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WHOLE SPICES
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WHOLE SPICES
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 Other names: Matalahuva, sweet herb Origin: Egypt and Eastern Mediterranean Medical use: Digestive carminative. Antispasmodic liver tonic, pectoral sedative Culinary use: Frequently used for sweets, tarts, and cookies; also used to flavor liqueurs of the Mediterranean. Comments: It is one of the oldest spices that were used in the Orient Producing countries: Southern Russia, Turkey and India. |
 Origin: Native of Southern Europe and Middle East Medical use: Stomach carminative Culinary use: It is used for gin scenting or to pickle and in curry powders Comments: It is one of the most popular spices in the world |
 Other names: "clavillo" Origin: Moluccas Islands in Southeast Asia Culinary use: Cow, lamb and pork stews, sausages, marinated foods Comments: Half of the world production of clove goes to the tobacco industry to make cigarettes known as kretek Producing countries: Indonesia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Grenada |
 Other names: Cumin from Spain, kamani Origin: Orient, India, Egypt and Arabia Medical use: It contains vitamin A, calcium and iron Comments: It is particularly popular in Oriental and Latin American cuisine; it is an essential ingredient for curry powders Producing countries: Turkey, Syria, India. |
 Other names: "Ajenabo", yellow mustard Origin: Europe and East Asia Medical use: Pancreas energizer; diuretic Culinary use: Roasted fish; rabbit, game Comments: The most famous mustard is made in the region of Dijon, France; it is commonly referred to in some passages of the Bible. Producing countries: Europe, Canada, Mediterranean region. |
 Other names: Amaranth (Love flower) Medical use: Digestive; cardiac and cerebral tonic; prevents rankness of greases Culinary use: Sausage, meat, salts for deserts Comments: During the dominion of the Dutch in the Moluccas Islands they ordered three fourths of nutmeg fields to be destroyed in order to maintain a high price of the spice Producing countries: Moluccas Islands and Grenada. |
 Other names: Majorana-mayorana, "amáraco" (sweet marjoram) Origin: Native of the Mediterranean region Medical use: Digestive carminative; blood purifier. Vitamin C Culinary use: It is the quintessence for pizza preparation. In Mexico it is also an ingredient of chili powder and particularly in tomato sauce Comments: These two plants are intimately related; therefore, it is not necessary to describe them separately. Marjoram has a more delicate flavor and it is softer than oregano Producing countries: Mexico; Mediterranean countries. |
 Other names: "bija", "bijol", "roncon" Origin: The Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America Medical use: Rather than curative properties, its important resides in the dye of the fruit pulp Culinary use: It is used mainly as coloring matter or soft seasoning and it is a basic ingredient Comments: In Mexico, the seeds of the achiote are ground with other spices and aromatic herbs to produce a fragrant and floral seasoning Producing countries: Mexico; Peru. |
White Pepper 
Scientific name: Piper nigrum Other names: Pipalli, small pepper Origin: India Medical use: Prevents rankness of greases; digestive and febrifugal Culinary use: Marinated foods, pickling, dressing, stuffing, and meats Comments: It is one of the oldest and it has the largest consumption volume nowadays Producing countries: Vietnam, India, Brazil |
Scientific name: Pimienta dioica Other names: Jamaica pepper, sweet pepper, Tabasco pepper, and "All spice" Medical use: Valuable antiseptic; digestive carminative Culinary use: Baked fish, sausage, and hamburgers Comments: French called it "quatre épice" because in its flavor it combines those of cinnamon, clove, ginger and nutmeg. |
 Other names: Continental parsley, curly parsley Origin: Southern Europe Medical use: Very rich in vitamins and minerals Culinary use: It is used as seafood or broiled meat complement and in salads Comments: Parsley is a basic foodstuff for the kitchen, it is heat resistant and ideal for decorating a large variety of dishes Producing countries: All temperate regions of the world. |
