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HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES AND HERBS

Garlic

Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment. Garlic can be consumed fresh or in powder form as dehydrated garlic. The garlic plant’s bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant. The bulbs are normally divided into numerous fleshy sections called cloves. They can be consumed raw or cooked. They have a characteristic spicy flavor that softens and sweetens considerably with cooking. The distinctive aroma is mainly due to its sulfur contents. Other parts of the garlic plant are also edible. The leaves and flowers on the head are sometimes eaten. They are milder in flavor than the bulbs.The inedible part of the garlic plant is the skin covering each clove. The papery, protective layers of skin covering each clove are generally discarded during preparation for most culinary uses. 

Health benefits

Garlic provides notable health benefits. When antibiotics and pharmacy products were not yet available garlic was used for medicinal purposes in different epidemics, such as typhus, dysentery, cholera, and influenza. Currently, garlic is most commonly promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions related to the heart and blood vessels, including high  cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also used to treat colds and flus. In some cultures,  the skin is used along with other spices like cloves to prepare an infusion that is believed to treat intestinal gas.

Garlic is used in the entire collection.

Onion

Onion

Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. Onions are a staple in many kitchens and complement most dishes. They vary in size, shape, color, and flavor. Their taste can range from sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which people grow and consume them. The most common types are red, yellow, white and sweet onions.

Red onions are mild and sweet enough to be eaten raw. The vivid magenta color of their skin makes a great addition to salad topping, sandwiches or salsas. They also can be grilled or pickled. Yellow onions are your go-to cooking onions. They can be roasted, sautéed, caramelized or used in tarts, soups, stews, and sauces. They have a strong and sulfur-like aroma. White onions have a papery white skin, and are milder and sweeter than their yellow counterparts. They are commonly used in salsa mexicana, guacamole, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. Sweet onions have a sweet flavor due to a high sugar content, making them great for sauteing and caramelizing. They are particularly used for making relishes, onion jams, onion rings or thinly sliced and combined with tomatoes for a simple salad.

Health benefits

Onions are among the most significant sources of antioxidants in the human diet. They also contain fiber and are a good source of vitamin C. Their fiber content promotes good digestion and helps keep you regular. As an antioxidant, onion is believed to help prevent stomach and colorectal cancers. Onions  may support the building and maintenance of collagen that provides structure to skin and hair. They can also provide relief from asthma symptoms, cold, whooping cough.

Onion is used in the entire collection. 

Parsley

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.

Health benefits

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

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

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

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

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.

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper

If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with the Cayenne pepper. It is said to originate from Cayenne, French Guiana. It is commonly sold dried or ground into a fine powder. It can also be used fresh in many recipes. Cayenne Pepper grows around the world in places such as India, East Africa, Mexico, in the Caribbean and certain areas of the United States. In Haiti, Cayenne Pepper is called “Piman chen” (dog’s pepper) or “Piman Zwazo” (bird’s pepper). In addition to being delicious, it adds a touch of heat to your food and provides some remarkable health benefits.

Health Benefits

Cayenne peppers can provide a variety of health benefits such as pain relief, reducing itching caused by psoriasis and improving the skin’s appearance, boost metabolism (burn more calories), digestive health, reducing high blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Cayenne Pepper is used in our Stew/ Bouillon, Creolicious and Rice E-Z seasoning.

Paprika

Paprika

Paprika is a ground spice made from dried varieties of peppers. It ranges from sweet to hot in intensity, and some varieties of paprika have a smoky flavor. Most are mild. The color of paprika can also vary from bright orange to deep red. Paprika is used in various cuisines around the world, including Hungarian, Spanish, and Mexican cuisines.

Health Benefits

Paprika contains capsaicin, a compound found in peppers that has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits. Paprika is rich in calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, all of which are important for building strong teeth, bones, and muscle. Paprika is also a good source of folate, Vitamin A, Choline, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K. 

Paprika is used in our Creolicious seasoning.

Thyme

Thyme

Originally from the Mediterranean area, thyme is a fragrant herb with small, fragrant leaves and thin, woody stems. It is drought-friendly so it doesn’t have high watering needs. There are both fragrant ornamental types as well as culinary thyme varieties which add a savory note to summer soups, grilled meats, and vegetables. The culinary varieties are evergreen. Thyme comes in over fifty varieties with different fragrances and flavors. Fresh or English thyme are used most often in cooking.

Health benefits

Thyme has a variety of medicinal uses. These include diarrhea, stomach ache, arthritis, sore throat,  swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis), cough, patchy hair loss (alopecia), stomach problems and many other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support its use for any condition.

In foods, thyme is used as a flavoring agent. In manufacturing, red thyme oil is used in perfumes. It is also used in soaps, cosmetics, and toothpastes.

Thyme is used in our Stew/ Bouillon & Creolicious seasoning.

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