Ajowan - Carom - Kings Cumin, 50g The seed of the Bishop's weed, have a very strong Thyme like flavour added to soups, stews and curries, fish and vegetable. This spice also combines well with Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon and Pepper. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Allspice - Pimento, 35g This spice has a warm aroma which resembles a peppery compound of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Allspice, Pimento, ground, 25g Keep the ground spice in an airtight container for the flavour to stay fresh Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30) This product is also available in a tin

Amchoor Powder/Mango Powder, 100g This powder is made out of the green unripe Mango and is used in North Indian cooking to give a tang of tropical fruit to vegetable stews and soups. Add it to curries the last 10 min. of cooking time. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Anise China, "Star Anise", 35g This Star shaped spice is native to southern China and Vietnam. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Anise China, "Star Anise", ground, 25g The powder is used in Five Spice powder or added to marinades together with other spices, like cassia, cinnamon, coriander, fennel, garlic and ginger. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30) This product is also available in a tin

Aniseeds, green, 50g Sweet, liquorice-like, warm flavour suitable for cakes, breads, biscuits and sweet fruit dishes. I also use it a lot with fish and vegetable curries. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97) This product is also available in a tin

Asafoetida, "Hing Powder", 50g Asafoetida is the dried resious gum out of a so called giant Fennel tree. It is used in Indian vegetarian cooking, especially with pulses and grains. Once added in cooking it resembles the taste of onion and garlic. Use sparingly. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Basil, Italian, organic, 50g Most of our organic Basil comes from Italy but country of origin can change according to crop and quality. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Bay Leaves, 35g From Turkey, adds a tang to soups, stews, stock, marinades or use whole leaves in between meat pieces on kebabs or as filling inside a fish. Unit price: £1.95 (approx. €2.18)

Bay Leaves, ground, 50g Useful in marinades and sauces, and in spice blends. Combines well with Savoury, Garlic, Marjoram, Sage, Oregano, Parsley, Allspice, Thyme and Juniper berries. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Bay Leaves, organic hand picked, 15g Aromatic,large leaves selected for us in Grenada. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97)

Black Onion Seeds, "Nigella Seeds", 50g Also known as Nigella seeds or Love-in-a-mist. The seeds can be sprinkled on flatbreads and rolls, or over roasted vegetable and cheese dishes. The seeds have a light nutty oregano flavour. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97)

Bouquet Garni, loose herbs, 50g To use like Mixed Herbs in soups and stews. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97)

Caraway Seeds, 50g The seeds are used in particular with fatty meats like pork, Lamb and Game, of course, with cabbage. Not to be missed in Hungarian Goulash, and in bread, especially rye. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52) This product is also available in a tin

Cardamom Pods, Black, 25g The seeds have a taste of pine with a smoky, earthy, clove-like note. Essential in Byriani dishes and Garam Masala. Do not confuse with green cardamom. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Cardamom Pods, Green, 25g Essential in curry powders, dals, masalas, pilafs and puddings. Good with apples, oranges, pulses, sweet potatoes and other root vegetables. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Cardamom Pods, Green, ground, 25g Good for baking but otherwise buy it in pods or in seed form as it stays fresher for much longer that way. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Cardamom Pods, Green, inside seeds, 25g These are the little black seeds found inside the cardamom pod so all the work is already done for you! Unit price: £2.55 (approx. €2.86)

Caribe, 25g A mildish chilli flake on the heat scale of 3/10. Fantastic in pasta dishes, stews and salads. Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Cassia Bark, ground, 50g Must be kept out of light and air-tight to keep its flavour. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Celery Seeds, 50g The seeds are very pungent and a little goes a long way. Add to soups, stews, cabbage, chicken, cucumber, fish, potatoes, rice, soy sauces, tomatoes, tofu Unit price: £1.95 (approx. €2.18)

Chervil, 35g Good with asparagus, broad beans, green beans, beetroot, carrots, cream cheese, eggs and fish Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Chilli String-Guindilla ristra, 200 chillies This string of dried Guindilla chillies from Spain is most decorative in your kitchen but also handy for when you need a dried, medium hot chilli. Unit price: £38.95 (approx. €43.62)

Chives, 35g With a light onion aroma, these go well with avocadoes, courgettes, cream cheese, eggs, fish and seafood, potatoes, smoked salmon and root vegetables Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

Chives, organic, 35g An even stronger aroma then the non-organic, grown in Germany on our own farm. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74) This product is also available in a tin

Cinnamon Quills, 6 inch, each Pale brown strips of dried bark rolled one into another. Always roll the quills between your hands to release the sweet heady cinnamon flavour. Unit price: £0.45 (approx. €0.50)

Cloves "hand picked", 50g A warm aroma with notes of pepper and camphor. Combines well with allspice, bay, cardamom, cinnamon and chilli. Good with apples, vegetables, ham, oranges, pork, and lamb. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97)

Cloves, ground, 25g The warm flavour of cloves is essential in masalas, curries, five spice powder, berbere and baharats. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63) This product is also available in a tin

Coriander Leaves, 35g The leaves of the coriander plant , they give a lemony-ginger flavour with a hint of sage. Used in most Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean dishes. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Coriander Organic, ground, 50g This is of the Indian oval shaped variety which is very nutty in flavour. Needs to be stored air- and light-tight to preserve the flavour. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Coriander Seeds, 50g The seeds have a peppery, nutty, floral flavour with a sweet orange hint. Great toasted and ground. They add a very warm sweet flavour to most dishes. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Coriander Seeds, organic, 50g The sweetness of the spice comes through in this organic variety from Sudan. Grind small amounts at the time and use it straight away. Remember, a little goes a long way. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Coriander, ground, 50g Good with apples, chicken, citrus fruits, fish, ham, mushrooms, pork, potatoes and pulses. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Cubebs Mediaeval Talied Pepper, 50g Also known as Java pepper, this has a warm pleasant aroma with a hint of pepper and allspice. Used in vegetable and meat stews and in Middle Eastern cooking. Goes well with bay, cardamom, cinnamon, curry leaf, rosemary and thyme. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Cumin Seeds / Somalian,organic, 50g The flavour is rich, slightly bitter, sharp, earthy and warm. Combines well with ajowan, allspice, aniseed, bay, cardamom, chilli, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and nutmeg. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Cumin Seeds / Sudan, 50g Cumin has been used for at least 4000 years and is now a staple ingredient in every country around the globe. It combines well with all other spices and herbs. But remember, a little goes a long way due to its heavy scent. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Cumin Seeds Black, 50g True black cumin is an expensive variety grown in Kashmir and Iran. Good with vegetables, beans and bread, rice and dry cooked curries. The flavour is sweet and mellow, somewhere between cumin and caraway. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Cumin, ground, 50g The strong, heavy, spicy -sweet flavour of cumin is best used sparingly and ground cumin needs to be stored air-tight to preserve its flavour. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Cumin, ground organic, 50g This cumin is from a small farm in Sudan and its strong, sharp, earthy flavour is used in cooking around the world. Keep this one airtight and away from light as well. Unit price: £2.75 (approx. €3.08)

Curry Leaves Dried, 25g A good store cupboard item to have for adding to curries and stir-fries. Adds an aromatic flavour with a spicy citrus note. Also see Fresh Curry Leaves in our Fresh Produce section. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Dill Seeds, 50g Great in slow -cooked foods, these have an aroma of sweet caraway , with a sharpness and a lingering warmth. Often used in Indian curries and dal dishes. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Dill Weed Tips, 35g One of my favourite herbs to use in soups, salads, fish or egg dishes and with steamed vegetables. Dill has a clean, fragrant aroma of anise and lemon. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63) This product is also available in a tin

Fennel Seeds, 50g An anise- liquorice flavour to be added to fish, cabbage, duck, leeks, lentils, pork, potatoes and tomatoes. Dry roasting the seeds then grinding them brings out the sweetness. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Fennel Seeds, organic, 50g Fennel is an old Roman herb and the seeds have long been know for their medicinal quality to aid as a digestive. That's the reason fennel is added to many spice blends that go with fatty meats, lentils and pulses. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Fenugreek Leaves/Methi, 35g The taste is celery/loveage like and bitter. They are often added to curries at the end of cooking and are used especially in Iranian cooking where they are added to stews and rice dishes. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Fenugreek Seeds, 100g Often referred to in Indian cook books as methi seeds. By dry roasting the seeds they get a burnt sugar, nutty flavour.If whole seeds are used in a paste soak them for several hours first. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Fenugreek Seeds, ground, 50g As with all ground spices it is essential to keep them airtight and in the dark. Try and mix ground fenugreek with chilli powder, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, and turmeric and use it as a dry rub on meats ....fantastic! Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Fines Herbes, 35g A classic French herb mix of Parsley, Chives, Chervil and Tarragon. Use in soups, stews, fish and egg dishes, and in salads. Unit price: £2.85 (approx. €3.19) This product is also available in a tin

Galangal powder, 50g Mild gingery flavour with a sweet lemony sourness. Used in Thai cooking, the powder is quite a reasonable substitute to the fresh Galangal. See also our fresh produce section for fresh galangal. Unit price: £2.65 (approx. €2.97) This product is also available in a tin

Garlic granules "coarse", 50g Minced garlic, useful to have. Adding it to peppercorns in your pepper mill will give an instant flavour to the food. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Garlic granules "fine", 50g Fine garlic granules are handy when making your own spice blends and add that extra flavour to spice rubs for grilling. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23) This product is also available in a tin

Garlic powder, 50g Garlic powder needs to be stored in a dry and cool place. Add 5-6 dry rice kernels to the powder to prevent it from getting sticky and lumpy. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Ginger ground "organic", 50g The taste is warm and peppery with a light, lemony note. It is fiery and pungent, and a little goes a long way. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52) This product is also available in a tin

Ginger, ground, 50g A good store cupboard item to have. Add to baking or curries, or try it in BBQ marinades where it adds a nice zingy up-lift. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Grains of Paradise/Mediaeval Peppers, 50g This grain was brought to Europe in the 13th century and was often used as a replacement of true pepper. The flavour is pungently hot and peppery, with a fruity note. Used with meat or fish dishes it's fantastic! Unit price: £3.99 (approx. €4.47)

Greek Herb Mix, 50g A combination of Throubi, a wild growing thyme, and Rigani, a wild mountain oregano. This herb mix can be used in everything from stews to salad dressings, in marinades for grilling or dishes like Moussaka and stevalos. Unit price: £3.25 (approx. €3.64) This product is also available in a tin

Herbes de Provence, 40g Use for braised meat and game dishes, especially those cooked in a red wine sauce. Our mix contains thyme, marjoram, rosemary, savory, lavender flowers and hyssop. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Horseradish Flakes, dehydrated, 50g Put a few spoons of horseradish flakes in a cup and pour boiling water over it, let it soften for 30min, then use it in stews or to make horseradish sauce. See our fresh produce section for the fresh stuff. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Italian Herb mix, 40g A fantastic herb blend for spaghetti sauces ,Italian stews and soups. With its rich marjoram and basil flavour it adds a nice sweet taste to the food. Unit price: £3.25 (approx. €3.64)

Juniper Berries, 35g Good with game, pork, cabbage, beef, duck and goose.The flavour is unmistakably gin-like and the sweetish aroma combines well with fatty foods. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Kaffir Lime Leaves, freeze dried, 10g These have an explosive citrus flavour even though they are dried. Added to a dish towards the end of cooking time they work as well as the fresh lime leaves. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Laksa mix, 50g This popular Asian noodle dish gets a rich kick from this spice mix. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Laos Powder/lesser Galangal, 50g The smaller rhizomes of this Galangal have a piquant flavour of ginger and pepper with a sour undertone. Used in SouthEast Asian dishes. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Lemon Grass stalks, freeze dried, 20g Add to soups and curries whilst cooking. Again, it's not as pungent as the fresh stalks. For the fresh stalks see our fresh produce section. Unit price: £2.55 (approx. €2.86)

Lemon Grass, ground, 50g Only works when mixed with other spices and herbs, as on its own it has quite a bitter taste. I would rather use the rind of a fresh lemon to get that flavour than the dried powder. Unit price: £2.75 (approx. €3.08)

Lemon Thyme, 50g That bittersweet aroma of thyme with a hint of lemon works well with fatty meats, in marinades and in fish stews. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Lime Powder, 50g Crushed Iranian dried limes. Added to stews, marinades, rice dishes and salad dressings it adds a warm citrus like flavour with a hint of sweetness. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Limes Dried whole/Iran, each Pierce the limes and add to stews whole. they soften in cooking and are served as part of the dish to be squeezed to extract all the juice. Unit price: £0.45 (approx. €0.50)

Lovage Leaves, 35g My favourite herb added to soups,sauces, and stews, it gives a stock-cube-like flavour with a taste of celery, anise, lemon and yeast. Unit price: £2.35 (approx. €2.63)

Mace Blade, 25g This is the lacy covering of the nutmeg and is often used when a lighter flavouring than that of nutmeg is required . Always buy it whole rather than ground. it stays fresher for much longer. Unit price: £2.75 (approx. €3.08)

Mace Blade, ground, 25g Because of its high volatile oil content this spice needs to be kept in a dry, dark, airtight container and used within 4 -6 months. Unit price: £2.75 (approx. €3.08)

Marjoram, 35g A close relative to Oregano, this herb is slightly milder and sweeter in taste and combines well with basil, bay, chilli, cumin, garlic, paprika. It is good with beans, cabbage, carrots, chicken, shellfish, lamb, mushrooms and tomatoes Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

Marjoram, organic, 35g Always add dried herbs towards the end of cooking time so they can develop their flavour without being cooked-out. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Mint, 50g This is our Moroccan mint which is spicy/minty flavoured. Great for sauces, tea and all minted dishes. Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

Mint, organic, 50g Even stronger in flavour then the non-organic variety, this is great in Turkish and Iranian dishes. Try it with lentil soup or lamb stews. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Mixed Herbs Standard, 50g Oregano, thyme, sage, savory, parsley, marjoram, all mixed together. Good with beef, pork, lamb, poultry and vegetables. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Mixed Spice, 50g A warm and rich taste for all your baking and sweet dishes.Consists of Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmeg and Cloves. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Mustard Powder/English, 50g A versatile ingredient to have in the kitchen, I add it to paprika and crushed pepper and use it as a rub for beef, or add a sprinkling to salad dressings ....fantastic zing. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Mustard Seeds Black, organic, 100g The heat of these seeds affect the nose and eyes as well as the mouth, so a little goes a long way. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Mustard Seeds Yellow, 100g Sandy yellow European seeds, mainly used for pickling and dressings or to make mustard. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Mustard Seeds Yellow, organic, 100g This is the oriental variety used a lot in Japan. Slightly smaller seeds, with a sweet pungent aroma. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Nutmegs, each Try a little sprinkle of nutmeg on mashed potatoes, or cabbage, carrots, cheese, chicken. A must-have ingredient with egg dishes, pates and pumpkin pie. Unit price: £0.55 (approx. €0.62)

Nutmegs, ground, 25g Loses its pungent flavour very quickly unless kept airtight in the dark. Use within 6 month of purchase. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23) This product is also available in a tin

Nutmegs, ground, organic, 25g This one comes from Grenada and is very intense in its sweet, warm flavour. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Nutmegs, organic/Grenadan, each Very large nutmegs from Grenada. Unit price: £0.55 (approx. €0.62)

Onions, Kibbled, 50g Dried onions add a good flavour to soups and stews with much more sweetness than from fresh onions. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Oregano Greek "Rigani", 25g This wild mountain hybrid from the Island of Crete is one of the finest Oreganos I have ever come across. The taste is strong with a slight lemony -peppery note. Really worth the money. Unit price: £3.95 (approx. €4.42)

Oregano Italian organic, 50g A robustly flavoured Oregano, peppery and sharp. Great on pizzas and in Mediterranean cooking. Unit price: £1.95 (approx. €2.18)

Oregano Mexican, 30g This oregano is related to lemon verbena and has a sweet peppery flavour. Essential in Mexican dishes and quite different from the regular oregano. Unit price: £3.45 (approx. €3.86)

Parsley, 35g This is the curly parsley. It has a tangy flavour with a hint of lemon, pepper and anise. Use in stews, soups, salads, stuffings and omelettes. Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07) This product is also available in a tin

Parsley, organic, 35g Dried flat-leaf parsley. With a milder flavour than the curly one, it should be added at the last few minutes of cooking time. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Pickling Spice, 50g A combination of pepper, mustard seeds, chillies, bay,coriander, cloves and pimento. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30) This product is also available in a tin

Poppy Seeds, Blue, 200g The blue seeds of the poppy plant are used as a topping for bread, biscuits, pasta, cheese, mashed potato. They combine well with allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and sesame seeds. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80)

Poppy Seeds, White, UK only, 100g The white seeds are used as a thickening agent instead of almonds in curry dishes, especially vindaloo and korma. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80) This product is also available in a tin

Rosemary, 50g Strongly aromatic, warm and peppery with notes of pine, this is a classic for lamb and red wine-based sauces. Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

Rosemary, organic, 50g This one comes from Italy and has a very strong, woody, balsamic, astringent note. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Saffron Persian Sargol, 1g The worlds finest saffron, with a deep red colour which becomes intense yellow once infused. Unit price: £8.95 (approx. €10.02)

Saffron Persian Sargol, 2g A deep red colour and arguably the best Saffron on the market. Unit price: £15.00 (approx. €16.80)

Sage Greek, Wild Mountain, 25g This is the most pungent dried Sage I have ever come across. Hand picked from the mountains of the Island of Crete, it is really worth the money. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Sage, organic, 50g Good with apples, dried beans, cheese, veal, onions and, of course, in stuffing. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Sage, rubbed English, 50g Common sage with a balsamic, camphorous spiciness. Combines well with bay, caraway, celery, garlic, dried ginger, lovage and marjoram. Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07) This product is also available in a tin

Savory, 50g A good flavouring for long cooked meat and vegetable dishes and, of course, bean stews. The taste is peppery, with a hint of mint ,marjoram and thyme. Unit price: £2.45 (approx. €2.74)

Sichuan Pepper "Fagara", 35g A very fragrant, woody, pungent note with a hint of citrus peel that leaves a tingling effect in the mouth. Used in Chinese 5 spice and seven spice blend. Unit price: £3.25 (approx. €3.64) This product is also available in a tin

Sumac, 50g Very tart, fruity and astringent. Used in the Middle East as a condiment to sprinkle on bread and meat. Sumac is excellent on meat before grilling and in salads like fattoush. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Thai Herb Mix, 35g A mix of Lemon Grass, Kaffir Lime leaves, coriander leaves, chilli and galangal. Adds flavour to Tom Yum based soups or curries. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Thyme, organic, 50g A warm, earthy, peppery fragrance. Use with lamb, leeks, mushrooms, pulses, game and tomatoes. Combines well with allspice, basil, bay, chillies, clove, garlic and nutmeg. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Thyme, Winter, 50g This winter thyme is slightly less fragrant then the other types of thyme. Combines well with rosemary, savory, marjoram for long-cooked winter stews. Unit price: £1.85 (approx. €2.07)

TONQUIN BEANS (TONGA), 50 This oval shaped dried up bean is from the Caribic and often used as vanilla bean as it has a slight flavour of vanilla and chocolate. Great for desserts, puds, icecream and cocktails. Unit price: £3.95 (approx. €4.42)

Turmeric Root - Fingers, 75g Dried rhizome of turmeric, can be grated into food like a nutmeg. Keeps well for years. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Turmeric, ground, 75g Essential to curry blends, turmeric gives that yellow colour to the food. Use sparingly as to much of it can turn the dish bitter. See also our Fresh Turmeric in the fresh produce section. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Tuscan Herb Mix, 50g A nice warm blend of Fennel, Marjoram, Basil, Oregano, Lemon Thyme and Bay. Great for slow-cooked meat dishes. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98) This product is also available in a tin

Vanilla Pods - Madagascar, per pod This is the Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar which is the finest in the world. Keep the pod in a jar of sugar to preserve them, then boil up in the dish of your choice. After cooking rinse the pod slightly and stick back in the sugar. Use again and again. Unit price: £1.99 (approx. €2.23)

Vegetable Herb mix, 50g This very aromatic herb blend goes well with vegetables, either steamed or roasted. Key note fennel, rose petals, parsley, coriander, oregano, chervil and chives. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Wild Thyme, 40g This Italian wild Thyme has a hint of mint and cloves and can withstand long cooking without losing its flavour. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Zedoary Mediaeval ginger, 50g Sometimes known as Kencur, this rhizome has the flavour of young ginger with a hint of green mango. Used in SouthEast Asian dishes alongside ginger and galangal. Unit price: £3.45 (approx. €3.86)