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Possibly the most popular spice used for flavouring food, black pepper has a very sharp flavour that works with a variety of dishes. It has been dubbed as the ‘King of Spices’ due to its high level of potent compounds.
It has thermogenic properties, increasing metabolism and helping burn calories and fight fat. Black Pepper is rich in a plant compound called piperine, which has proven antioxidant properties, that may help ward off damage in your body as a result of free radicals.

Apart from being delicious, garlic is also incredibly nutrient-dense, without being hugely calorific. It contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals and the ageing process. Garlic contains compounds with medicinal qualities such as helping to reduce high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol. It has also been proven to help combat sicknesses including colds.

Mostly we love it for its flavour and taste. By using more flavourful ingredients, it’s easy to use less salt in your cooking.

Available in sweet, smokey and hot varieties, it is one of the most used spices worldwide for its colour and flavour.

This spice is bursting with micronutrients, including a high % of Vitamin A. It contains a number of antioxidants. It is also believed that paprika can help to promote healthy vision.