have antibacterial properties and was used for this purpose.
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Organic Cardamom (Green) - Powder
Cardamom, or elettaria cardamomum, originated in southern India and is part of the ginger family. It’s one of the oldest spices known to date. Offering both a sweet and spicy flavor, often described as warm and pungent, with a hint of citrus, green cardamom provides big taste in a small package. Green cardamom remains the third most expensive spice by weight because harvesting is quite labor intensive. Because it grows in pod form, each pod needs to be opened to separate the seeds. The seeds are then ground to a fine powder rich in flavor. Cardamom is highly valued throughout the world. Ancient Egyptians chewed on the aromatic cardamom pods as a way to freshen breath and keep teeth clean, while the Greeks and Romans used them for scented oils and perfume.
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Organic Cassia Cinnamon-Sticks
Cassia Cinnamon, or cinnamomum cassia, is made from the bark of an evergreen tree of the same name. The cassia cinnamon tree is thought to be native to China. Bark is taken from the tree and dried. During this drying process, the outermost layer of the bark is removed, leaving a thinner inner layer. This layer naturally curls as it dries. Cassia cinnamon is more pronounced in flavor compared to other varieties. The bark tends to be thicker as well. Because of this bold flavor and harvesting processes, it is the most popular cinnamon to be sold.
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Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Cassia Cinnamon, or cinnamomum cassia, is a tree variety from the cinnamomum family. It is the bark of the cassia cinnamon tree, an evergreen tree originating in China. After the tree's bark is harvested, it is then dried and when the outer layer is removed the inner layer curls up into a roll. After drying is complete, the bark is ground into a fine powder.
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Organic Clove Whole
Cloves, or Syzygium aromaticum, are thought to have originated in the Moluccan Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, of Indonesia. The spice itself is the dried flower bud of an evergreen tree. Cloves offer a warm and pungent flavor that is very unique to itself.
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Organic Fenugreek Seeds Whole
Fenugreek, or trigonella foenum-graecum, originated in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. It appears that they have been cultivated and used for several thousand years, with evidence of them dating back to 4000 BC. Although the fenugreek plant produces fragrant leaves used as an herb, the plant’s seeds are more widely available and commonly used as a household spice.
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Organic Garlic Granules
Garlic, also known as allium sativum, is thought to be native to middle Asia. It is usually planted in the fall and harvested in the spring. It is a bulbous plant that grows underground. Garlic has a strong, almost spicy taste that adds a pungent flavor to dishes.
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Organic Garlic Powder
It is not fully agreed where garlic, also known as allium sativum, originated but thought to be from middle Asia. It is a bulbous plant that grows well in mild climates
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Organic Dried Ginger Root
The origin of ginger, or Zingiber officinale, dates back several thousand years. It is the root of a flowering plant that is native to South Asia, and was then distributed around the world starting in the Indian-Pacific, Africa, and throughout the Caribbean
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Organic Mace Powder
Mace, or myristica fragrans, dates back thousands of years. It grows on the nutmeg tree and comes from the same fruit as nutmeg the spice. While nutmeg is the pit of the fruit, mace is the covering of the seed itself.
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Organic Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds, or coriandrum sativum, is one of the oldest spices on record. They were mentioned in the Bible and found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Coriander seeds grow into the coriander plant that is in the parsley family
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Organic Onion Granules
Although the exact origin of onions is not known, they are thought to have originated in Central Asia or Iran. Despite being native to Asia and the Middle East, onions are widely used all over the world. Onions were likely grown and used even before modern farming was invented, and was possibly on of the oldest crops to be cultivated due to their long shelf life.
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Organic Onion Powder
Research is conflicting on the actual origin of onions. Some believe that onions are native to Central Asia, while others believe they’re native to Iran. Regardless, onions have become a staple in foods across the world over. It is even thought that onions played an important role in the prehistoric diet, and were possibly one of the earliest crops to be cultivated prior to farming
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Organic Red Chilli Pepper Flakes
Red chili flakes, also known as crushed red pepper, are used in cooking to add a spicy heat to foods. They are made from chili peppers such as cayenne or a mixture of cayenne and other chilis, and are native to Mexico. It is thought that a village in north Macedonia originally began to dry red chilies and blended them to create the crushed red pepper flakes.
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Organic Red Chilli Pepper Powder
Red chili powder is used as a spice to bring heat to foods. Although chili peppers originated in Mexico, they were quickly spread across the world. Red chili powder is usually made from Cayenne peppers or a blend of Cayenne and other red chilies.
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Organic Saffron
Saffron, or Crocus sativus, is a highly esteemed spice and has long been the most expensive spice in the world. The reason for such expense is because saffron comes from the stigmas of the crocus flower and is harvested by hand on the morning that the flower blooms
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Organic Turmeric Root Powder
Turmeric, or curcuma longa, dates back at least 4000 years and originated in India. It is an orange-gold colored spice that is actually a root from the ginger family. Its flavor is pungent but mostly earthy, with a sharp peppery bite. From India it was transported to China, then Africa, and Jamaica
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Organic Garam Masala Powder
Garam masala is Hindi for “hot mixture of spices.” It is a blend of ground spices thought to have originated in northern India. It is currently very popular in Indian, Pakistani, and Afghan cuisines.
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Organic Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) - Powder
Amla, or phyllanthus emblica, is an edible fruit grown on a tree also referred to as Amla. There are many other names for the fruit including emblic myrobalan and Indian gooseberry. This fruit has been highly esteemed for its restorative properties throughout history.
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Organic Withania Somnifera (Indian Ashwagandha )- Powder
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, Indian winter cherry, or by its Latin name, withania somnifera, is a highly esteemed herb from India. It comes from a small evergreen plant that is short and stout and grown in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
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Natural Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan pink salt is found naturally in the Himalayan mountains. It is thought to have formed over 250 million years ago. Ancient sea beds lay within these mountains, and at one time, were covered in lava
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Organic Aloe Vera Powder
Aloe vera, or barbadensis miller, is a fleshy evergreen plant in the succulent family native to the Arabian Peninsula. Its popularity has allowed for Aloe’s cultivation to be spread around the world.
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