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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Allspice

Allspice

Allspice comes from a tropical evergreen tree. It’s native to Central America and the West Indies, but is used around the world in just about every culture’s cuisine. Allspice can be added to sweet or savory food, or even brewed as a tea.

Health Benefits

The mineral, vitamins, and antioxidants found in allspice may have several health benefits. Many of the compounds in allspice are being studied as potential treatments for inflammation, nausea, and upset stomach. It is also believed that the compounds found in allspice may  help decrease the negative symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. Allspice is an excellent source of manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin B5, Copper…

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

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Cloves

Cloves

Originating in Indonesia, cloves are dried flower buds from the clove tree. They are a popular spice that people use in soups, stews, meats, sauces, and rice dishes. Their name comes from the Latin word clavus, which means nail since the shape of a dried clove resembles that of a nail.

Health benefits

In Haiti, cloves are used not only as a flavor for foods and beverages but also as an herb due to their medical properties. They can be taken in three ways: Whole, grounded, and in the form of oil. Cloves are used to treat intestinal gas, toothache (mashed and directly to the gums or tooth), to hide bad breath to help treat diarrhea, nausea,  and vomiting. At home, cloves infused in tea can help get rid of flu, sore throat, and headache. Cloves provide aromatic and intense flavor qualities to hot beverages and sometimes alleviate the fleshy smell of meats like fish and pork.

Cloves are a great source of Vitamins, Magnesium, and are antioxidants.

Cloves are used in our Rice E-Z, Fish stew seasoning.

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