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Herbs & Spices Day

Herbs and spices in bowls

The 10th of June is Herbs & Spices Day. Herbs and spices add flavour and colour, and perk up people’s interest in their food.

Mango Powder

Mango Powder is made from unripened wild green mangos, that even when ripe would be too tart to sell as fruit. These are dried, then ground into powder. The mango pieces have traditionally been dried in the sun but now more efficient and hygienic means are being tested. The powder will be light beige or…

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Spice Grinder

Spice grinder in cast iron, 1.15 kg, height 6 cm. Skeppshults Gjuteri, Sweden

A spice grinder is a tool used to grind up hard, dried whole spices. You can grind them coarsely, or to a fine powder.

Star Anise Fruit

Star Anise © Denzil Green Star Anise Fruit is a completely different plant from Star Fruit. The tree that Star Anise Fruit comes from is called the “Indian Almond.” The tree can grow up to 25 feet (8 metres.) It’s an evergreen that will grow true to seed, and so is propagated that way. The…

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