Green Cardamom

Green cardamom

Green cardamom, like the black variety, is part of the ginger family. The green cardamom plant, elettaria, is also known as true cardamom and is the most popular variety of cardamom. It is used to flavour food and drink, as a spice and in medicine.

Black Pepper

Here we discuss the world’s most popular food seasoning; black pepper. What it is, where it comes from and how it is used.

Mustard seed

Black & yellow mustard seeds

Mustard seeds are from the mustard plant, a member of the cruciferous vegetable family and related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. There are many different varieties of mustard plants but only three primary types used for its seeds: black mustard (Brassica nigra), white mustard (Brassica alba) and brown mustard (Brassica juncea).