Sassafras
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There are many herbs that are considered highly desirable and some are considered exotic. One of the herbs that is sometimes difficult to find in retail grocery stores is the herb known as sassafras. Since it is a herb that is difficult to find in retail grocery stores, the best place to find this type of herb is online. It is a North American herb that comes from the sassafras tree. This is usually a short tree but can grow as tall as 65 feet. The leaves, bark and root are all used for flavoring of food. Major restaurants incorporate the herb in many dishes. It is also used for medicine and for tea. All parts of the tree carry a very pleasant fragrance. Sometimes the leaves give off a scent of fresh lemons. You can find the tree in sandy soils available in Maine, Iowa, Florida, Texas and even in Ontario.
Popularity: 76% [?]
Hungarian Paprika
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There are a number of spices that those who love to cook always reach for. One of those spices is Hungarian paprika. It is a spice made from dried, sweet, red and green bell peppers that are ground. This is known as Capsicum annuum. It is a spice used to add color and to add flavor to dishes. The best of this type is the rose paprika. Because of its popularity for adding flavor to various recipes, the spice paprika is known as the finest ingredient. It is the perfect garnish for food that is not sweet and that is light in color. Hungarian paprika is used in many dishes, especially Hungarian cuisines. You can find this form of paprika sold in various sizes online. Used to add color to meat and to sausage products, the spice is often used for cooking in Spain, Mexico and in the Balkan Peninsula.
Popularity: 72% [?]
Cardamom Ground
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Cardamom ground is an herb that is derived from two members of the ginger family Elettaria and Amomum. Originally cultivated in India, the herb has seeds that are highly aromatic, warm and slightly pungent. Cardamom ground has a long history. It was imported into Europe as early as 1214 A.D. and has since made its way to other areas of the world, including the United States. You’ll find it used in restaurants and in homes by those who love to cook. It is a herb that is used in a variety of dishes from the India and the Scandinavia regions. This is a herb that really contributes to the flavor of these dishes. It is a herb that is easily recognizable to those who enjoy cuisines that benefit from the herb. You can purchase the herb online in various sizes. The herb is used not only for food but also for beverages.
Popularity: 73% [?]
Vegetable Flakes
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Spices and seasonings help to make good foods even better, but there is far more to spicing up food than adding salt and pepper. Many wonderful seasonings are available, and one of the most popular is vegetable flakes. They are a great and delicious mix of dried vegetables, and they are healthy as well. Many people use them in soups, but they serve a variety of other purposes for the savvy chef. They also work well in stew, sauce and rice, and just about every other food you make. The ingredients of the vegetable flakes are potatoes, peas, carrots, onions, and celery. The ingredients are dehydrated and they come to life when added to a variety of dishes. They add a great, flavorful extra touch to even the best of recipes, and many are surprised at just how useful they are.
Popularity: 74% [?]
Sour Salt
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Sour salt, also known by the technical name calcium citrate, is an acidic ingredient that is found in a variety of citrus fruit, such as lemons and limes. The salt has a very distinctive sour taste, and is used in a number of different recipes. In addition to being used as flavoring in certain recipes, such as borsht, lemon cheesecake and other foods that require a bit of a sour taste, it was once used to make phosphate drinks in soda fountains. Other uses are in the making of sausage, as well as pickling and canning fruits. It helps them keep a healthy and appealing color. People can find any number of different used for sour salt in their cooking, from making a sweet and sour sauce to spicing up just about any dish. The use of this spice is limited only by the imagination of the cook.
Popularity: 100% [?]
Cream of Tartar
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Cream of Tartar, known by some as potassium hydrogen tartrate, is an acidic salt. It has many different used in the kitchen. Interestingly, grapes are the main producer of tartaric acid, from which this ingredient is derived. One of the best known uses of the ingredient in most kitchens is with beaten egg whites. It helps to stabilize them and give them more volume. In addition, it is one of the main ingredients in a variety of baking powders. Cream of Tartar is often used in the making of sweet desserts such as angel food cake, frosting, and candy. In commercial circles, it can be used in sodas, candy, cakes, gelatin, and more. One of the strange but practical uses of this ingredient is to clean cookware made of copper or brass. This unique ingredient serves many different and useful purposes.
Popularity: 84% [?]
Hickory Smoked Salt
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For classic barbeque flavor in poultry, pork or beef, or to add a unique twist to many sauces and marinades, it is hard to beat the taste of Hickory Smoked Salt. This unusual product can be used to rub meats prior to roasting or grilling and can also make an excellent marinade and tenderizer.
Hickory Smoked Salt is free of monosodium glutamate (MSG) so there are no worries for diners with sensitivities to that ingredient. There is also no sugar and no preservatives to this seasoning, just good flavor and pure ingredients.
Available in bulk or home sizes, Hickory Smoked Salt will come to be a kitchen standard as it offers bold seasoning, excellent flavor and a flexible amount of uses.
Popularity: 85% [?]
Citric Acid
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Citric acid provides cooks, chefs and food preparation specialists with some remarkable effects. It retains color in foods such as avocados, peaches and other items that suffer from exposure to the air. It adds excellent sour flavors to food and beverages, and it is a remarkable preservative for everything from home made canned goods, jams and pickles to ice cream.
Many restaurants and specialty food companies rely on citric acid in large quantities, and while its purchase is monitored by some regulatory agencies, for food consumption it can be utilized freely.
The primary use of citric acid occurs in the beverage industry, where the food is used to enhance flavor in sodas and even in bottled wines.
Popularity: 90% [?]
Bulk Spices
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For restaurants, cooking schools and caterers there are big savings available by purchasing bulk spices. Traditionally sold by the ounce, spices can add up on a budget. Even wholesale prices can still be prohibitive to a professional kitchen. Why should food and flavor suffer do to expense?
With bulk spices that old problem is eliminated. Today there are dozens of common and unusual herbs and spices available by the pound. These bulk spices will come from the same reputable sources and be the same quality and consistency as those sold by the ounce. The only difference will be in the cost.
Bulk spices mean big flavors, big taste and big savings to professional cooks, chefs and diners everywhere!
Popularity: 86% [?]
Vegetable Flakes
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Many people have never heard of vegetable flakes, which is a real shame. These special flakes can change or enhance the flavor of many foods. Created with a special blend of dried vegetables, people often use the flakes for soups, stews, sauces, and even flavoring of meat to be placed on the grill. Rice dishes, pasta recipes, and other family favorites can be improved on with vegetable flakes. While there are different variations, most of these flakes include a wonderful balance of onion, celery, carrot, potato, and peas. The goal is to choose a brand that uses only the highest quality of natural vegetables so the full benefits of the flavor can be enjoyed. Because there is so much versatility for flakes made from dried vegetables, any recipe could be complemented. Sold in a variety of sizes, this flavor enhancer is getting a lot of attention and for good reason.
Popularity: 85% [?]
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