Spices come from dried aromatic plants or trees and may be the bark, root, seeds, fruit, buds or the berry of these plants/trees.
 Spices are associated with tropical climates and have a colourful history - wars and empires have been won and lost over spices! For more details click here.
As well as providing delicious and exotic flavourings in savoury and sweet dishes, spices may be used in preserving food, assisting digestion, and as medications.
Whole spices can be kept for three to four years and ground spices for one year to 18 months. For this reason, Mrs Rogers spices come as whole spices, packed in convenient grinders - providing fresh vibrant taste every time you cook.
To spice your dishes with beautifully rounded, well balanced, flavours first fry your freshly ground spices in a little hot oil for 1-2 minutes before adding the other ingredients. This cooks the spices and helps ensure their special flavours are absorbed by the oil which, in turn, permeates the whole dish.
Grinders and Shakers (Shakers not available in the US)
Shakers Only (Not available in the US)
- Cardamon
- Cayenne Pepper (Organic)
- Chilli Powder (Organic)
- Cinnamon (Organic)
- Cinnamon Sticks (Organic)
- Cloves
- Corriander (Organic)
- Cumin (Organic)
- Ginger (Organic)
- Juniper Berries
- Mixed Spice (Organic)
- Nutmeg Whole (Organic)
- Paprika (Organic)
- Star Anise
- Sesame Seeds
- Tumeric (Organic)
- Vanilla Pods
Can't decide? Try Mrs Rogers Select a Spice in segmented jars!
Chili Peppers
Description: From India. Sun-dried large Indian Sweet Chili, completely natural, no additives. This variety is selected as the most suitable for gourmet cooking.
Suggested Uses: Used sparingly it will add an exotic capsicum flavour, liberal use adds a tang without harshness. It is ideal in any dish, especially eggs and vegetarian dishes. Add midway through the cooking process, or as a garnish.
Available in grinders (US and NZ) and refill tubes (NZ only).
Cinnamon & Sugar
Description: Ideal topping - especially with the extra aroma of fresh ground cinnamon.
Available in grinders (US and NZ) and refill tubes (NZ only).
 Cinnamon Pieces
Description: Cinnamon is the dried bark of various laurel trees in the cinnamomun family.
Cinnamon has a sweet, woody fragrance and can be used in both ground and stick forms. Cinnamon sticks are made from long pieces of bark that are rolled, pressed, and dried.
Suggested Uses:
- One of the common and versatile baking spices, Cinnamon is used in pies, cakes, biscuits, and desserts.
- Commonly used in any milk, chocolate or apple based dishes.
- Cinnamon goes well in all hot and cold fruit dishes.
- Cinnamon is great for pickling and in preserved goods.
- Cinnamon is perfect sprinkled on top of cappuccinos and other hot drinks (especially nice in mulled wine)
- In savoury dishes, cinnamon adds an exotic Middle Eastern flavour that is especially suited to lamb and chicken - try it in your casseroles or stews!
- Add to curries and savoury rice dishes
Health Benefits: Though cinnamon is one of the most common kitchen spices, cinnamon's uses out of the kitchen are just as spectacular.
Cinnamon is an antiseptic and has been used medicinally for thousands of years to soothe stomach irritation, fight tooth decay and gum disease, cure urinary tract infections, and some evidence suggests, prevent stomach ulcers.
Some studies have also shown that cinnamon helps people with adult-onset (Type II) diabetes metabolise sugar better (tripling insulin efficiency!). Taking ½ to ¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon with each meal may help control blood sugar levels.
Available in NZ only.
Nutmeg
Description: Extraordinarily flexible flavor that will enhance all types of food - sweets, savouries, patés, hot vegetable dishes, and drinks.
Available in grinders (US and NZ) and refill tubes (NZ only).
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