Basil   Ocimum basilicum

A fantastic herb for any Italian pasta dishes, Mediterranean salads, soups, breads. Basil is also one of the most important ingredients in Pesto pasta sauce. In terms of flavour, basil has a taste that resembles a combination of mint and cloves which increases slightly with cooking.

Bay Leaves  Laurus nobilus

The flavour of Bay leaves is one that is aromatic and slightly bitter. You only need to use one to two leaves in dishes such as casseroles, soups, sauces and stuffings. It is important to keep the leaves whole as it is essential to remove the leaves just before serving to prevent a bitter after taste.

Ground Coriander

Has a mild flavour and can be used liberally in dishes from Indian, North African, and Asian Cuisines. They also combine well in some sweet applications as well as pickles and chutneys.

Coriander Seed

See Ground Coriander.

Fennel Seed

Is a very flexible spice, used in recipes for pickles, soups, breads, roast pork, as well as many vegetable dishes. Fennel also helps to soothe digestive upsets.

Garlic Granules

Needs little introduction! Garlic is wonderful in many dishes from roast chicken, bbq steaks, stir-frys, and casseroles. The flavour suits almost all ingredients.

Ground Ginger

Is an important ingredient in many spice blends and is an excellent flavour for pumpkin, carrots, squash, sweet potato, as well as being used in tagines and slow-cooked meat dishes. Ginger also suits many sweet dishes as well such as ginger bread, cake, and biscuits, and combines well with the flavours of bananas, pears, and pineapples. It also has an application in the production of ginger beer.

Herbs de Provence

Is a herbs blend of dried marjoram, thyme, summer savory, basil, rosemary, fennel seeds and lavender—is typically found in the cooking of southern France.

Italian Herb Mix

Is a herb blend of Marjoram, Rosemary, Onion, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Garlic, Savoury, Paprika which is a convenient mix to use in any Italian-style dishes such as pizza, pasta, or roasts.

Juniper Berries

Is the spice most often used to flavour gin but also has many uses in meat dishes that have a heavy or ‘gamey’ flavour as the pungent aromatic qualities achieve a balance. They are best bruised or crushed just before use as this releases and imparts the essential oils at the last moment into your dish.

Marjoram   Marjorana hortensis

This herb is a very close cousin of Oregano and is fabulous if used in meat and vegetable dishes. It tends to have a strong and sweet flavour reminiscent of Sage.

Oregano   Oreganum vulgare

In comparison to Marjoram, Oregano has a stronger and spicier flavour, being suitable for a wide variety of Italian dishes, salads, and goes well with the flavour of Garlic.

Parsley   Petroselinium crispum

This herb is a fantastic accompaniment to most dishes of a bland nature such as egg dishes, cream pasta sauces, meat dishes, and blends well with almost all other herbs. It is also a good herb for masking bad odours and so is useful to mask garlic breath.

Rosemary   Rosemarinus officinalis

Rosemary has a very pungent flavour, almost pine-like and sweet in taste. It is a great herb for meat dishes, in particular roast lamb, as well as savoury breads and Italian dishes. It is also an antioxidant herb which is one other reason it goes so well with the fatty nature of the lamb roast.

Sage   Salvia officinalis

This herb has a delicate minty and aromatic flavour and is fantastic in meat dishes, stuffings, and soups. It also works very well with the flavour of cheese, particularly in very plain pasta dishes.

Thyme   Thymus vulgaris

Thyme is an aromatic and pungent herb that melds well with duck and poultry dishes, Mediterranean meals, dressings and stuffings.

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Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.

Planet Organic herbs and spices are produced in a natural cycle, employing safe and sustainable agricultural practices. No toxic, artificial, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilisers are used in production.