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Lacy, scarlet-colored aril (orange when dried) which surrounds the seed of the nutmeg fruit. Flavor is a combination of cinnamon and pepper, similar to nutmeg but much more subtle. Ground mace is often chosen for light-colored products, such as pound cake.
Orange colored roots (rhizomes) of a member of the ginger family. Provides color for prepared mustards, curry powder, mayonnaise, sauces, pickles, relishes.
Coffee Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted seeds, called coffee beans, of the coffee plant. They are seeds of coffee cherries that grow on trees in over 70 countries, cultivated primarily in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. |
Paprika Powder milled from the flesh of pods of certain sweet pepper plants. Extractable color is principal evaluation of paprika. Flavor can range from sweet- mild to fiercely hot. Paprika has a pleasant red color, is used frequently as a garnish. |
Native to Burma, cassia is botanically-known as Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia. It is a member of the same family as true cinnamon, but it has a stronger flavor thus requiring less in volume in recipes.
Fennel Seeds Small, yellowish-brown, watermelon-shaped seeds from a bulbous plant, related to the celery and parsley families. Anise-like flavor. The distinctive note in Italian sausages (both sweet and hot). |
Sesame Seeds Small, oval, pearly white seeds of a member of the Pedaliacae family. Also "benne." Needs toasting or high heat of baking to develop its nutty flavor. |
Sunflower Seeds The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower. Sunflower seeds are more commonly eaten as a healthy snack than as part of a meal. They can also be used as garnishes or ingredients in various recipes. |
Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds. Some are encased in a yellow-white husk, although some varieties of pumpkins produce seeds without shells. |
Popcorn is a whole grain maize product - it's grown extensively in the cornbelt states of the U.S., where the majority of popcorn sold worldwide is grown. It resembles corn-on-the-cob in appearance and cultivation, although only popcorn kernels have the ability to pop
The black-eyed pea, also called black-eyed bean, ChawaLie, Lobia, Mulatto-Gelato in various languages in India, is a subspecies of the cowpea, grown around the world for its medium-sized edible bean
White Beans A white bean is a small, round legume. Occasionally more of a distorted oval shape, the white bean is also called a haricot or pea bean. Cannellini beans, which are popular in regions in and surrounding Italy, are a kind of white bean, though quite close in composition to a kidney bean. |
Cashews Cashews, with their unique, light taste, are harvested from a tree of the same name. Native to Brazil, and with the greatest production in India and Africa. These nuts are used in a variety of ethnic dishes and as a topping for salads and desserts. When compared to other nuts, they are lower in fat and carbohydrates. |
Raisins Raisins are dried grapes. They are produced in many regions of the world. Raisins may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing. |
The Common Fig is widely grown for its edible fruit throughout its natural range in the Mediterranean region, Iran, Pakistan and northern India. Figs can be eaten fresh or dried, and used in jam-making. Most commercial production is in dried or otherwise processed forms, since the ripe fruit does not transport well, and once picked does not keep well.
Oregano Light green leaves of members of the mint family. Two distinct types Mediterranean (Italian/Greek foods); Mexican (chili, Mexican, Tex-Mex foods). |
Cilantro Also known as Chinese Parsley and Mexican Parsley. Cilantro has a distinctive flavor, and is an excellent addition to fresh salsa. Cilantro works well in marinades, and a large variety of other dishes. It comes either dried or fresh. |
Grayish-green leaves of a member of the mint family. Closely related to oregano, but has a milder, and more complex flavor.
Rosemary Green, needle-like leaves of a shrub of the mint family. Rosemary and lamb are closely associated, but it's also important in Italian herb blends, sauces and salad dressings. Has natural antioxidant properties. |
Linden Flower The linden tree grows in many temperate regions of America, Europe, and Asia. It usually grows into a medium sized tree, with dark green leaves, and the linden tree flowers are yellow, or yellow and white in color. |
Garlic Bulbs of a perennial plant, cousin to the onion and a member of the lily family. Dehydrated garlic is milled to particle sizes ranging from powdered, granulated and ground to minced, chopped and sliced. |
Carrots The carrot is among the most widely grown and popular vegetables in the world, and is eaten in a number of ways, cooked and raw. In addition to being abundantly available at most grocery stores, carrots can also be easily grown at home in temperate climates. |