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Honey, Granulated is honey that has been dried and ground. The honey retains the same flavor but has a crunchy quality to it. Furthermore, it dissolves well in liquid, but doesn’t have the stickiness of fresh honey. Granulated honey is a used for vinaigrettes, sauces, marinades, and brines. However, bakers and candy makers are the ones who most often use it. Granulated honey is a way to imbue a honey flavor without working with honey directly (which is persnickety, burns easily, and browns into a dark unpleasant color when heated). Honey, Granulated is an intriguing spin to a classic ingredient.

Lime Peel, Granulated (Granules) has a fresh and clean aroma which gives way to a floral, huskier, sweeter one. It is prepared by drying and granulating lime peel’s. It’s a unique flavor that only cured lime can provide.

Ginger Powder has long been a part of European, Asian, African, Russian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. For most of its history dried ginger has been used more than fresh as fresh ginger never survived the caravan and trade routes. The root of the rhizome plant Zingiber officinale doesn't have much flavor, but when sliced, ground, or minced its pungent, strikingly strong, lemony-peppery flavor will be released. Ginger will actually lose a lot of its flavor due to a chemical reaction with sunlight, so it should be stored in an airtight container in a dark place. This ginger root powder should be applied judiciously as its flavor is piercing and intense.

Lemon Juice Powder is a pale, beach-colored powder obtained from lemon juice. This lemon concentrate powder possesses high levels of citric acid as well as lemon oil. When combined with fresh lemon zest you’ll have all the sweet and sour. In regards to baking this has less acid that straight up lemon juice and won’t muck up the pH balance of your carefully structured recipes.

Black Salt (Kala Namak) is a sulfury, mineral heavy, highly prized salt from Northern India. It is used as both flavoring and medicine. Indian black salt (Kala Namak) is produced using centuries old methods and sourced from secret locations.

Jalapeno Chili Powder is a popular pepper used throughout Central and North America for its bell pepper flavor and medium heat. The heat actually varies based on the season and how long the pepper ages on the vine. When fresh the jalapeño is popular in dips, salsas, cocktails, chiles, and numerous recipes. The powdered version if often used in rubs for pork or winter squash. In Tex-Mex cuisines, ground jalapeno peppers are often mixed into ground beef with a bit of shredded cheese such as cheddar or cotija for jalapeno burgers.

Cardamom Seeds, Decorticated are the tiny, fragrant seeds removed from the cardamom pod. It has to be simply ground as needed (or toasted beforehand to better release their flavor). The cardamom flavor is spicy, floral, with hints of grapefruit and ginger. Cardamom is used in both sweet and savory cooking of many types of cuisines. Add these cardamom seeds to Indian curries, Russian breads, Tibetan chais, or Swiss sweet buns.

Blazei Brazilian Cap Mushrooms is also known as the Princess Matsutake, the mushroom of life, God’s mushroom and the almond mushroom. It has a almond-like flavor, slightly salty and similar to that of a raw almond both at the start and the finish. The Blazei Brazilian cap mushroom is an ideal addition to lighter soups, salads, or perhaps to serve with wild duck or pheasant.

Cinnamon, Vietnamese is sourced from the bark of various species of the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamomum is a tree farmed in much of Asia, though primarily in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam. The spicy and unique flavor, sweet aroma, and warm heat are derived from an essential oil called cinnamaldehyde.

Cinnamon Sticks, 4 Inch Cinnamon is sourced from the bark of various species of the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamomum is a tree farmed in much of Asia, though primarily in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam. The spicy and unique flavor, sweet aroma, and warm heat are derived from an essential oil called cinnamaldehyde.

Hibiscus Flowers, Dried also goes by the name jamaica, sorrel, chai torsh, bissap, and many others. Hibiscus flowers are sort of a miracle plant. The leaves are used to make healing compounds. The seeds have diuretic properties. The fibrous stems are used to make burlap, and the sepals which is the fleshy part that holds the flower are used for food coloring and for tisanes.

Cardamom Pods, Green are a collection of soft and penetrating, lemony and piney, smoky and clean contrasts. These contrasts all balance perfectly in both sweet and savory cooking. Cardamom is a fruit native to India and Papua New Guinea green cardamom pods has been used in sweet and savory cooking for thousands of years throughout India, Asia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. The Vikings then brought the spice to Scandinavia where it continues to be very popular in baked goods and sweets. The flavor is complex, fierce, piney, citric, and a bit peppery. Toasted and ground cardamom is phenomenal in breads, pastries, pork dishes, pilafs, legume dishes, and poultry.

Cassia Bark (Cinnamon) are chips of sweet cassia bark cinnamon which possesses a perfect amount of bark and bite. Nearly the same as cinnamon, it is sometimes called Chinese Cinnamon. The two spices can be used interchangeably. Cassia is a bit coarser and the taste is not quite as delicate.

Lemon Peel, Granulated (Granules) is lemon peel dried out and crumbled into this muted, but aromatic granule powder. It is fantastic for making homemade lemon pepper, meat rubs, and adding to pickling spice mixes.

Cardamom is a spice native to India, but adopted by the world. Ground cardamom is extremely strong and should be used judiciously in cooking. Unlike many ground spices, ground cardamom has a much longer shelf life. It can be used in braising vegetables, bolstering meaty stews or lacing coffeecakes. Ground cardamom is an inexpensive spice that can function in any part of the meal in nearly any kitchen. However, once ground the spice is quite volatile and should be kept in an airtight jar, in a dark and cool place.

Hibiscus Powder is a bright Persian pink powder. It’s a caffeine free, instant tea. It is obtained from hibiscus flower which also goes by the name jamaica, sorrel, chai torsh, bissap, and many others. From Iran to Mexico to Tobago this crimson blossom has a serious fan following. Hibiscus flowers are a sort of miracle plant. The leaves are used to make healing compounds. The seeds have diuretic properties. The fibrous stems are used to make burlap, and the sepals which is the fleshy part that holds the flower are used for food coloring and for tisanes. The flavor of hibiscus is very cranberry-like with an added floral quality to it. Often citrus juice or other fruit juices are added, sometimes black tea, and almost always a sweetener is stirred in to offset the tartness.