Capers Les Epices
These small, flavourful caper buds are preserved in vinegar. They can add a burst of bold Mediterranean flavour to many types of dishes. They go very well with tomatoes, olives, anchovies, fish, steak, and pasta.
Storage: store in a dry, cool (18°C) & dark place. Keep refrigerated once opened.
Cornichons
Cornichons have similarities to Gherkins, since cornichons are gherkins that are harvested when they are still young and only a few inches long. That’s why cornichons are smaller in size, tougher and rougher in texture. They are tart in flavour with a subtle sweetness. Cornichons are perfect to be paired with rich and salty dishes to freshen up the palate with their flavour profile.
Storage: dry, cool (18°C) & dark place. Keep refrigerated once opened.
Dried Apricots
Apricots are packed with vitamin A. The taste is smooth and sweet and offer great amount of antioxidant. Apricots work well with many savoury dishes, as well as in dessert.
Dried Sultana
Sultanas are made from green seadless grapes. It helps to improves your digestive health and lower your blood pressure. Sultanas can be added to savoury soup stuffing for game or foul. It’s also worked well with sweet buns.
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Porcini mushrooms are a staple ingredient in Italian kitchen. Since they are a seasonal produce, drying them is one way to make these mushroom last all year long for cooking. Once rehydrated, they become slightly chewy and meaty in texture with earthy and umami flavour.
Storage: dry, cool & dark place.