Our Southeast Asia collection.
Cloves come from a tropical evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae. The flower buds of the Clove tree are known as Cloves. They can be used to make a variety of spices, such as hot and cold beverag...
Cinnamon is a spice that is obtained from the inner bark of certain tree species. It is used in a wide variety of food and drink products.
Cinnamon smell warm, full, slightly fruity, peppery and v...
There are many types of edible clay in the world, however, Bentonite is the most popular. It is made of aged volcanic ash. Bentonite clay was first found near Ft. Benton, Montana, in the 19th centu...
Apricot Seeds- Apricot seeds come from the pit of the apricot fruit. This fruit is native to China and Central Asia. Apricot trees have been mentioned in history, as early as 2000 BC.
The seed ...
Taramira oil is derived from the cold pressed seeds of the Eruca Sativa plant, native to the dry climate regions of Pakistan, India, and West Asia.
Taramira oil has a very sharp and pungent aroma, ...
Rosemary essential oil is extracted from the rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) plant.
This essential oil is commonly used for stimulating hairgrowth and is a common ingredient in many hair care pr...
Potassium Nitrate- Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound made of salt and potassium ions. Caves and specifically cave walls, are a major source of potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is used in...
Native to Indonesia, nutmeg comes from the nutmeg tree. The seeds of the nutmeg tree, or ‘myristica fragrans’, are used to create nutmeg, and mace. It is also an essential oil, and can be made into...
Jujube - Originally from South Asia. Jujubes are fruits from the Ziziphus jujuba, a large flowering shrub. When ripe, they may appear red or purple and wrinkled.
They have health benefits and are...
Saad oil is cold pressed from the tubers of the cyperus esculentus plant. This plant is found in Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East, as well as the Indian Subcontinent.
Evidence of cultivation of...
Dried bay leaves have a floral aroma, quite similar to that of oregano and thyme. Bay leaves are commonly used in Indian and Pakistani biryani dishes. In addition, it is one of the key ingredients ...
Anardana is used to give Mediterranean and South Asian dishes a sweet and sour taste.
Also known as: pomegranate seeds
Dating back to ancient Egypt, mustard is often used as a condiment and a spice. Three different trees can be used to make mustard, including sinapis alba (for white or yellow mustard), brassica jun...
Madras curry is believed to originate in Madras, India in the 1640s ( now known as Chennai) and invented for the British merchants. It is also believed that it was originally created in England in ...
Black Cardamom is a an Indian/Nepali spice that is used in a multitude of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Black Cardamom has a smokey flavour and aroma, which it develops in the drying process.
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Pine Nuts - Native to the United States, Europe, and Asia. Pine nuts come from pine trees. Pine nuts have been eaten in Europe and Asia since the Palaeolithic period.
Pine nuts are often used in ...
Mulberry- Originally from China and the Himalayas. Mulberries are the fruit from a small tree usually cultivated to feed silkworms. This use of mulberry trees began in China more than 4,700 years ...
MSG is used as a taste enhancer for meats and vegetables.
Also known as: Ajino Moto, Monosodium Glutamate, Chinese Salt
White pepper is derived from the same berries as black pepper. The fully ripened berries are first soaked in water, then fermented for a period of two weeks and subsequently hulled to give us the w...
Turmeric is a rhizome derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. This root is originated in the Indian Subcontinent, and through trade it spread to the rest of Southeast Asia. It has been us...