Culinary Botanicals

Botanical Name: Curcuma longaCertified OrganicOrigin: IndiaProduction: Our Turmeric is grown in the state of Odisha, in India. The whole turmeric fingers are harvested, cleaned and then dried in solar and/or electric dryers reaching a maximum temperature of 32 degrees celsius. It is then...

Ingredients: dulse, nori, sea lettuce, wakame, kombu, longicruris, and knotted wrack flakesOrigin: CanadaProduction: All ingredients are sustainably wildcrafted and hand-harvested from the icy, clean waters of the Bay of Fundy, Canada, then sun-dried.Qualities: The Seven Sea-Veggie Blend is an amazing nutritional booster, providing many...

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinaleCertified OrganicOrigin: IndiaProduction: Ginger is a flowering plant, native to Southeastern Asia, whose root is harvested and used for consumption.Qualities: Internal use of ginger can be helpful with soothing upset stomachs, preventing dizziness, nausea and motion sickness, and easing pain and...

Botanical Name: Arctium lappaCertified OrganicOrigin: Croatia / ChinaProduction: The plant of the burdock root is a biennial that blooms bright pink/red/purple thistle-like flowers on long stalks. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but has now been naturalized in...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumCertified OrganicOrigin: India / ChinaProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow...

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminumCertified OrganicCountry of Origin: India / Egypt / IndonesiaProduction: Cumin is a flowering plant, related to parsley, that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. The small fruit of the plant contains a single seed, which has...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumCertified OrganicOrigin: Sri Lanka / IndiaProduction: Piper nigrum is a flowering vine that produces berries that hang off of the plant in drupes that start out green and eventually ripen to red. Black peppercorns are produced by...

Botanical Name: Palmaria palmataOrigin: CanadaProduction: Wildcrafted, sun-dried, and sustainably hand-harvested from the icy, clean waters of the Bay of Fundy, Canada.Qualities: Dulse provides a wealth of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and protein. It is also rich in healthy fatty acids, trace minerals and antioxidants. Naturally...

Botanical name: Cinnamomum verumCertified OrganicOrigin: Sri Lanka / VietnamProduction: True cinnamon has several thin layers shaved from the inner bark of the tree, unlike the more common cassia cinnamon, which is thicker and curls from both sides inward. Qualities: True...

Botanical Name: Laurus nobilisCertified OrganicOrigin: TurkeyProduction: Bay leaves come from a flowering evergreen tree that has glabrous leaves and is native to the Mediterranean region. Qualities: Aromatic bay leaves are often used in food preparations to add flavor to dishes....

Botanical Name: Palmaria palmataOrigin: CanadaProduction: Wildcrafted, sun-dried, and sustainably hand-harvested from the icy, clean waters of the Bay of Fundy, Canada.Qualities: Dulse provides a wealth of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and protein. It is also rich in healthy fatty acids, trace minerals and antioxidants. Naturally...

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinaleCertified OrganicOrigin: India / ChinaProduction: Ginger is a flowering plant, native to Southeastern Asia, whose root is harvested and used for consumption.Qualities: Internal use of ginger can be helpful with soothing upset stomachs, preventing dizziness, nausea and motion...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumCertified OrganicOrigin: Spain / ChinaProduction: Paprika is made from varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, mostly bell and chili peppers. It is dried, smoked, and ground.Qualities: Paprika is most commonly viewed as a culinary herb. The spiciness depends on...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaCertified OrganicOrigin: Vietnam / IndonesiaProduction: Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry.Qualities: Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history. It is believed...

Botanical Name: Thymus vulgarisCertified OrganicOrigin: Turkey / Egypt / Morocco Production: Thyme is a perennial evergreen from the mint family. It is grown in hot, sunny locations in well-drained soil and has woody stems, small rounded leaves, and blooms pink flowers.Qualities: Historically, thyme has been...

Botanical Name: illicium verumCertified OrganicOrigin: VietnamProduction: Star anise is the star-shaped (usually eight-pointed) fruit of Illicium verum, an evergreen tree that is native to Northeastern Vietnam and Southwestern China. Qualities: Also known as star anise seed, Chinese anise, Indian anise, or...

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgareCertified OrganicOrigin: Egypt / Peru / Turkey Production: Origanum vulgare is a flowering perennial herb in the mint family that blossoms small pinkish purple flowers.Qualities: Oregano is a culinary herb with a warm, pungent, slightly bitter taste that varies...

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticumCertified OrganicOrigin: Sri Lanka / IndiaProduction: The clove tree is an evergreen with large leaves and small flowers grouped in clusters. The flower buds turn from pale blue to bright red when they are ready for harvest.Qualities: The essential oil eugenol...

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratusCertified OrganicOrigin: Honduras / Tanzania / Egypt / IndiaProduction: Lemongrass is an ornamental, perennial, tropical grass that is native to South and Southeast Asia. Qualities: Lemongrass has a bright and fresh lemony and almost rosy aroma and is...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumCertified OrganicOrigin: India / ChinaProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the underground...

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgareCertified OrganicOrigin: Egypt / IndiaProduction: Fennel is a flowering perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. It is indigenous to the Mediterranean but has become naturalized all over the world.Qualities: Fennel is prized as a flavourful,...

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalisCertified OrganicOrigin: Egypt / Morocco / TurkeyProduction: Rosemary is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family, with needle-like green leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers. Upon cultivation, the leaves are separated for use....

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumCertified OrganicOrigin: India / USA Production: Cayenne peppers are a type of long, tapering, red-colored peppers with curved tips that grow in tropical and temperate locations, taking about 100 days to fully mature. The peppers are dried and ground,...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumAwaiting certification - grown organicallyOrigin: USA / IsraelProduction: Paprika is made from dried and ground varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, mostly bell and chili peppers. Qualities: Paprika is most commonly viewed as a culinary herb. The spiciness...

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicumCertified OrganicOrigin: EgyptProduction: The basil plant is native to India. It is a herb with silky green leaves and white blossoms that is part of the mint family. Qualities: Basil has a strong, sweet, aroma and flavor,...

Certified OrganicIngredients: organic turmeric, organic coriander, organic cumin, organic ginger, organic cinnamon, organic black pepper, organic fenugreek, organic cayenne, organic mustard, organic cardamomCountry of Origin: Made in Canada.Qualities: Blending the deep, earthy flavours of cumin and mustard, with the zing...

Botanical Name: LaminariaWild HarvestedOrigin: CanadaProduction: Sustainably hand-picked and sun-cured from the clean, cold waters of Canada's East coast.Qualities: Kombu is known for tenderizing proteins and supporting healthy digestion. It is also a great source of iron and iodine. Naturally Contains 312mg of sodium in 7g...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumCertified OrganicOrigin: IndiaProduction: Crushed, dried red pepper flakes are most often produced from cayenne-type peppers, though sometimes a variety of peppers are used such as bell peppers, cayenne, jalapenos, chiltepin, and all forms of New Mexico chili.Qualities:...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaCertified OrganicOrigin: China / IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion powder can be added to broths,...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCertified OrganicCountry of Origin: Egypt / IndiaProduction: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The seed is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant.Qualities: The coriander seed has a variety of...

Botanical name: Ascophyllum nodosumCertified OrganicOrigin: CanadaQualities: Kelp is an underwater plant with a deep green colour and high nutritional content. Kelp powder is a great source of iodine, a trace mineral that aids in healthy thyroid function. Common Use: Kelp...

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispumCertified OrganicOrigin: Netherlands / IsraelProduction: Parsley is a bright green, flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean and that has been naturalized all over the world. Qualities: Parsley is considered to be a herb, spice, and...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaCertified OrganicOrigin: Egypt / China / IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to...

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminumCertified OrganicCountry of Origin: Egypt or IndiaProduction: Cumin is a flowering plant, related to parsley, that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. The small fruit of the plant contains a single seed, which has eight ridges with...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumCertified OrganicOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive. The tall plants flower...

Botanical name: Cinnamomum verumCertified OrganicOrigin: Sri Lanka / VietnamProduction: True cinnamon has several thin layers shaved from the inner bark of the tree, unlike the more common cassia cinnamon, which is thicker and curls from both sides inward. Qualities: True...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensCertified OrganicOrigin: Egypt / IsraelProduction: Dill is an annual herb that looks similar to fennel. Its seeds and leaves are edible and used for flavoring food.Qualities: Dill has a long history of use in herbal medicine and...

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativumCertified OrganicCountry of Origin: Egypt / India Production: Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. The ‰ۡóÁÌ_́ÌÎÌ_??seed‰ۡóÁÌ_́ÌÎ_? is actually the small, globular fruit of the plant. Qualities: The coriander...

Botanical Name: Myristica fragransCertified OrganicOrigin: India / Sri LankaProduction: Nutmeg isn't truly a nut, it is the pit of a fruit that is similar to an apricot. The tree can be harvested seven to nine years after it is planted,...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaCertified OrganicOrigin: Vietnam / IndonesiaProduction: Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry. Qualities: Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history....

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaCertified OrganicOrigin: Vietnam / IndonesiaProduction: Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry.Qualities: Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history. It is believed...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumCertified OrganicOrigin: India / ChinaProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the underground bulb. The bulb...

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumCertified OrganicCountry of Origin: IndiaProduction: Fenugreek is an annual plant that is cultivated worldwide as a semi arid crop. Its seeds and leaves are used in many South Asian dishes. Qualities: In traditional medicine, fenugreek is...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumCertified OrganicOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive.The tall plants flower for eight or nine months...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaCertified OrganicOrigin: China / IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups,...

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomumCertified OrganicOrigin: GuatemalaProduction: Cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla, because the production is very long and labor intensive.The tall plants flower for eight or nine months...