Health benefits of herbs and spices
Spices and herbs are defined as plant derived substances that add flavor to enhance the flavor of dishes. Spices tend to be stronger in flavor than herbs, because they are made from crushed portions of plants that are especially rich in essential oils. Herbs can be found either fresh or dried, chopped or whole and are also used to enhance the flavor of dishes. Herbs and spices are not only used to increase the flavor, aroma, and sometimes color of food, but are also considered for therapeutic purposes for their potential prevention of different diseases. Various bioactive compounds of spices are responsible for different types of therapeutic properties, thanks to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and glucose and cholesterol-lowering properties etc. We are pleased to include a brief summary of the herbs and spices that are used in our seasonings blends.
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Tarragon
Tarragon Tarragon is a perennial herb that comes from the sunflower family. It’s widely used for flavoring, fragrance and medicinal purposes. It has a subtle
Cumin
Cumin Cumin is an herb grown in the Middle East, Mediterranean, India, and China. Today, most cumin sold in the United States originally comes from
Turmeric
Turmeric Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is a perennial in the ginger family. Its major
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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
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
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