Spices, herbs and seasonings directory

Spices

Allspice berries
- Flavour/Aroma: The ‘Jamaican’ Pepper: notes of nutmeg, cloves & cinnamon
- Culinary Uses: Versatile - excellent in marinades, charcuterie and as an all-purpose seasoning
Anise seeds
- Flavour/Aroma: Delightfully sweet liquorice flavour
- Culinary Uses: Fish/shellfish, soups, stews, tomato-based sauces
Annatto seeds
- Flavour/Aroma: Gentle floral flavour, imparts wonderful deep scarlet-red colour
- Culinary Uses: Versatile. Great with prawns, salt cod, okra & pulses. Used in Mexican Achiote Paste and in the Caribbean mixed with chilli & onion with saltfish & ackee
Caraway seeds
- Flavour/Aroma: Warm & spicy with hints of orange peel & aniseed
- Culinary Uses: Great in many vegetable dishes; soups; stews; breads; with duck, pork & goose
Cardamom pods