Culinary Botanicals

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratusOrigin: Egypt / Sri LankaProduction: 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 an important ingredient...

Botanical name: Ascophyllum nodosumOrigin: Atlantic 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 has...

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumCountry 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 thought...

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: Pimenta dioica/officinalisOrigin: HondurasProduction: 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...

Botanical Name: Myristica fragransOrigin: 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, and...

Botanical Name: Brassica albaOrigin: India / CanadaProduction: 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:...

Botanical name: Ganoderma lucidumOrigin: ChinaProduction: Reishi is a polypore mushroom that usually grows on dead or dying hardwood trees and stumps in temperate regions of the world. Qualities: Reishi (also known as "Lingzhi" (soul/spirit) mushroom) is a potent fungus that...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: 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...

Botanical name: Coriandrum sativumOrigin: Egypt / TunisiaStorage: store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Disclaimer: this product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

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: 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...

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

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. The berries start...

Origin: Italy / USA / 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...

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: Elettaria cardamomumOrigin: 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 of...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: India / 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:...

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: 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: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: 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 to...

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...

Ingredients: organic cinnamon, ginger, organic clove, organic allspice, 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 pie recipes...

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Certifier: *NOPOrigin: IndiaProduction: Turmeric fingers are dried and cut.  Qualities: Also known as Indian saffron, or the "Spice of Life", turmeric is the rhizome of an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, and in the same family as...

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisumOrigin: Egypt / TurkeyProduction: 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...

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

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: 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...

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: Juniperus communisOrigin: Albania / 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...

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica/officinalisOrigin: Mexico / Guatemala Production: 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....

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 and is similar...

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: CanadaQualities: A savory blend of all the...

Botanical name: Grifola frondosaOrigin: ChinaStorage: store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container.Disclaimer: this product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Botanical Name: Satureja hortensisCountry of Origin: AlbaniaProduction: 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...

Ingredients: goji powder (goji berry juice*, corn maltodextrin*), acai berry powder*, amla fruit powder*, acerola berry powder*, beet root powder*, rosehip powder*, pomegranate powder* (pomegranate juice*, maltodextrin*), camu camu berry powder, seabuckthorn powder(seabuckthorn juice*, maltodextrin*)Origin: various parts of the world    Processed:...

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: 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...

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, ginger root, organic bay leaf, organic chili pepperOrigin: Made...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensOrigin: Egypt / India / 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...

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgareOrigin: 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, aromatic...

Ingredients: organic cinnamon bark,  ginger, 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...

Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculusOrigin: GreeceProduction: 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 healing,...

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....

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalisOrigin: EgyptProduction: Sage is a perennial, evergreen shrub, that is a part of the mint family and is native to the Mediterranean. Qualities: The leaves and stems of sage have been used for culinary and traditional uses for centuries.Common Use: The dried...

Botanical Name: Piper nigrumOrigin: India / Sri LankaProduction: Piper nigrum is a flowering vine that produces berries that hang off of the plant in drupes. Berries start out green and eventually ripen to red. Green peppercorns are picked unripe and freeze-dried to...