Old India Whole Pickling Spice, 500g
Gift type: Spices & Seasoning
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Estimated Price: Β£7.23
Elevate your culinary creations with the rustic charm of Old India's Whole Pickling Spice. This carefully curated blend conjures memories of traditional Indian flavours, perfect for bringing warmth and complexity to your pickles, curries, and stews.
Comprising coriander, chilli, pimento, black pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom, and mace, this 500g pack offers a generous quantity to experiment and enjoy. Each ingredient is sourced at origin, ensuring a natural, additive-free, and GMO-free product carefully packed in a vegetarian environment. The spices arrive in a heat-sealed bag, preserving freshness for up to two years, making it a versatile pantry essential.
Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its integrity. Its earthy aroma and robust taste make it ideal for enhancing pickled onions, beetroot, sauces, soups, and vegetable dishes, drawing out deep and vibrant flavours every time.
- Weight: 500g
- Blended with coriander, chilli, pimento, black pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom, mace
- 100% natural, additive and GMO free
- Heat-sealed packaging for freshness
- Shelf life up to two years
- Packed in vegetarian atmosphere
- Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight
- Dimensions: 15cm height, 15cm length, 15cm width
- Brand: Old India
Old Indiaβs Whole Pickling Spice delivers an authentic flavour profile that will impress any culinary enthusiast. The natural composition of herbs and spices means no artificial additives interfere with the integrity of your dishes. In testing, the blend worked beautifully in pickled vegetables, particularly onions and beetroot, offering a balance of warmth and piquancy.
π Read more...The generous inclusion of chilli adds vibrant heat, but one minor consideration is that the number of chillies may be too intense for some palates, requiring a selective pick-out during preparation. However, this fiery characteristic can be gladly embraced by those who favour a bolder experience. The fragrance of the cinnamon and cardamom is subtle yet distinct, providing complexity beyond a simple spice mix.
Packed in a sealed bag, the freshness and potency lasts impressively over time, making this a versatile staple for sauces, soups and stews, not just pickling. The brand's commitment to sourcing and packing in a vegetarian environment also assures conscientious consumers. Overall, it stands out as a kitchen essential for anyone wishing to experiment with rich, layered flavours in their cooking.