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The dried leaves and flowers of the plant "Thyme" or "Thimios" are a spice with a very strong aroma, rich and slightly spicy taste. Used for flavoring dishes with meat or fish and various other dishes mainly of Mediterranean cuisine.
The Ancient Greeks used this herb in their bathroom and they used to burn it in the Temples because they believed that the plant gave them physical and mental strength. The Romans, who used it as a flavoring in the rooms but also in the flavor of cheeses and beverages, helped to spread it to the rest of Europe. During the European Middle Ages, people placed sprigs of thyme under their pillows to have calm sleep without nightmares.
The dried leaves of the thyme plant along with the flowers can be used within stews, soups, sautéed or baked vegetables, custards, and casseroles. The herb gives the food a tangy and warm flavor, similar to camphor, and is able to retain its strong flavor even after cooking. It can also be used within marinades as well as stuffings.
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One of the most characteristic traditional Greek spices, that refers memories of the family table, where there was always the presence of Mpoukovo, to spice up and to bring out the flavors of certain foods. Its creation is the result of a specific process followed for many years in Greece.
Once hot peppers gets blush and ripen, harvested from the rich nature of our country side and led to drying in the dryer. By the end of this process, the peppers will be crushed by hand or mechanical ways in order to get the chilli (mpoukovo). It is distinguished in sweet or very spicy, while crushing the peppers can be done in small or large pieces or in powder form.
Although unknown to the general public, famous to old devotee (meraklides) , sweet chilli (mpoukovo) from the plains of Macedonia we offer you, will combine wonderful your soups, the cooked, your salads and roasts, giving your dishes a unique bite with a great balance of flavours. If you add them to a dish at the beginning, it makes the whole thing spicy; if you add them at the end, they give nice pops of heat.
Accelerates metabolic rate, because of capsaicin it contains. According to research, women who added 2 tablespoons of chilli peppers at their food, consumed fewer calories and fat during the later meals.
Vrino Ltd founded in 1991. Our object is to cultivate, process and standardize Herbs and Spices. We are certified according to ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2010 and ISO 9001:2008.
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Bay leaves have a long and noble history. The ancient Romans and Greeks used to make crowns out of true bay leaves (Laurus Nobilis, Lauraceae) to crown great and accomplished people. These great people usually included kings, war heroes and Olympians.
In Greek cuisine and Mediterranean diet, its presence is equally strong. The aroma of the leaves is much more noticeable than the taste. The fragrance of the dried leaf is herbal and floral.
The herbal tea, prepared using dried bay leaves, is also effective in treating digestive disorders. Placing a cloth soaked in water in which bay leaves have been boiled provides relief from cough, cold, bronchitis. Bay leaves infusion promotes sweating, breaking fever, and flu symptoms.
Greek Dried Bay Laurel Leaves not only have nutritional properties but is also used in cooking. The freshly dried bay leaves have a warm aroma, which is infused into cooking. The leaf is used for flavoring stews, dishes that need a long time to cook and soups. However, it is removed from the dish before serving.
Vrino Ltd founded in 1991. Our object is to cultivate, process and standardize Herbs and Spices. We are certified according to ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2010 and ISO 9001:2008.