Yam (Colocasia Esculenta) Plant: Known as Yam (not to be confused with sweet potato), it is scientifically cataloged by Colocasia Esculenta and belongs to the Araceae family. The yam plant has large, heart-shaped, fleshy and tender leaves that are appreciated … Read More
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Plant: Clove is the flower bud of the clove tree, native to the Moluccas Islands in Indonesia. This spice offers a pungent spicy aroma with hints of amber and astringent, in which it stands out for its … Read More
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum ou Verum) Plant: Cinnamon is obtained from the inner part of the bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon tree, scientifically known as Cinnamomum Zeylanicum or Verum (the real one), which can reach 15 meters in height. This cinnamon … Read More
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Plant: The Tumeric plant is a small, climbing shrub, native to the Asian forest, especially India, but today it is cultivated in many tropical countries. The most popular is its rhizome which offers an intense exotic earthy … Read More
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Plant: Coriander belongs to the Apiaceae family and is a plant native to countries ranging from southern Europe, northern Africa to southwest Asia. Its consumption in cooking and for medicinal purposes has been recurrent for many centuries … Read More
Rye (Secale cereale) Plant: Longer and thinner than wheat, with a yellowish-brown or greyish green color, the rye grain is scientifically known as Secale cereale. During milling and refining, unlike wheat, it is difficult to separate the germ from the … Read More
