Spices

Native to India and widely used in Scandinavian and East Indian Cooking, Cardamom has a pungent aroma and a warm, spicy-sweet flavour. Cardamom brings out the flavour in Swedish meatballs, duck, pork, fruit, cakes, and pastries. When cooking with whole pod cardamom it can be used a variety of ways. Green Cardamom Pods can be put into simmering dishes like soup or curry to infuse the dish with f...

Cayenne pepper is a type of pepper closely related to bell peppers and jalapeños that adds an extra needed punch of heat that enhances, not overpowers. This Cayenne is rated "medium" oh the spice chart and delivers bold colour and potent, lasting flavour. Frequently used in Mexican, Szechwan, and East Indian recipes. Can be used sparingly in almost any dish like creamy soups, sauces, curries, m...

Chili peppers are used in many kitchens around the world in many cuisines as a spice that adds "heat" to dishes. Native to Bolivia, when chili pepper spread around the world, they had been used for both food and even traditional medicine. Its said that chili peppers have helped with digestion and also fight oxidative stress in the body. Reach for Organic Connection Chili Pepper flakes next to y...

Chives have an onion-like taste, but much more mild than typical red or yellow onions, making them more similar to leeks and sometimes even referred to as “rush leeks”. Widespread across much of Europe, Asia, and North America, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are found in many dishes from western to Asian. Chives are rich in nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Organic Connec...

Cilantro is a love or hate herb when it comes to flavour. Some people think it tastes soapy, while others find it similar to stronger version of parsley, with a tangy citrus flavour. Also known as Chinese parsley or coriander, cilantro as we refer to it in North America has been used for culinary and medical purposes like reducing toxins in the body dating back to 1550BC. Reach for Organic Conn...

You may think of cinnamon as a tasty addition to your morning oatmeal or burst of flavour in your daily coffee, but this delicious and popular spice is also incredibly healthy. Cinnamon's medicinal properties are as abundant and effective as they are delicious. Historically cinnamon has been used to help with digestion and regulating blood sugar. As a universal spice, Organic Connections Cinnam...

Cloves are a pungent warm spice that pack an intense flavour and aroma. These aromatic flower buds are native to Indonesia and are a very common spice that have been used throughout history for everything from food preservation to soothing digestion and even as a topical pain reliever and antiseptic when in oil form. You can enjoy Organic Connection Clove powder to spice up curries, season meat...

Coriander seeds offer a very mellow taste that can be described as warm, aromatic and slightly sweet with an undertone of a lemony citrus notes. Produced by an annual herb in the family Apiaceae, Coriander is also known as Chinese parsley, dhania, or cilantro. The Coriander Seeds have been used throughout history for pickling and brining and is also the key botanical used to flavor gin. When us...

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum with a long history of use dating back to the second millennium BC. Being rich in iron and antioxidants, Cumin seed powder could have health benefits when added to a diet. Cumin is usually a staple in chili powder, giving it the distinctive warm flavour and aroma but also found in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian cooking. Get creative i...

Dill is a very popular plant with a distinct aroma used for culinary purposes and has also been used medicinally throughout history. Organic Connections Dill Weed (disambiguation) comes loose and whole for you to use in your culinary creations or herbal combinations. It has been discovered that Egyptians over 5000 years ago were using dill for its soothing, digestive properties. Dill weed refer...

Organic Connections brings you 100% organic and pesticide free Fennel Seeds. Fennel (foeniculum vulgare) is a member of the carrot family and produces edible shoots, leaves, and seeds. Historically it has been documented that fennel seeds were used by those in the middle east for constipation, indigestion and bloating. Sometimes referred to as “sweet anise” because of its slightly sweet and lic...

Organic Connections brings you the popular 5 spice blend used predominantly in Chinese cuisine. This organic spice mix combines star anise, cloves, cinnamon, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds. While cloves packs high antioxidant content the other 3 spices contribute to the distinct warm, aromatic and licorice-like flavour. Reach for Organic Connections Five Spice next time you’re in the kitchen f...

A blend of ground spices that originated in India, can be found in many cultural dishes from Indian, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines. Garam translates to hot and masala means a mixture of spices, Garam Masala from Organic Connections can be used alone or with other seasonings. A common Garam Masala blend contains: fennel, bay leaves, black and white peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon or cassia bar...

Sourced from the Myristica Fragrans plant, most commonly known for nutmeg, Organic Connections Mace powder can be used in sweet dishes but really comes out in savory dishes. Nutmeg-like in flavour you can expect this Mace powder to have an orange saffron-like colour and aroma. You can use Organic Connection Mace Powder in a variety of ways including: baking, meat, fish, vegetables and in preser...

Nutmeg is closely related to mace and has long been used as a culinary spice packed with antioxidant benefits. Originating from Indonesian islands, the nutmeg seed is ground into a powder because the seed is what contains its bioactive ingredient, myristicin. Nutmeg offers a warm, sweet, woody and slightly nutty flavour, but should be used in moderation as it can be overpowering. Organic Connec...

Nutmeg originated in the Indonesian Islands and is a close cousin of mace, in fact, mace is made from the net-like covering of the shell of the nutmeg seed. Available as powder or whole, nutmeg is packed with antioxidants to boost overall health, thanks to its active ingredient, myristicin. Organic Connections also offers a nutmeg powder, which is also responsibly harvested, and free from pesti...

Available in granule or powder form, both are made from dehydrated onions, but the granules aren’t ground down; therefore no additives or anti-caking agents are added. Onions contain many antioxidants and have long been used to help fight inflammation. Organic Connections white onion granules are packed with flavour and certified organic. They pair well with many culinary dishes including veget...

Organic Connections orange peel granules are certified organic to ensure pollinators aren’t harmed in the growing process. The zesty orange peel is then shredded, dehydrated and sifted to keep the granule sizes consistent. They are packed with bright, citrusy flavour and pair well with certain cuisines, desserts and black or lemongrass teas. Orange peel granules may be tiny, but pack a nutritio...

Parsley is a well known herb that’s green in colour, has a long skinny stem and grows branches with trios of three pointed leaves with serrated edges. Often used in Italian seasoning blends, with meat dishes or potatoes, it has also historically been used for its antioxidant benefits to support overall health and promote heart health. Organic Connections harvests certified organic parsley, dehy...