Aleppo chilli flakes are a delicious alternative to regular chilli. They aren't as fiery, and have a fruity, almost sweet flavour with a hint of earthy cumin to their taste. Used extensively around the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, they are delicious added to marinades, stews, grilled meat or vegetables, pasta or rice dishes.
Aleppo chilli flakes are a delicious alternative to regular chilli. They aren't as fiery, and have a fruity, almost sweet flavour with a hint of earthy cumin to their taste. Used extensively around the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, they are delicious added to marinades, stews, grilled meat or vegetables, pasta or rice dishes.
A great blend of herbs and spices to enhance any dish! Cool with Chicken, Fabulous with Fish, Sensational with Steaks and Really good with Roasted veg, our all purpose seasoning can be used as a marinade, rub or simple ingredient. Also great in dressings!
A great blend of herbs and spices to enhance any dish! Cool with Chicken, Fabulous with Fish, Sensational with Steaks and Really good with Roasted veg, our all purpose seasoning can be used as a marinade, rub or simple ingredient. Also great in dressings!
Arrowroot is used mainly as a thickening or gelling agent. It can be used as a substitute for cornstarch or wheat flour in recipes (for thickening):2 parts arrowroot=1 part cornstarch1 part arrowroot=1 part wheatflour
Also called cassava, arrowroot is used mainly as a thickening or gelling agent. It can be used as a substitute for cornstarch or wheat flour in recipes (for thickening):2 parts arrowroot=1 part cornstarch1 part arrowroot=1 part wheatflour
Baking powder is used as a raising agent in home baking. As a general rule, 1 teaspoon of baking powder would be added to 100-150g flour.
Baking powder is used as a raising agent in home baking. As a general rule, 1 teaspoon of baking powder would be added to 100-150g flour.
An extremely flavoursome herb, basil is fresh and sweet and used extensively in Mediterranean cooking. Try adding to any Italian inspired tomato sauce based pasta dish, or just sprinkle over sliced tomatoes and add crushed garlic and olive oil.
Bay leaves, also known as laurel leaves have been used to enhance dishes for centuries due to their distinctive aromatic flavour. Try adding to soups, stocks, casseroles, stews and sauces.
Bay leaves, also known as laurel leaves have been used to enhance dishes for centuries due to their distinctive aromatic flavour. Try adding to soups, stocks, casseroles, stews and sauces.
Often called sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, bicarbonate of soda is used in home baking to raise soda breads, or for adding to gingerbread and Amercian style pancakes. It is often combined with buttermilk, or yogurt as it needs an acid to activate.
Black mustard seeds, often also known as brown mustard seeds come from the mustard plant and are used extensively in Indian and Asian cuisine.
Black mustard seeds, often also known as brown mustard seeds come from the mustard plant and are used extensively in Indian and Asian cuisine.
Black Peppercorns have an intensive dry heat to them which adds a fiery kick to your food. Use freshly milled on any dish, or use whole in marinades.
Black Peppercorns have an intensive dry heat to them which adds a fiery kick to your food. Use freshly milled on any dish, or use whole in marinades.
These little seeds are fantastic for Japanese and Far Eastern Cuisine. Traditionally added to salty snacks, sushi rolls and noodles, they can also be added to most dishes as a tasty condiment. They also go really well on desserts, natural yogurt, or porridge where their rich nutty flavour comes to the fore.
A delicious aromatic blend of spices for making traditional cajun dishes. Originally from the southern US state of Louisiana, it is delicious with meat or fish. Try as a rub or marinade for bbq or for grilling.
A delicious aromatic blend of spices for making traditional cajun dishes. Originally from the southern US state of Louisiana, it is delicious with meat or fish. Try as a rub or marinade for bbq or for grilling.
Caraway seeds have a sweet almost aniseed flavour which is used predominantly in Scandinavian and Eastern European cooking. Try adding them with a knob of butter to gently sauteed cabbage.
Caraway seeds have a sweet almost aniseed flavour which is used predominantly in Scandinavian and Eastern European cooking. Try adding them with a knob of butter to gently sauteed cabbage.
A wonderfully aromatic spice, Cardamom can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. Traditionally used in Indian and Asian cooking, it is also delicious in desserts.
A wonderfully aromatic spice, Cardamom can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. Traditionally used in Indian and Asian cooking, it is also delicious in desserts.
Cayenne pepper comes from dried ground chillis and is a fiery and hot pepper. It is well regarded for its dry heat and slightly aromatic bouquet. It is used as a base for hot sauces especially in Creole cuisine and adds a certain piquancy to stews and casseroles.
Cayenne pepper comes from dried ground chillis and is a fiery and hot pepper. It is well regarded for its dry heat and slightly aromatic bouquet. It is used as a base for hot sauces especially in Creole cuisine and adds a certain piquancy to stews and casseroles.
Celery salt is a blend of ground celery seeds and sea salt. It is a great addition to soups, stews and casseroles thanks to its subtle flavour. Celery has been used for centuries to enhance stocks and different dishes. Try using instead of regular salt the next time you make some homemade soup, or why not try as a seasoning in your salad dressing?
Celery salt is a blend of ground celery seeds and sea salt. It is a great addition to soups, stews and casseroles thanks to its subtle flavour. Celery has been used for centuries to enhance stocks and different dishes. Try using instead of regular salt the next time you make some homemade soup, or why not try as a seasoning in your salad dressing?
Our chilli flakes come from India and are extra hot! They have a lovely dry heat which can compliment any dish. Try using them with fresh tomatoes, onion and garlic to make a fiery ‘arrabbiata’ pasta sauce.
Our chilli flakes come from India and are extra hot! They have a lovely dry heat which can compliment any dish. Try using them with fresh tomatoes, onion and garlic to make a fiery ‘arrabbiata’ pasta sauce.
Our chilli powder comes from India and is extra hot! It has a lovely dry heat which can compliment any dish.
Our chilli powder comes from India and is extra hot! It has a lovely dry heat which can compliment any dish.
Our Cinnamon quills come from Indonesian cassia. They have a wonderful strong and sweet taste which has been prized for centuries throughout the world. It is great in many desserts, particularly with apple, but can also add an extra flavour to marinated meats, and in particular lamb.
Our Cinnamon quills come from Indonesian cassia. They have a wonderful strong and sweet taste which has been prized for centuries throughout the world. It is great in many desserts, particularly with apple, but can also add an extra flavour to marinated meats, and in particular lamb.
Our Cinnamon quills come from Indonesian cassia. They have a wonderful strong and sweet taste which has been prized for centuries throughout the world. It is great in many desserts, particularly with apple, but can also add an extra flavour to marinated meats, and in particular lamb.
Black peppercorns have been used throughout the world for centuries as their strong flavour compliments almost every dish! These coarse ground peppercorns can be used in the same way as freshly milled whole peppercorns to season any dish.
Black peppercorns have been used throughout the world for centuries as their strong flavour compliments almost every dish! These coarse ground peppercorns can be used in the same way as freshly milled whole peppercorns to season any dish.
Our sea salt is from the Mediterranean and has a lovely rounded flavour. It is suitable for all uses, either in a grinder or to add when cooking.As a completely natural product, our sea salt is dried in the open air and may on rare occaisions contain stones.Contains no anti-caking additives
Our sea salt is from the Mediterranean and has a lovely rounded flavour. It is suitable for all uses, either in a grinder or to add when cooking.As a completely natural product, our sea salt is dried in the open air and may on rare occaisions contain stones.Contains no anti-caking additives
Coriander is a wonderfully perfumed spice which is used extensively in Asian and Mexican cuisine. Along with cumin, it is the basic spice for most curries, and in dried leaf form it is ideal as a garnish to add to any curry.
Coriander is a wonderfully perfumed spice which is used extensively in Asian and Mexican cuisine. Along with cumin, it is the basic spice for most curries, and in dried leaf form it is ideal as a garnish to add to any curry.
Black peppercorns have been used throughout the world for centuries as their strong flavour compliments almost every dish! Try keeping some of these cracked peppercorns by your cooker to add a sprinkling to any savoury dish.
Curry leaves are highly aromatic and come from India where they are used as seasoning for many curries, and in particular with fish. They have a lovely flavour and they are often considered to be the Indian equivalent of Bay leaves. Try adding to any curry for extra flavour.
An extremely flavoursome and aromatic herb, dill has an almost aniseed taste and compliments most fish dishes. Try baking salmon in foil on a bed of lemon and dill with a drizzle of olive oil...
Chives are the smallest species of the onion family and have been used for centuries to flavour soups, potatoes and fish. They also make a delicious additions to dressings and sauces.
Chives are the smallest species of the onion family and have been used for centuries to flavour soups, potatoes and fish. They also make a delicious additions to dressings and sauces.
A delightfully aromatic blend of herbs and spices with citrus infusions to help you create delicious Tex-Mex creations at home!
Fennel seeds have a wonderful sweet almost aniseed taste and are used extensively in Italian, Asian and Oriental cooking. Try grinding them in a pestle and mortar with some chilli, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil and use as a rub for pork or chicken on the BBQ.
Fennel seeds have a wonderful sweet almost aniseed taste and are used extensively in Italian, Asian and Oriental cooking. Try grinding them in a pestle and mortar with some chilli, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil and use as a rub for pork or chicken on the BBQ.
Fenugreek is a highly aromatic spice which is partially responsible for the overall smell/taste of curries. Use at the end of cooking a curry to add a delicate fragrant taste.
Fenugreek is a highly aromatic seed which is partially responsible for the overall smell/taste of curries.Usage:Fenugreek seeds are usually fried or roasted at the beginning of a recipe before adding the other ingredients. Other recipes call for fenugreek to be ground or crushed - this calls for a good quality pestle and mortar since the seeds are quite...
Fenugreek is a highly aromatic seed which is partially responsible for the overall smell/taste of curries.Usage:Fenugreek seeds are usually fried or roasted at the beginning of a recipe before adding the other ingredients. Other recipes call for fenugreek to be ground or crushed - this calls for a good quality pestle and mortar since the seeds are quite...
Our sea salt is from the Mediterranean and has a lovely rounded flavour. It is suitable for all uses, either for table use or to add when cooking.Contains no Anti-caking ingredients
Our sea salt is from the Mediterranean and has a lovely rounded flavour. It is suitable for all uses, either for table use or to add when cooking.Contains no Anti-caking ingredients
A delicious aromatic blend of spices for all types of Chinese food. Try mixing some five spice, dark soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce and use as a marinade for meat, then either grill, stir fry or BBQ
A delicious aromatic blend of spices for all types of Chinese food. Try mixing some five spice, dark soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce and use as a marinade for meat, then either grill, stir fry or BBQ
A delicate and flavoursome blend of aromatic spices, traditionally used at the end of cooking to enhance the flavours of the curry.
A delicate and flavoursome blend of aromatic spices, traditionally used at the end of cooking to enhance the flavours of the curry.
Garlic granules are dried crushed garlic cloves. They have a strong flavour and are a useful store cupboard essential. They can be used in all types of recipes, but are particularly good in soups, stews and casseroles. They also make fantastic garlic fried rice! Try making some basmati rice, then melt some butter in a pan, add a pinch of garlic granules...
Garlic granules are dried crushed garlic cloves. They have a strong flavour and are a useful store cupboard essential. They can be used in all types of recipes, but are particularly good in soups, stews and casseroles. They also make fantastic garlic fried rice! Try making some basmati rice, then melt some butter in a pan, add a pinch of garlic granules...
Garlic powder is made from dried ground garlic cloves. It has many uses and is a super addition to rubs, spice blends and marinades, as it has a sweeter milder taste than fresh garlic.
Garlic powder is made from dried ground garlic cloves. It has many uses and is a super addition to rubs, spice blends and marinades, as it has a sweeter milder taste than fresh garlic.
Garlic salt is a versatile addition to any store cupboard. It can be used in soups, casseroles, stews, dressings and marinades.
Garlic salt is a versatile addition to any store cupboard. It can be used in soups, casseroles, stews, dressings and marinades.
A wonderfully aromatic spice, Cardamom can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. Traditionally used in Indian and Asian cooking, it is delicious infused with cream to make ice cream.
A wonderfully aromatic spice, Cardamom can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. Traditionally used in Indian and Asian cooking, it is delicious infused with cream to make ice cream.
Green Peppercorns are usually slightly milder than black peppercorns, but they come from the same tree! They are simply unripe green pepper berries which have been dried using techniques to preserve their natural green colour. Use them as you would black peppercorns in recipes or freshly milled at the table.
Picked when they are still green and unripe to deliver the familiar peppery flavour with less pungency making them perfect for delicate sauces to accompany pork, chicken and prawns.For recipes and serving suggestions on our full range please visit www.opiesfoods.comStore in a cool dry placeOnce opened, keep refrigerated and use within 8 weeks.
Ground allspice is not a mixture of spices but a single spice taken from ‘Pimento’. It has an aromatic almost peppery sweet flavour and is the main ingredient for many Caribbean dishes including Jamaican Jerk. It is also commonly used in Sausages where its almost smokey flavour enhances the taste.
Ground allspice is not a mixture of spices but a single spice taken from ‘Pimento’. It has an aromatic almost peppery sweet flavour and is the main ingredient for many Caribbean dishes including Jamaican Jerk. It is also commonly used in Sausages where its almost smokey flavour enhances the taste.
Hot and pungent, black pepper has been used as a condiment for centuries. Use on all types of dishes to add flavour.
Hot and pungent, black pepper has been used as a condiment for centuries. Use on all types of dishes to add flavour.
Our Cinnamon is from Indonesia and is made from ground cassia. It has been used for centuries and has a wonderfully strong aromatic flavour which lends itself particularly well to fruit, desserts and home baking. It is also used extensively in North African, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.Packed in a factory which handles peanuts, sesame and gluten.
Our Cinnamon is from Indonesia and is made from ground cassia. It has been used for centuries and has a wonderfully strong aromatic flavour which lends itself particularly well to fruit, desserts and home baking. It is also used extensively in North African, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.Packed in a factory which handles peanuts, sesame and gluten.
Cloves take their name from the French ‘Clou’ which means ‘nail’ which they closely resemble. They have always been highly valued as a commodity, so much so that in the 18th Century they were worth more than gold! They are extremely aromatic and are used in both sweet and savoury dishes. As these cloves are ground, they are very strong and therefore you...
Ground coriander is a wonderfully perfumed spice which is used extensively in Asian and Mexican cuisine. Along with cumin, it is the basic spice for most curries and adds a delicate sweet flavour.
Ground coriander is a wonderfully perfumed spice which is used extensively in Asian and Mexican cuisine. Along with cumin, it is the basic spice for most curries and adds a delicate sweet flavour.
Ground cumin has a wonderful pungent aroma. It is used extensively in Asian cuisine, forming the basis of most curries. Middle Eastern and North African cuisine also use this wonderful spice often with lamb for Tagines, Kebabs or pilafs.
Ground cumin has a wonderful pungent aroma. It is used extensively in Asian cuisine, forming the basis of most curries. Middle Eastern and North African cuisine also use this wonderful spice often with lamb for Tagines, Kebabs or pilafs.
Ground ginger has a strong spicy flavour and is used extensively in Asian cuisine. It is also great with baked fruit desserts, try adding a tiny pinch to your next rhubarb crumble!
Ground ginger has a strong spicy flavour and is used extensively in Asian cuisine. It is also great with baked fruit desserts, try adding a tiny pinch to your next rhubarb crumble!
Ground mace comes from the same plant as nutmeg and is the ground form of mace blades which cover the whole nutmeg on the tree. It has a similar taste to nutmeg, but is somewhat more delicate. It also has a distinctive deep golden colour unlike nutmeg. It can be used with potatoes, in potato gratin, and is frequently found in sausages and also Indian...
Ground mace comes from the same plant as nutmeg and is the ground form of mace blades which cover the whole nutmeg on the tree. It has a similar taste to nutmeg, but is somewhat more delicate. It also has a distinctive deep golden colour unlike nutmeg. It can be used with potatoes, in potato gratin, and is frequently found in sausages and also Indian...
Ground nutmeg is the powdered form of whole nutmegs. It is very strong and should be used sparingly. Use it in baking, particularly fruit cakes and mincemeat, it is also commonly used on baked custard tarts and rice pudding.
Ground nutmeg is the powdered form of whole nutmegs. It is very strong and should be used sparingly. Use it in baking, particularly fruit cakes and mincemeat, it is also commonly used on baked custard tarts and rice pudding.
White pepper comes from black pepper which has been allowed to stay on the tree for longer before harvesting. It benefits by having a stronger more fragrant flavour than black pepper and is used extensively in Chinese cuisine.
White pepper comes from black pepper which has been allowed to stay on the tree for longer before harvesting. It benefits by having a stronger more fragrant flavour than black pepper and is used extensively in Chinese cuisine.
Paprika is a wonderfully flavoured spice made from grinding dried red hot peppers. Our hot Spanish variety is traditionally used to add heat and flavour to cured meats and especially Chorizo. You can add paprika to any stew, hot pot or casserole for a rounded earthy flavour.
Paprika is a wonderfully flavoured spice made from grinding dried red hot peppers. Our hot Spanish variety is traditionally used to add heat and flavour to cured meats and especially Chorizo. You can add paprika to any stew, hot pot or casserole for a rounded earthy flavour.
A great blend of Italian style herbs which is perfect for adding extra flavour to pizzas. It is also great on pasta dishes and for use on grilled and barbequed meats.
A great blend of Italian style herbs which is perfect for adding extra flavour to pizzas. It is also great on pasta dishes and for use on grilled and barbequed meats.
A flavoursome blend of culinary herbs, which has been inspired by the flavours of Italy. Use on pasta dishes or home made pizzas or in casseroles and stews.
A flavoursome blend of culinary herbs, which has been inspired by the flavours of Italy. Use on pasta dishes or home made pizzas or in casseroles and stews.
A hot and spicy marinade originally from Jamaica.Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Jerk Seasoning with some oil onto 1kg of meat, chicken or fish and rub in thoroughly. Leave to marinate and then cook as desired; in the oven, grill or BBQ.
A hot and spicy marinade originally from Jamaica.Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Jerk Seasoning with some oil onto 1kg of meat, chicken or fish and rub in thoroughly. Leave to marinate and then cook as desired; in the oven, grill or BBQ.
Juniper has a light aromatic sweet flavour which is fantastic in stews and casseroles with Game. Try adding to a Venison and red wine stew.
Juniper has a light aromatic sweet flavour which is fantastic in stews and casseroles with Game. Try adding to a Venison and red wine stew.