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Turmeric Known as the queen of spices - turmeric is the primary ingredient for curry powder. It has excellent inflammatory properties and will prevent you from getting the first autumn cold. Add organic turmeric to tea, lattes, cakes, muffins, pancakes, soups, sauces and stews. Ginger Ginger originated in India and South East Asia. Its root can be used fresh or as ginger powder. It has a very fragrant, zesty, fresh flavour. It can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes, bakes, desserts and drinks. Organic ginger is packed with antioxidants and has excellent health benefits, including nausea relief, reduced bloating and gas, and fighting free radicals, as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon Cinnamon powder is made from the bark of tropical, evergreen trees. Cinnamon sticks are pieces peeled off of the inside of the bark of the tree. Cinnamon has a very warming flavour. There are many reasons why you should add cinnamon to your diet. It contains antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and protect against disease, inflammation and ageing. Eating organic cinnamon regularly can reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. Cinnamon also helps improve gut health and dental hygiene. Cinnamon, similarly to ginger, can be added to all kinds of savoury and sweet dishes, especially cakes. Ceylon cinnamon also known as true cinnamon is a more expensive and difficult-to-find type of cinnamon. Allspice Although allspice is a single spice, it has the flavours of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper. It is a warm-tasting spice that can be used for many warming feel-good autumnal dishes. Originating in Central America, allspice berries are harvested when green and fermented for a very short time, then dried, during which they turn brown. It is used for mince meat, meatballs, stews, warm beverages, and pumpkin dishes. Nutmeg Nutmeg powder is a fragrant spice made by grinding the seed of the nutmeg tree. It has an intense, warm, nutty, slightly spicy flavour. Use organic nutmeg powder in many recipes, especially in baking, for cakes, biscuits, and muffins. It also pairs well with vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, asparagus, carrots, and pumpkin. Nutmeg is rich in antioxidants, which help protect against many diseases and ageing. Nutmeg also has antibacterial properties against dental diseases and bad breath. Cloves Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen tropical tree that is native to Indonesia. Cloves are high in antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar, improve digestion and fight against bacteria. Known for their anti-inflammatory properties, they can help with oral infections, dental pain, plaque buildup, respiratory conditions, nausea and hangovers. Add organic cloves powder to stews, sauces, roasts, bakes and hot beverages like tea and mulled wine. Anise Anise is one of the oldest known spice plants, native to the eastern Mediterranean. It was used by the Romans for culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a sweet and very aromatic licorice-like flavour. Today, organic anise is a very popular spice in Italian cuisine. It can be used for biscuits, cakes, candies and beverages. Anise contains chemicals that might decrease swelling, and act as insect repellent. People also use it for indigestion, constipation, migraine and many other purposes. Coriander Coriander powder is a spice made from ground coriander seeds, that come from an herb similar to parsley. It has a fragrant, warming flavour. Coriander is rich in immune-boosting antioxidants. It can promote good digestion and gut health, and it may help lower your blood sugar. It can also improve heart, skin and brain health. Add it to sauces, curries, soups and salads. Cumin Cumin powder is a spice made with ground cumin seeds that come from Cuminum Cyminum, a plant of the parsley family. Cumin pairs well with root vegetables like carrots, and beetroots. Add organic cumin seeds to cabbage, cauliflower, beans, chickpeas and pea dishes.

Flavours make the food pleasurable. Herbs and spices offer fantastic health benefits and carry aromas that help you elevate your dishes to another level. They are essential ingredients in international cuisines and bring genuinely authentic taste. By adding them to your food, you can taste the world's flavours without moving from your kitchen. If you cook at home, it is worth having a collection of herbs and spices always at hand. They have a long shelf life, and you don’t need to worry they will go off. Home chefs who know basic spices and herbs can combine them to create some incredible new seasonings and flavours. These are some of this year’s popular combinations with ingredients and uses that can make your cuisine spectacular. Sumac Sumac is the most popular seasoning in Iran, after salt and pepper. It's a powder ground from the dried fruit of the Sumac shrub. It has a lemony, sweet and sour flavour, and you can use it for everything from salads to stews. Za'atar Za'atar is a Mediterranean seasoning made with sumac, organic dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, organic oregano, cumin, black pepper, marjoram, salt and a little lemon zest. It has a fresh, earthy and zesty flavour. It's great to sprinkle on bread, chips, plant-based cheese, nut cheese, salads, veggies and seafood. Dukkah This Egyptian seasoning is a mix of herbs, spices, salt and nuts like hazelnuts, sesame seeds and pistachios. Sprinkle on soups, salads and toasts. You can also add it to baked goodies like bread, scones, and savoury muffins. Mix it with olive oil and use it as a delicious dip for bread and rice (that's how they use it in Egypt.) Powdered seaweed Powdered seaweed is a trendy seasoning that can replace salt in many dishes. It is excellent for vegetable dishes such as stews, pies, and soups. It will give them a deep umami flavour without tasting like pure salt. It's easy to make. Using a blender, mix the dry seaweed with a little salt into fine dust. You can store it in a glass jar for months. Baharat Baharat is a Middle Eastern seasoning. It is used in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Palestine, and Turkey, and it's a bit different in every country. It is a mix of warming spices that will add a fantastic aroma and some sweetness to your dishes. Use it for warm dishes like soups, pies and stews. The most commonly used ingredients for Baharat include black pepper and white pepper, coriander, allspice, nutmeg, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Chinese 5 Spice As the name suggests, this Chinese seasoning is a mix of 5 flavours: salty, sweet, sour, spicy and bitter. The ingredients include spices such as star anise, fennel, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and galangal. This seasoning is best to use for warm dishes - roasted, cooked or baked. Garam Masala Garam Masala is a very popular mix of spices from India used for curries, lentils, chickpeas, cooked and roasted vegetable dishes and rice. It's a mix of aromatic spices, including coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaf, star anise, black pepper, fennel seed and mace. Harissa Harissa is a spicy seasoning originally from North Africa. Commonly used in Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian cuisine, it is made with red chilli pepper, paprika, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, caraway seeds, salt, olive oil and lemon juice. Used for marinates, sauces, stews, soups, hummus and couscous. Nut parmesan This one is a healthy savoury seasoning made with nuts that you can use to replace cheese in your diet. It combines hazelnuts, almond flour, nutritional yeast and salt. It's a perfect vegan parmesan option for pasta, lasagne, toast, veggies and salads. If you want an extra spicy flavour, just add some chilli. You can store it in an airtight container in a fridge for a couple of weeks.