Star Anise is the fruit of a small evergreen tree and has a warm, spicy and sweet taste, of which the fruit leaf is far more aromatic than the shiny seed.
Cinnamon originated from Sri Lanka. Since then, it has become widely available from China and Indonesia. All our cinnamon is sourced from Sri Lanka, where it is the highest quality.
Our nutmeg are sourced from Ambon, Indonesia. Verstegen has found a partner, a Dutch-Ambonese company, and works very closely with them to ensure the highest quality of spices are obtained.
Saffron is the orange/brown dried pistil of a bulbous plant that resembles a crocus. Each flower has three pistils which give dishes their distinctive yellow colour. The taste is subtle but still penetrating, warm, musky and slightly bitter.
Mace is the casing (or 'aril') of the nutmeg. It has a warm, aromatic, refined and subtle flavour with a lemon-like sweetness and a very strong bitterness.
Cinnamon originated from Sri Lanka. Since then, it has become widely available from China and Indonesia. All our cinnamon is sourced from Sri Lanka, where it is the highest quality.
Star Anise is the fruit of a small evergreen tree and has a warm, spicy and sweet taste, of which the fruit leaf is far more aromatic than the shiny seed. Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Allergen free.
