Tropical Spices
In today's culinary landscape, consumers are increasingly seeking vibrant, bold and adventurous flavours. This tasting trend has brought tropical spices like cassia, ginger, and chilli to the forefront of culinary creation. Tropical spices have long been the heart and soul of culinary traditions around the world. And among these, cassia, ginger, and chilli stand out not only for their robust flavours, but also for their impressive health benefits.
Ginger, has been a prized spice for over 5,000 years, revered in both culinary and medicinal traditions, and today remains a staple ingredient used in home-remedies to sooth a sore throat, or added to dishes for a fiery zing. Ginger's warm, spicy and slightly sweet flavour makes it a versatile ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes. Ginger has proven to be a very attractive ingredient for the wellness-concerned consumer, renowned for its ant-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger shots and ginger immunity-boosting teas have moved safely into the everyday foodie lexicon, and ginger has established itself as a wellness wonder.
Likewise, chillis are getting a deep dive, as consumers delve deeper into the global chilli pantry, unveiling authentic named chillis from around the globe. Chillis bring heat and depth to dishes, and lesser known named also offer much needed authenticity to the curious consumer. Indispensable in many global cuisines, some offer deeply smoky flavour, whilst others are bright and floral, and some just plain hot! Gone are the days of one dimension heat, with consumers eagerly experimenting with depth and complexity.
Cassia, made from dark inner bark of the Cinnamonum Cassia Tree, is closely related to the better known, traditional cinnamon. Smelling similar to cinnamon, it differs with a spicy, slightly bitter flavour, often used in natural medicine practices to assist with insulin sensitivities. Used regularly in Indian and Chinese dishes, cassia adds depth of flavour. Add into rice when it's cooking for additional flavour, or create a 5 spice mix to keep on hand for when you're craving soups, curries and stir-frys.
Cassia, ginger, and chilli are more than just spices; they are culinary treasures that cater to the growing consumer demand for bolder flavours. Whether you are looking to enhance the flavour of your dishes or boost your health, these tropical spices are indispensable. Embrace the vibrant world of cassia, ginger, and chilli, and let their boldness elevate your culinary creations to new heights.