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--- consolidated:sakar:herbsm_food_lodging [2024/04/26 16:21] – [Food & Drink] johnb
+++ consolidated:sakar:herbsm_food_lodging [2024/04/28 13:38] (current) – [Herbs & Spices] johnb
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 **Jelly Delight** is generally served as small squares of sweet jelly gusted in very fine sugar. It is commonly flavoured with lemon juice or rose water.
-**Fruit**: Figs, Dates, Olives, Pomegranate and Almonds are the most common fruits.
+**Fruit**: Figs, Dates, Olives, Pomegranate, Oranges, Lemons and Almonds are the most common fruits.
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 ==== Herbs & Spices ====
-The most commonly used herbs and spices are:  Cumin, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Turmeric, Sumac, Caraway, Star Anise, Allspice, Cinnamon
+The most commonly used herbs and spices are:  \\
+**NOTE:**  Please do not take these herbal properties as real life health benefits -  without checking for yourselves.
+  * Cumin, imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in stews and soups. When used in remedies, it is said to aid digestion and boost the immune system.  ++Herbal Properties|(Potential component for Anti-Toxin and health related con checks)++
+  * Sumac, seeds are dried are ground into a reddish-purple powder, then used to add a tart, lemony taste to salads or meat.  ++Herbal Properties |(Ease respiratory and digestive complaints, Ease discomfort of urinary tract infections, Help the body fight unwanted inflammation)++
+  * Caraway, fruits are used whole and give an anise-like flavor to dishes.  ++Herbal Properties|(Good for Digestion, Food Poisoning, Tooth ache)++
+  * Alligator Pepper, similar to modern black pepper, the seeds are baked and then ground to add heat and depth of flavour to a dish. ++Health Benefits|(Helps heal wounds, good vs Venoms)++
+  * Nigella, the seeds are dried and ground to make a bitter paste.   ++Health Benefits|(Fights infections, reduce inflammation)++