Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Myristica fragrans ▪ Family name Myristacaceae The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen tree, native to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas. Inside its apricot-like fruit lies a hard seed, the kernel of which is the spice nutmeg. The Portuguese were able to keep the source of nutmeg and mace… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Brassica alba, B. juncea, B. nigra ▪ Family name Cruciferae Mustard is the seed of an erect, multi-branched herbaceous plant. During the Middle Ages mustard was introduced into Spain by Arab traders, and it was soon carried throughout Europe. Native range Southern Europe, Western Asia (black and yellow mustard); India… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Myristica fragrans ▪ Family name Myristacaceae Mace and nutmeg are different parts of the same fruit of the nutmeg tree. The fruit, which is about the size of an apricot and similar in colour, splits when ripe to reveal brilliant red arils encasing the brown nut. These red arils are… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Curry powder is a blend of many different spices. In a huge sub-continent like India and in neighbouring countries throughout the East, individual spices are mixed to complement the particular style of local cuisine. The various curry powders reflect the availability of the spices and the climate of the region to which they are credited…. Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Curry powder is a blend of many different spices. In a huge sub-continent like India and in neighbouring countries throughout the East, individual spices are mixed to complement the particular style of local cuisine. The various curry powders reflect the availability of the spices and the climate of the region to which they are credited…. Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Cuminum cyminum ▪ Family name Umbelliferae Cumin is a small annual herbaceous plant of the parsley and carrot family, and grows to a height of about 25 cm. Cumin grows best in regions with a sunny climate and some rainfall. Native range Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean countries Major producers India, China,… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Cuminum cyminum ▪ Family name Umbelliferae Cumin is a small annual herbaceous plant of the parsley and carrot family, and grows to a height of about 25 cm. Cumin grows best in regions with a sunny climate and some rainfall. Native range Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean countries Major producers India,… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Syzyium aromaticum ▪ Family name Myrtaceae The clove tree is a tropical evergreen of the myrtle family which grows to a height of about 12 m. Its crimson flowers seldom open and it is these unopened flower buds that constitute the clove spice. Native range Moluccas (part of the Indonesian… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens ▪ Family name Solanaceae Chillies belong to the potato, tomato, and aubergine family of plants, and have been cultivated for thousands of years. There are at least 150 different types of chillies, which are the world’s biggest spice crop. They are now grown in all… Read more »
Monday, November 18th, 2013
Botanical name Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens ▪ Family name Solanaceae Chillies belong to the potato, tomato, and aubergine family of plants, and have been cultivated for thousands of years. There are at least 150 different types of chillies, which are the world’s biggest spice crop. They are now grown in all tropical… Read more »
