September 2022 – Pipirit Spices

Parsley

Parsley or garden parsley is known formally as Petroselinum crispum and is native to the central and eastern mediterranean region. It is commonly used as a garnish, but more popularly used as a spice. There are two main varieties of parsley: curly leaf and flat leaf. Curly leaf is probably the most recognizable, as restaurants often use it as a garnish on their plating, but both varieties are widely used in cooking.

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Because of its light scent and fresh taste, parsley can be used in anything from soups to sauces to vegetables. In Middle Eastern cuisine, parsley is one of the main ingredients in dishes such as tabbouleh, a salad using bulgur, mint, parsley, and vegetables, and is the main herb used in stuffing for grape leaves. As a garnish, parsley can be chopped and sprinkled in soups, hummus, or mixed with ground meat, such as lamb. Parsley is commonly used as a vegetable in many soups, stews, and casseroles and features in Caribbean cuisines.

Parsley is used in our Stew & Creolicious seasonings.

Curry Powder

Curry powder is a mix of various dried, ground spices. It usually looks bold yellow or orange in color. The most common ingredients of curry powder are turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cumin, sweet basil, and red pepper. Some other ingredients that are occasionally added, depending on the specific recipe, are fennel seeds, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, or mustard seeds.

While “curries” are often used in international Indian cuisine, this term generally means “sauce” and is used to describe many different kinds of sauces. Most of the time, they do not contain curry powder. Curry powder can be hot or mild, depending on its chili powder content.

Health benefits

The health benefits associated with curry powder are the prevention of cancer, protection against heart and Alzheimer’s disease as well as pain and inflammation. It also improves bone health, boosts immunity, and increases the liver’s ability to remove toxins from the body.

Curry powder is used in our Bouillon seasoning.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg comes from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree. The spice flavors many dishes, both savory and sweet, in cuisine across the globe. It is sold either ground or in whole seeds. It now grows in Malaysia, the Caribbean, and Southern India as well. Indonesia produces the majority of the world’s nutmeg. It is also the only tropical tree in the world which is credited for bearing two distinct spices – nutmeg and mace. Mace is the reddish, lacy aril or covering of the seed, which is known for its mild flavor and the orange tinge it imparts to the dishes it is used in.

Besides being an exotic spice, nutmeg is grouped under the category of aphrodisiacs, and in cooking, only small quantities – such as a little grating or a pinch of the ground powder – are used to make porridges, soups, meat gravies, beef stew, steaks, roulades, and desserts.

Health benefits

In addition to being delicious, nutmeg offers many health benefits. Nutmeg is a rich source of antioxidants, which help protect against the signs of aging and serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease and liver disease. Nutmeg oil is used in dental products. Nutmeg improves mood and has been shown to aid sleep.

Nutmeg is used in our Cinna-dust mix.

Ginger

Ginger is a tropical flowering plant that originally grew in Southeast Asia but is now widely available from growers around the world. The plant grows to about three feet tall and produces clusters of greenish-purple flowers. Ginger root is the part used as a spice. It is a close relative of turmeric. Depending on the variety, the inside of the root can be yellow, red or white. It’s harvested by pulling the entire plant out of the soil, removing the leaves and cleaning the root. Ginger can be eaten fresh, dried and stored as a spice.

Ginger lends its zing to sweet and savory dishes and drinks across a wide range of cuisines. In Caribbean, Indian, and Asian cuisines, fresh ginger root is featured in many meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. In Western cooking, ground ginger often lends a note of spice to cookies, preserves, and quick breads, along with beverages such as ginger ale and tea.

Health benefits

Ginger is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. It has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of numerous ailments, such as colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension, inflammation. It is also used for menstrual cramps along with cinnamon.

Ginger is used in our Bouillon seasoning and Cinna-dust.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice extracted from the bark, leaves, flowers, and roots of the Cinnamon tree. Widely regarded as one of the finest spices, the aromatic properties of this eccentric spice are just delightfully warm and pleasing.

Health benefits

Though it is mainly used as an additive flavor in various cuisines it is very well known for its medicinal properties around the world. Cinnamon improves the digestive system. The antioxidants in cinnamon have been found to have anti-inflammatory effects. An infusion of cinnamon sticks and a few drops of honey can bring a good relief for cold and cough. You can also inhale the vapor to relieve congestion.

Also, cinnamon powder can tighten your pores, restore shine and soften your skin. Add a few drops of honey to the powder, make a scrub, apply to the face. Leave on for 10 minutes, wash off and pat dry.

Cinnamon is used in our Cinnamon sugar blend, Cinna-dust.

Month: September 2022

Parsley

Parsley

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Curry Powder

Curry Powder

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg

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Ginger

Ginger

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon

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