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BASIL RUBBED
$2.50 – $4.50Sweet Basil leaves compliment tomatoes and are added to many Italian dishes. (SML PKT)
Other Common Names: Sweet Basil Botanical Name: (Ocimum basilicum)
Produce of Egypt packed in Australia.
Description & Use: Sweet basil is the variety that is dried for culinary use. Bush basil (O. minimum) has smaller leaves than sweet basil and is not generally dried. Sweet basil is a lush annual herb with a distinct clove and anise-like refreshing flavour. Dried basil leaves, although lacking the fresh top-notes of fresh basil, have a more pungent taste and one that is ideal for long, slow-cooked dishes such as soups, stews, casseroles and spaghetti bolognese.Nutritional information: (Applies to asafoetida only)
Per 100gEnergy (kj)1051Protein (g)14.367Fat (g) Total3.976Carbohydrate (g)60.957Sugars (g)40.2Dietary Fibre (g)40.5Cholesterol (mg)unknownSodium (mg)34.225Potassium (mg)unknown -
BASIL SEED 25GM
$2.50Basil seeds are small black seeds that take on a jelly-like characteristic when added to Asian desserts. (SML PKT)
Other Common Names: Subja, Takmaria
Botanical Name: (Ocimum canum Sims)
Description & Use: Sometime referred to as ‘hairy basil’ or ‘Thai basil’ the seeds of this variety are collected to use in Asian desserts for their mucilaginous quality. The jelly-like texture of basil seeds is traditional in cooling sweets and drinks, however they make no significant contribution to the actual flavour.Produce of India packed in Australia.
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CHIVES
$2.50 – $4.50A traditional blend of spices that enhances the flavour of stir-fry dishes and duck. (SML PKT)
Contains: star anise, fennel seed, cassia, pepper, cloves.
Description & Use: Chinese Five Spice powder is a classic blend of spices that compliments stir-fry dishes and grilled and roast meats. Sprinkle about half a teaspoon over 500g of vagetables, chicken or seafood while stir-frying. To season roast or grilled meats, rub on with a little salt 20 minutes before cooking.
Nutritional Information:
Per 100gEnergy (kj)1335.24Protein (g)14.03Fat (g) Total12.49Fat (g) Saturated0.38Carbohydrate (g)46.76Sugars (g)5.79 -
DILL LEAVES
$2.50 – $4.50Sometimes called ‘dill weed’. (SML PKT)
Other Common Names: Leaves: Dill Weed, Garden Dill, Green Dill Seeds: Dill Seed Botanical Name: (Anethum graveolens)
Description & Use: Dill is a delicate-looking annual herb with frond-like leaves which have an agreeable, refreshing, anise-like flavour. These filigree leaves are often seen garnishing seafood, especially smoked salmon. Dill flavours mayonnaise, tartare sauces and salad dressings. Dill seeds have a more robust flavour than the green tops and are used in pickles and chutneys, with vegetable dishes and in the exotic Moroccan spice blend, Ras el Hanout.
Produce of Israel packed in Australia.
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ITALIAN HERBS
$2.50 – $4.50A blend of herbs and garlic that compliments pizza and pasta dishes. (SML PKT)
Contains: Sweet Basil, Garden Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Curly Parsley, Garlic, Rosemary.Description & Use: Herbie’s Spices Italian Herbs is a classic blend of herbs that compliment Italian cooking. Add Italian Herbs to pasta dishes, pizza, spaghetti bolognese and everyday soups stews and casseroles. A tasty herb and garlic bread is easily made by mixing 2-3 teaspoons with enough butter to make 2 French loaves. Nutrition information applies to herb mix only.
Nutritional Information:
Per 100gEnergy (kj)1257.22Protein (g)12.7Fat (g) Total5.31Fat (g) Saturated0.66Carbohydrate (g)55.03Sugars (g)10.79Sodium (mg)77.84 -
MARJORAM LEAVES
$2.50 – $4.50One of the most often used herbs in the cuisines of Europe (SML PKT)
Other Common Names: Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram. Botanical Name: (Origanum marjorana)
Description & Use: Closely related to Oregano, Marjoram is one of the most often used herbs in the cuisines of Europe. The flavour is distinctive but less pungent than Oregano.
Use marjoram in meat and vegetable dishes, especially those containing pork and veal, and in recipes with cheese.
Produce of Egypt packed in Australia. -
MIXED HERBS
$2.50 – $4.50A traditional blend of herbs for flavouring meat loaf, casseroles and stuffings. (SML PKT)Contains: Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Mint, Marjoram, Parsley.
Description & Use: Herbie’s family developed this special mixed herbs blend in the 1950’s when a plain mix of Thyme, Sage and Marjoram usually sufficed as the ubiquitous Mixed Herbs of common use in Australia. Herbie’s Spices special Mixed Herbs can be used in exactly the same way as traditional Mixed Herbs, however they have a greater subtlety of flavour, created by the reduction in sage, the balance of oregano and the freshness of mint.
Nutrition information:Per 100gEnergy (kj)1357.78Protein (g)12.69Fat (g) Total6.44Fat (g) Saturated0.45Carbohydrate (g)49.26Sugars (g)0.64Sodium (mg)86.77Potassium (mg)463 -
OREGANO
$2.50 – $4.50A strong tasting, dark-green rubbed leaf that gives excellent flavour. (SML PKT)
Other Common Names: Rigani, Wild Marjoram.
Botanical Name: (Origanum vulgare)
Description & Use: This robust annual Mediterranean herb has a strong savoury aroma and characteristic flavour that is associated with Italian cooking. Add dried Oregano leaves to soups, stews and casseroles. It flavours spaghetti bolognese, pizza and most pasta dishes. A little oregano goes well in mashed potato and bean dishes.
Produce of Greece Packed in Australia
Nutritional Information:
Per 100gEnergy (kj)1454.9Protein (g)12.9Fat (g) Total4.3Carbohydrate (g)64.0Sugars (g)0.0Dietary Fibre (g)39.0Cholesterol (mg)0.0Sodium (mg)27.6Potassium (mg)1668.8 -