Traditional Queensland Mango & Date Chutney Mild (430g)

Origin: India

Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking.

There are 2 main types of turmeric, Madras which is this one, is the more commonly one used for cooking and has a curcumin value of around 3.5%.  The other variety is Alleppey and has a higher curcumin level of around 5-6% and is mostly used for the medicinal benefits.  Best used with black pepper, which contains piperine. Piperine is a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.

Madras is used in curries, stews, focaccias, soups and can even be added to eggs.

Origin: India

Thyme Leaves are dried from the Thymus Vulgaris Shrub.  The name “thyme” means “to fumigate” in Greek and most likely relates to the aroma that it generates from the burning of the herb in ancient Greek temples.  Nowadays we commonly use thyme to flavour meats and marinades, its especially a common ingredient found in blended seasonings for lamb.