SEED SPICES

Anise

Anise is not related to the similarly named Star Anise. It has a licorice like flavour used in sweets, liquers, curries, Hoison sauce and meat flavourings.

Ajwain

Also known as "Caron" and a close relative to Caraway though very different in flavour. Ajwain is a little known spice combining flavours like Thyme, Anise and Cumin.

Caraway Seed

Caraway is a distant relative of Black Caraway though a close relative to Ajwan. Caraway is used as a digestive aid and in cooking of bread, cakes and added to fruits.

Cumin

Cumin, also known as "Jeera" requires a long hot summer to grow. It is used in a wide range of ethnic cooking around the globe.

Dill

Dill is similar in flavour to Caraway and is used in cooking of meats, breads and pickles.

Fennel

A hardy perenial in many countries. Once infamous as the flavouring of Absinthe, now more commonly drunk as a tea.

Commonly used in egg, fish and salad dishes.