Authentic spices
In life you get out what you put in, and cooking is no different. Mexican food is all about big, bright flavours and to create them you need high quality aromatic spices. We supply the same authentic spices that restaurants use in your ingredient packs. Consequently, your dishes explode with authentic flavours, providing you with delicious meals and food that will seriously impress.
Wherever possible we source authentic spices imported from Mexico, or the same spices and products that are widely imported into Mexico
Achiote paste
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Earthy, sweet and smoky with a hint of bitterness
Chilli heat – None but adds a warmth
Ingredients – Water, cornflour, Annatto seed, salt, garlic, spices, Acetic acid and Sodium Benzoate
Uses in Mexican cooking – Key ingredient in Pibil dishes, extensively used in Mexican cuisine
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Agave nectar
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Rich and sweet, similar to honey with caramel notes
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% organic Agave syrup from Blue Webber Agave plant
Uses in Mexican cooking – Widely used as a sweetener in Mexican cuisine in both sweet and savoury dishes
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Allspice berries
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Peppery and aromatic, resembles a mixture of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon
Chilli heat – None but lots of warming notes
Ingredients – 100% whole dried Pimento
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used to flavour fish, meat and vegetable dishes, also in desserts and hot drinks
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Ancho chillies
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Slightly sweet and sharp fruitiness with earthy notes
Chilli heat – 2-3/10
Ingredients – 100% whole Ancho chillies
Uses in Mexican cooking – The most commonly used dried chilli in Mexico, often rehydrated and and stuffed
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Bay leaves
Country of Origin – Turkey
Flavour/Aroma – Subtle elements of menthol, tea, pepper and pine with a little bitterness
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% whole dried Laurus nobilis
Uses in Mexican cooking – Secret ingredient in restaurant refried beans
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Black pepper
Country of Origin – India
Flavour/Aroma – Woody, earthy notes with lots of piquancy
Chilli heat – None but lots of warming spice
Ingredients – 100% whole dried black peppercorns
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used to flavour fish, meat and vegetable dishes
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Chipotle chillies
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – These smoked jalapenos add serious rich smokiness
Chilli heat – 5/10
Ingredients – 100% whole chipotle chillies
Uses in Mexican cooking – Often used in marinades and dipping sauces
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Cinnamon quills
Country of Origin – Sri Lanka
Flavour/Aroma – Sweet and woody with light citrus notes
Chilli heat – None but cinnamon provides a gentle warming
Ingredients – 100% whole cinnamon quills
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used extensively in making Chorizo, desserts and Mexican chocolate
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Cloves
Country of Origin – Indonesia
Flavour/Aroma – Intensely aromatic, rich and slightly sweet balanced with bitter tones
Chilli heat – None but cloves provides a gentle warming
Ingredients – 100% whole cloves
Uses in Mexican cooking – Commonly used in spice mixes for meat and poultry
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Coriander seeds
Country of Origin – Spain
Flavour/Aroma – Gently aromatic, slightly sweet with clean citrus notes
Chilli heat – None but cloves provides a gentle warming
Ingredients – 100% whole coriander seeds
Uses in Mexican cooking – Soups and stews, bread, cakes and desserts
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Cumin seeds
Country of Origin – Turkey
Flavour/Aroma – Gently aromatic, slightly sweet with clean citrus notes
Chilli heat – None but cloves provides a gentle warming
Ingredients – 100% whole cumin seeds
Uses in Mexican cooking – Soups and stews, bread, cakes and desserts
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Garlic flakes
Country of Origin – China
Flavour/Aroma – An intense, strong flavour of garlic
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% dried garlic
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used extensively to flavour everything from salsa to rice
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Lemon Pepper
Country of Origin – USA
Flavour/Aroma – Salty with fresh citrus infused pepper
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – Lemon pepper (Salt, citric acid, dehydrated onion, spices, dehydrated garlic, anti caking agent, Lemon oil)
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used to season poultry, meats and fish
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Mexican oregano
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Mexican oregano is an intense, sweet and floral herb
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% dried Mexican oregano
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used to flavour Escabeche, stews and meat dishes
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Salt
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – It’s salt, but it’s the real deal!
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% Mexican salt
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used extensively to flavour everything from salsa to rice
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Pasilla chillies
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Rich and fruity with herb and licorice notes
Chilli heat – 4-5/10
Ingredients – 100% whole Pasilla chillies
Uses in Mexican cooking – Widely used in preparing moles (meat stews)
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Reposado Tequila
Country of Origin – Mexico
Flavour/Aroma – Intensely smooth with sweet, spicy and woody notes
Chilli heat – None
Ingredients – 100% Agave Reposado Tequila
Uses in Mexican cooking – Most often drunk, but used to flavour sauces
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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Smoked paprika
Country of Origin – Spain
Flavour/Aroma – Oaky and smoky with a little sweetness, the taste of BBQ
Chilli heat – 2/10
Ingredients – 100% Smoked paprika
Uses in Mexican cooking – Used in dried meats and dry seasoning rubs for meat
Uses in Fiesta Manana recipes
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