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Super Negin is the highest grade of saffron: the threads are trimmed so that only the deep red stigma remains and the pale yellow style is removed entirely, which gives longer, thicker threads, stronger colouring power, and no filler weight in the gram you pay for. Because every thread is all stigma, a little goes a long way: a generous pinch colours a whole pot of rice, and the 5g and 10g sizes suit kitchens that cook with saffron every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep a pinch of threads in a few spoonfuls of warm water or milk for twenty minutes, then add the liquid rather than the dry threads so the colour spreads through the whole pot. Used that way it turns rice, pilaf and biryani gold and scents them right through. 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Net weight: 30g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only according to the directions supplied with your product. Keep the container closed between uses and store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Take resin from the jar with a clean, dry utensil, since moisture can change its texture. If the resin has hardened, leave the closed jar somewhere warm for a few minutes and it will soften again. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as: Shilajit, mumiyo, mineral pitch, shilajit resin, Mongolian shilajit, shilajeet, salajeet, mumijo, mumie, shilajatu.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen Foods","offers":[{"title":"30g (Glass Jar)","offer_id":43855940157462,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g (Minimal Packaging)","offer_id":71067445985302,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/cc5b5315-207d-4904-a3d1-5b487ae49ed2.png?v=1780165291"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-mushroom","title":"Lion's Mane Mushroom","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eElevate your cooking with Lion’s Mane Mushroom, a gourmet favorite known for its soft, meaty texture and mild flavor that’s often compared to seafood. Carefully dried to preserve its quality, Lion’s Mane is a versatile ingredient that brings depth to both plant-based and traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eStir-Fries \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soaks up flavors beautifully in savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eVegan Crab Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e: A popular plant-based alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eHerbal Teas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be steeped whole or sliced for a warm, earthy brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"829\"\u003ePowdered Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easily added to soups, sauces, or smoothies for rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eDelicate, slightly sweet taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eUnique, shaggy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003ePerfect for gourmet and home cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eNon-GMO and 100% natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak the dried pieces in warm water for twenty to thirty minutes until pliable, squeeze them out and keep the soaking liquid for the pot, then tear the mushroom into strips and sear them in butter or oil until golden. Treated that way they go into stir fries, broths, crab-cake style patties and pasta. Sealed in a dry cupboard the dried pieces keep for a year or more. Technique tip: squeeze the rehydrated pieces dry and give them room in a hot pan, since wet crowded mushrooms steam and stay spongy instead of browning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lion’s Mane, Yamabushitake, Monkey Head Mushroom, Pom Pom Mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen Foods","offers":[{"title":"50g (Pouch)","offer_id":53227923243030,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (Pouch)","offer_id":53227919310870,"sku":null,"price":16.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g (Pouch)","offer_id":53227919343638,"sku":null,"price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/Lion_sMane.png?v=1794447888"}],"url":"https:\/\/ameenfoods.ca\/collections\/specialty-premium.oembed","provider":"Ameen Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}