Culinary Botanicals

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: Vietnam Production: 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 to support the...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: Vietnam Production: 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...

Ingredients: organic turmeric, organic coriander,  cumin,  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 of ginger and...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: Black peppercorns are produced by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and then leaving them to ferment and dry, which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.Qualities: The pungent...

Botanical Name: Capsicum AnnuumCountry of Origin: USAProduction: Ancho chile is the dried version of the poblano chile pepper which originates from the state of Puebla in Mexico, and is one of the most commonly used dried chiles in Mexican cuisine....

Botanical Name: Brassica nigra Origin: IndiaProduction: Brassica nigra is technically a black mustard plant with large stalked leaves that are in the same family as arugula, horseradish, watercress, and wasabi. Annually, it blooms flowers with four yellow petals that later...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: Sri LankaProduction: Black peppercorns are produced by picking the pepper berries when they are half ripe and then leaving them to ferment and dry, which causes them to shrivel and become dark in color.Qualities: The pungent spiciness...

Botanical Name: Brassica albaOrigin: IndiaProduction: The yellow mustard seeds come from the white mustard plant. The yellow flowers produce seed pods that contain around 12 seeds, which are harvested just before the pods become ripe and burst. Qualities: Mustard seeds have...

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalisOrigin: AlbaniaProduction: Sage is a perennial, evergreen shrub, that is a part of the mint family and is native to the Mediterranean. Rubbed sage is different from ground sage in that it is made by rubbing dried whole sage...

Origin: AustriaProduction: Chives are a common perennial plant, closely related to garlic, shallots, leeks, and scallions.Qualities: Chives offer a mild onion flavor and can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for onions. The dried rings have a more mellow...

Botanical Name: Brassica albaOrigin: India Production: The yellow mustard seeds come from the white mustard plant. The yellow flowers produce seed pods that contain around 12 seeds, which are harvested just before the pods become ripe and burst. Qualities: Mustard seed...

Botanical Name: Apium graveolensOrigin: Egypt Production: Celery is a marshland plant with a long fibrous stalk that tapers into leaves. The seeds are actually the plant's very small fruit and are found in its small, white flowers. Qualities: The seeds...

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica/officinalisOrigin: MexicoProduction: Allspice (aka Jamaican pepper, clove pepper, pimenta, or new spice) is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. Once they...

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica/officinalisOrigin: MexicoProduction: Allspice (aka Jamaican pepper, clove pepper, pimienta, or new spice) is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. Once...

Botanical Name: Carum carviOrigin: EgyptProduction: The caraway plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, with green, feathery leaves. The seeds (actually the fruits) are crescent shaped with small ridges. Qualities: Caraway has a warming, aromatic...

Botanical Name: Ceratonia siliquaOrigin: Portugal / USAProduction: Carob is a flowering evergreen shrub in the pea family. In autumn, the plant blooms small, spirally arranged flowers that are pollinated by wind and insects. The fruit produced is a long legume...

Botanical Name: Juniperus communisOrigin: BulgariaProduction: Juniper berries (which are not technically berries, but actually juicy, seed cones), grow on coniferous shrubs throughout the Northern hemisphere and are harvested in early autumn.Qualities: Herbal use of juniper berries include stress relief, anti-fungal...

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Jalapeño Ingredients: Organic Paprika, Organic Cumin, Organic Cayenne, Organic Garlic, Organic OnionCountry of Origin: Various for the spices, but blended in-house in British Columbia. Common Use: Traditionally used for spicing meat or chilis, this gentle chili powder has only a...

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumOrigin: IndiaQualities: Fenugreek powder has a pungent, bitter, and sweet taste, with a caramel-like aroma and flavor. In traditional herbalism, it has been used to support digestion and as a soothing topical application for inflamed skin....

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisumOrigin: EgyptProduction: Anise is a herbaceous annual plant that blooms with little white flowers and produces a small, oblong seed.Qualities: Anise is a member of the apiaceae family, related to caraway, carrots, cumin, dill, and fennel, and...

Botanical Name: Origanum majoranaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Marjoram is a perennial herb that is indigenous to Cyprus and Southern Turkey. Just as the plant begins to flower, the tops are harvested and dried in the shade. Qualities: Marjoram has sweet pine and citrus flavors...

50 sheets per packageCountry of Origin: ChinaQualities: Nori is rich in carotenes, vitamin C and B12, and iodine.Common Use: Nori sheets are most commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri, or as a garnish or flavouring in noodles and soups. It can...

Botanical name: Rhus CoriariaCountry of Origin: TurkeyQualities: Dried raw sumac spice is purplish-brown with a gritty texture and it tastes tart and acidic, but less so than lemon.As Sumac ranks high on the ORAC chart it is packed with antioxidants...

Botanical Name: Schinus terebinthifoliusOrigin: MadagascarProduction: Pink peppercorns are not really related to peppercorns, but came to have this name because of their visual resemblance and because they also have a peppery flavor. They are actually related to cashews and mangoes....

50 sheets per packageCountry of Origin: ChinaQualities: Nori is rich in carotenes, vitamin C and B12, and iodine.Common Use: Nori sheets are most commonly used as a wrap for sushi and onigiri, or as a garnish or flavouring in noodles and soups. It can...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: India / Sri LankaProduction: White peppercorns are from the same plant as black and green peppercorns, but they are hulled so that just the inner fruit remains. In order to expose the fruit, they are soaked in...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum, Schinus terebinthifoliusIngredients: organic black peppercorn, organic green peppercorn, organic white peppercorn, organic pink peppercornOrigin: Made in Canada.Production: Piper nigrum is a flowering vine that produces berries that hang off of the plant in drupes, they start...

Ingredients: nutritional yeast, Himalayan pink salt, organic onion, organic garlic,  turmeric root, organic savory leaf, organic sage leaf, organic thyme leaf, organic marjoram leaf, organic parsley leaf, organic celery seed, organic black peppercorn. Contains 23% salt.Origin: CanadaCommon use: Stir into boiling water for a...

Ingredients: organic coriander, organic fennel seed, cumin, organic cinnamon, organic cardamom, ginger, organic black pepper, organic clove Origin: various parts of the world    Processed: Canada Qualities: Garam masala is staple spice blend in Indian cuisine, as prominent as curry but much more...

Botanical Name: Satureja hortensisCountry of Origin: FranceProduction: Savory is an annual herb that blooms between July and September. The leaves are harvested for culinary uses.Qualities: Savory is often compared with sage and thyme. It has a slightly peppery, pungent, aromatic flavor. It...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensOrigin: TunisiaProduction: Dill is an annual herb that looks similar to fennel. The leaves and seeds, which are actually the fruit of the dill plant, are edible and used for flavoring food.Qualities: Although dill seed and dill weed come...

Ingredients: Himalayan salt, garlic, onion, black pepper, ancho powder, coriander, cane juice crystals, cinnamon, oregano, smoked paprikaOrigin: various parts of the world    Processed: CanadaQualities: makes an excellent all-purpose seasoning with a mildly spicy, sweet, and smoky flavor. Common Use: This BBQ...

Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculusCertified OrganicOrigin: Greece Production: Tarragon is a perennial herb that is a part of the sunflower family. It grows wildly in Eurasia and North America and is also cultivated for culinary uses.Qualities: In the past tarragon was used in herbal...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: IndiaProduction: Piper nigrum is a flowering vine that produces berries that hang off of the plant in drupes, they start out green and eventually ripen to red. Green peppercorns are picked unripe and freeze dried to preserve...

Made in CanadaIngredients: turmeric, Himalayan salt, paprika, coriander, black peppercorn, garlic, onion, parsley, mustard, celery seed

Origin: TunisiaRanging from 1,000-5,000 units on the Scoville scale, Baklouti peppers are mildly spicy with a warm, slightly sweet flavour. Traditionally used in harissa paste or seasoning, Tunisian Baklouti is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium while also...

Ingredients: organic cinnamon bark,organic allspice, organic cloves,  orange peelOrigin: various parts of the world    Processed: CanadaQualities: This very fragrant, warming blend is flavorful and aromatic and perfect for the colder months.Common Use: Mulling spice can be used in many different...

Ingredients: organic paprika,  organic marjoram, organic oregano, organic thyme, organic garlic, organic onion, Himalayan sea salt, cumin, organic coriander, organic black pepper, organic cayenne, organic chili flakes, organic bay leafOrigin: various parts of the world     Processed: USAQualities: A savory blend of all the...

Ingredients: organic cinnamon, ginger, organic clove, organic allspice, organic mace, organic nutmeg, organic cardamomOrigin: Made in Canada.Qualities: This deliciously sweet and savory blend of spices has become commonly known as pumpkin pie spice due to its prominent role in pumpkin...

Ingredients: organic yellow mustard seed, organic black peppercorn, organic coriander, organic dill seed, organic brown mustard seed, organic cinnamon chips cassia, organic celery seed, organic allspice, organic caraway seed, organic clove, organic ginger root, organic bay leaf, organic chili pepperOrigin:...