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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, synonym C. verum) is a small evergreen tree
10-15 m tall, belonging to the family Lauraceae, and a spice obtained from the
inner bark of this species. It is native to Sri Lanka. The leaves are
ovate-oblong in shape, 7-18 cm long. The flowers, which are arranged in
panicles, have a greenish colour and a rather disagreeable odour. The fruit is a
purple 1 cm berry containing a single seed. Cinnamon is principally employed in
cookery as a condiment and flavouring material, being largely used in the
preparation of some kinds of chocolate and liqueurs, also
cinnamon quills and ground cinnamon. In medicine it acts like
other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a "cure" for
colds. The pungent
taste and scent come from cinnamic aldehyde or cinnamaldehyde.
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Coriander seeds have a lemony citrus flavor when crushed. It
is also described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured. They are usually
dried but can be eaten green. Ground coriander is a major ingredient in curry
powder, certain Belgian-style beers and other aromatic dishes. If the spice is
bought whole in a non-dried form, it can be dried in the sun. Most commonly, it
is bought as whole dried seeds, but can be bought in ground form. Store
coriander seed in a tightly sealed container away from sunlight and heat. For
maximum flavor use within 6 months and keep for no more than 1 year. It can be
roasted or heated on a dry pan briefly to enhance the aroma before grinding it
in an electric grinder or with a mortar and pestle; ground coriander seeds lose
their flavour quickly in storage and are best only ground as needed.
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Saffron is the name given to the dried stigmata and part of
the style of the saffron crocus, traditionally called Crocus sativus, which are
harvested, dried, and used for cooking. Saffron has a pleasant spicy smell, and
it contains a dye that colors food a distinctive deep golden colour. Safflower,
Carthamus tinctorius, is often used as a less expensive substitute for saffron,
as is turmeric, Curcuma longa, which mimics saffron's color well but has a very
different flavour. In European cuisine, saffron is, for example, used in many
Spanish recipes, including paella and Fabada Asturiana, and in the most famous
saffron-based Italian dish, the risotto alla milanese. Outside Europe, it is a
vital ingredient of many Indian, Arabian and Central Asian dishes. In herbal
medicine, saffron is used for its eupeptic, carminative, and emmenagogic
properties.
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Cardamom pods are aromatic with a citrus perfumed flavoured
flavour. The pods should be crushed lightly, or discard from the pot after
cooking Either crush the pod lightly and discard after cooking, or open and
remove the seeds which can then be used whole or ground. The outer green pod is
not eaten. Cardamom complements - fish, meat, curries, rice, fruit, pastries,
meringue, cream, yoghurt, pickles.
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Indian Muntock White Peppercorns are actually the insides of
shelled black peppercorns. They have a lighter flavour, less spicy and warm than
the black, with a characteristic aroma. Indian Muntock are allowed to ripen for
longer on the vine, then soaked in water. When the black shell is removed it
leaves a pepper with a lightly fermented flavour, and mild smooth taste.
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