Spices, Seasoning, Salt

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

Star anise is the dried fruit of a small to medium evergreen tree. The tree bears fruit after about 6 years and can have a productive life of up to 100 years. Each point of the star-shaped husk contains a shiny amber-coloured seed. Both the seed and husk are used