Crushed black pepper refers to the black peppercorns, which have been crushed or pounded into a coarse powder. It can be easily prepared at home, or bought from stores. Finely crushed black pepper: Roast the whole peppercorns, cool, and then crush them into a fine powder using a blender or spice grinder.
Onion powder is dehydrated, ground onion that is commonly used as a seasoning. It is a common ingredient in seasoned salt and spice mixes, such as beau monde seasoning. Some varieties are prepared using toasted onion. White, yellow and red onions may be used.
Brown rice is a whole grain rice with the inedible outer hull removed. White rice is the same grain without the hull, the bran layer, and the cereal germ. Red rice, gold rice, and black rice are all whole rices with differently pigmented outer layers.
Roasted white sesame seeds which are carefully selected sesame and roast until they reach a perfect fragrance and a crisp texture. Great for stir fry, topping on salads, sushi and rice. The sesame seeds can also be mixed into cookie and bread dough.
White Sesame seeds are the hulled seeds of the sesame plant, an annual plant botanically known as Sesamum indicum. The sesame seeds grow within the plant's fruit, which pop open when ripe, scattering the seeds in the process.
Pistachio kernels are a green nut that is a member of the Cashew family. These raw unsalted Pistachios have no added preservatives and are non GMO. Delicious and versatile, Pistachios have a sharp nutty flavour and firm texture. They are a wonderful, convenient snack and ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes.
Pine nuts are small, elongated ivory-colored seeds measuring about 1/2 inch long. When raw, the seeds have a soft texture and a sweet, buttery flavor. They are often lightly toasted to bring out the flavor and to add a little crunch.
Hazelnuts are fragrant tasty nuts famously used in baking and making of ice-cream but do you know they also hold wonderful health properties? Apart from being a tasty indulgence, hazelnuts can help reduce weight and maintain the health of the heart. Manganese in hazelnut acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It also facilitates the protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The high fibre content in hazelnuts promotes regular movement of food and waste in the digestive tract. Hazelnuts are rich in unsaturated fats that are extremely beneficial for the heart.
Black sesame seeds are small, flat, oily seeds that grow in the fruit pods of the Sesamum indicum plant, which has been cultivated for thousands of years.
The black peppercorns are coarsely ground for a robust texture that’s perfect for sprinkling on steaks, burgers and roasts. It has a sharp, penetrating aroma and characteristic woody, piney flavor.
