The Spice Trader

Paprika is a fine powder made from especially mild varieties of capsicum peppers. For smoked paprika, the peppers are slow-dried over oak fires, resulting in an unmistakable smokey flavour and aroma. Native range   Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands Major producers   Spain, Portugal Harvesting   Most capsicum peppers are grown as

Our Cajun Seasoning is blended in New Zealand from imported and local ingredients. This seasoning can be used for fish, chicken, beef, and on roasted vegetables. Use it to give an authentic Cajun flavour to jambalaya and gumbo dishes. Ingredients   Spices, dehydrated vegetables, rice flour, salt (contains anti-caking agent 535), dried herbs.

Pepper is a perennial vine indigenous to the Malabar Coast of India, and this area is still reputed to produce the highest quality pepper. Pepper grows best in humid, rainy, tropical areas. The plants start fruiting after about 3 years and continue to do so every third year for up

Sesame seeds can be scattered over breads or ground and added to the dough before baking. They are used to dress cold chicken, noodles, and vegetable salads

Black and brown mustard seeds are used in India in curry powders and in spiced ghee (baghar or tadka).