Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties
Sichuan pepper is a spice commonly used in the Sichuan cuisine of China's southwestern Sichuan Province. When eaten it produces a tingling, numbing effect due to the presence of hydroxy-alpha sanshool in the peppercorn
Hazelnuts are fragrant tasty nuts famously used in baking and making of ice-cream but do you know they also hold wonderful health properties? Apart from being a tasty indulgence, hazelnuts can help reduce weight and maintain the health of the heart. Manganese in hazelnut acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It also facilitates the protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The high fibre content in hazelnuts promotes regular movement of food and waste in the digestive tract. Hazelnuts are rich in unsaturated fats that are extremely beneficial for the heart.
Cling wrap, cling film, plastic wrap, Saran wrap, or Glad wrap is a thin film used primarily for sealing food in containers to preserve it for extended periods. Cling wrap is commonly sold on rolls in boxes that have a cutting edge. This material is designed to cling to smooth surfaces as well as itself. Cling wrap is engineered to maintain a tight stretch over some time without the use of adhesive.
Red dates are an edible fruit with a hard pit inside and grows from a deciduous tree shrub. When immature, the fruit has a smooth green skin with a consistency and flavor similar to an apple. When ripe, the fruit has a sweeter taste, turns brown and the skin begins to wrinkle.
Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. Until 2017, it was known by the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis, now a synonym.
Crushed chilli or red pepper flakes is a condiment consisting of dried and crushed red chili peppers. This condiment is most often produced from cayenne-type peppers, although commercial producers may use a variety of different cultivars, usually within the 30,000–50,000 Scoville unit range.
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, pindar or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.
The prawn cracker is a form of deep fried snack made from starch and prawn. Prawn crackers are a common snack food in Southeast Asian cuisine, but they are most closely associated with Indonesia and Malaysia. They have also been adapted into East Asian cuisines.
Pistachio kernels are a green nut that is a member of the Cashew family. These raw unsalted Pistachios have no added preservatives and are non GMO. Delicious and versatile, Pistachios have a sharp nutty flavour and firm texture. They are a wonderful, convenient snack and ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes.
