Dehydrated orange NAME: Citrus sinensis FAMILY: Runtaceae APPEARANCE: bright orange color TASTE: strong aroma and citrusy taste FUN FACT • hybrid between a pomelo and a mandarin orange • a single tree can produce up to 1000 fruits under favorable conditions, most often giving 500 fruits a year.
Dehydrated orange COOKERY: • ingredient and decoration in compotes, fruit salads, marinades, desserts, marmalades • goes great with chocolate CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration for cocktails like Aperol Spritz, warm beverages, non-alcoholic beverages • compliments nicely with Mediterranean herbs BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Persian pink rose bud, Hibiscus, Pink Pepper
Dehydrated grapefruit NAME: Citrus paradisi FAMILY: Runtaceae APPEARANCE: vibrant color TASTE: fresh and citrusy taste, slightly bitter
FUN FACT • hybrid between a sweet orange and a pomela • one of the 7 wonders of Barbados
Dehydrated grapefruit COOKERY: • in juices, teas, smoothies, desserts CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • as an ingredient and decoration in cocktails, complemented with Juniper and Mediterranean herbs • it goes well with gin, vodka, tequila and star anise drinks (Sambuca, Pernod, Ouzo, Raki, ..) BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Juniper berry, Cassia vera, Persian yellow rose bud
Dehydrated lemon NAME: Citrus limon FAMILY: Runtaceae APPEARANCE: matt yellow color TASTE: citrusy and sour taste
FUN FACT: • lemon was so rare that it was often a gift for kings • lemon fruit can grow up to 30 cm
Dehydrated lemon COOKERY: • seasoning for marinades, salads, a supplement for tea, fish and meat dishes CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration for alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, lemonades, warm beverages like tea and punch, and even in plain water • compliments beautifully with Mediterranean herbs BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Juniper berry, Ginger slice, Chili strings
Dehydrated lime NAME: Citrus aurantifolia FAMILY: Runtaceae APPEARANCE: matt green color TASTE: crisp, sour citrusy taste
FUN FACT: • hybrid between lemon and cedar • favorite citrus among cocktail lovers
Dehydrated lime COOKERY: • main ingredient in Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Persian and Thai cuisine • one of the key ingredients in guacamole CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration and ingredient for warm and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, • it goes well with gin, vodka, rum based drinks and is an integral part of the Margarita, Mojito, Gimlet and Cuba Libre cocktails • it complements nicely with Mediterranean herbs as well as other less complex spices
BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Persian pink rose bud, Juniper berry,Cardamom
Dehydrated pineapple NAME: Ananas comosus FAMILY: Bromeliaceae APPEARANCE: its appearance is reminiscent of a yellow flower TASTE: sweet taste FUN FACT: • pineapple is a berry fruit, one plant can produce only one fruit • it takes 18-20 months for the pineapple to become ready for harvesting
Dehydrated pineapple COOKERY: • desserts, pizza topping, fruit salads, vinegar, jam, ice cream, smoothies • common ingredient in Hawaiian, Filipino, Indonesian and Thai cuisine CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration in various cocktails, especially in tiki cocktails such as the Piña Colada and Mexican tepache • goes great with coconut, chocolate and cinnamon BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated coconut, Cassia vera
Dehydrated apple NAME: Granny Smith FAMILY: Rosaceae APPEARANCE: dull green color TASTE: refreshing FUN FACT: • In the 1960s, during the 19th century, the Granny Smith variety was discovered by Mrs. Maria Ann Smith in Australia and she is credited for spreading its popularity • it is thought that there are more than 7,500 known varieties of apples
Dehydrated apple COOKERY: • desserts, juices, syrups, jams, vinegar, fruit salads, but also as an addition to salty and sour foods CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration for hot beverages such as tea, mulled wine, punch • goes well with whiskey, gin, vodka and rum cocktails and apple ciders BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Persian red rose bud, Cassia vera, Ginger slice
Dehydrated coconut NAME: Cocos nucifera FAMILY: Arecaceae APPEARANCE: white fruit and brown bark TASTE: fresh, sweet and full of flavor
FUN FACT: • the coconut seed is impermeable to seawater in which it can swim up to 4,500 kilometers and then germinate, undamaged, on the ground.
Dehydrated coconut COOKERY: • desserts, in Filipino and Indonesian cuisine it serves as a main ingredient, coconut milk and water as a drink, coconut oil for cooking, dried and grates as flour CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration for various cocktails, especially in cocktails like Piña Colada • excellent for warm beverages and hot chocolate • often combined with pineapple • for drinks based on gin, vodka, tequila, star anise based herbal liqueurs
BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated mango, Dehydrated pineapple
Dehydrated pear NAME: Abate fetel FAMILY: Rosaceae APPEARANCE: dull yellow color with brown skin TASTE: rich semi-sweet flavour FUN FACT: • pears belong to the rose family • also known as Abbé Fetel, considered to be a "favorite Italian pear" and for years were rarely available outside of Europe
Dehydrated pear COOKERY: • desserts, salads, cheese plates, marmalades, meat dishes, chocolate, honey CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration for hot beverages such as tea and punch, cold beverages such as whiskey, gin, vodka, or rum based cocktails • serves as a snack and decoration along with William's, but also ciders
BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Allspice, Star anise, Persian red rose bud
Dehydrated beetroot NAME: Beta vulgaris var. Conditiva FAMILY: Amaranthaceae APPEARANCE: dull purple color TASTE: earthy
FUN FACT: • Women used to use beet powder as blush
Dehydrated beetroot COOKERY: • the root is eaten boiled, roasted, pickled or raw, and young beetroot leaves can be added to salads while the ripe ones are cooked and are a good substitute for spinach • used in soups, jams, ice cream, sweets CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration and ingredient in cocktails based on wine, like dark port, tequila, vodka, but also non-alcoholic cocktails • ingredient in various juices, lemonades, tonics, which gives it a distinctive pink color
BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Ginger slice, Cardamom, Allspice
Dehydrated bergamot NAME: Citrus bergamia FAMILY: Runtaceae APPEARANCE: dark interior and yellow skin TASTE: citrusy and crisp
FUN FACT: • also known as the citrus prince for his important role in the perfume industry • bergamot oil, in addition to black tea, is a main ingredient in EarlGrey tea. This kind of tea was allegedly made by placing black tea next to the bergamot, which resulted in aroma blending
Dehydrated bergamot COOKERY: • it is not used as food, but as a flavor-balancing spice • used for sauces, marinades, marmalades and jams, various desserts and ice creams CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration for warm beverages like black tea and cold beverages like iced tea, water, various cocktails, liquours and spritzes • compliments nicely with Mediterranean herbs • combines perfectly with gin, vermouth, white rum, vodka and prosecco drinks
BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Juniper berry, Persian pink rose bud, Hibiscus
Dehydrated mango NAME: Mangifera indica, L FAMILY: Anacardiaceae APPEARANCE: dark yellow FLAVOR: sweet
FUN FACT: • Mango trees are long-lived and can bear fruit even after 300 years
Dehydrated mango COOKERY: • often used in the kitchen in various dishes with rice, in desserts, but also for various sauces, ice creams and salads CATERING: • ingredient and decoration for tiki cocktails, drinks based on gin, vodka, tequila and rum BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Pink pepper, Dehydrated pineapple
Dehydrated strawberry NAME: Fragaria FAMILY: Roseceae APPEARANCE: vibrant red color TASTE: sweet
FUN FACT: • Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds are not hidden inside the fruit, but are located outside
Dehydrated strawberry COOKERY: • a popular ingredient in desserts, salads, ice cream, jams, jellies CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • ingredient and decoration in juices, smoothies, cocktails based on vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, but also nonalcoholic cocktails BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated mango
Smoked dehydrated orange APPEARANCE: slightly darker orange slice TASTE: smoky aroma and taste, with a citrus note
CATERING: • goes well with smoked whiskey • decoration with plain whiskey • whiskey sour in smoked variant
Smoked dehydrated pear APPEARANCE: dark yellow with brown crust TASTE: smoky aroma and taste, with a fruity note
CATERING: • goes well with smoked whiskey • decoration with plain whiskey • whiskey sour in smoked variant
Persian pink rose bud NAME: Rosa x damascena FAMILY: Rosaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran APPEARANCE: pink petal color with green stem TASTE: flowery-sweet taste
FUN FACT: • pink roses are so popular in Persia that architecture is dominated by pink, which draws its inspiration from rose fields
Persian pink rose bud COOKERY: • used whole, chopped or ground in a powder, as a spice and decoration, especially in desserts CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration for warm and cold beverages, and cocktails with prosecco • ingredient for making rose syrup BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated orange, Dehydrated lime, Dehydrated lemon
Hibiscus NAME: Hibiscus rosa sinensis FAMILY: Malvaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Nigeria APPEARANCE: dark red color TASTE: slightly acidic and sweet
FUN FACT: • hibiscus flowers last only one day • Agua de Jamaica is an iced sweet tea made from hibiscus, and is a popular drink that is an alternative to juice in Mexico
Hibiscus COOKERY: • natural coloring in jams, soups, juices and salads
CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • used to prepare various teas and lemonades instead of lemons and lime • natural dye and cocktail decoration that gives a slightly pink to red color when held longer in a drink • complements nicely with Mediterranean herbs and dehydrated fruits BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated orange, Dehydrated lime, Persian yellow rose bud
Pink pepper NAME: Schinus terebinthifolius FAMILY: Anacardiacee COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Brasil APPEARANCE: looks like red pepper, with shell TASTE: aromatic and sweet, more than spicy FUN FACT: • grows in clusters and is actually a fruit, not pepper • pink pepper is a common ingredient in Chilean wines
Pink pepper COOKERY: • as a seasoning for various fish dishes, risotto, meat, vinegar and wine, as well as dessert decoration • as a mixture with black and green pepper CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration in beverages that are mixed with tonic and/or soda, such as gin & tonic • pairs well with herbs like mint and rosemary, but also with spices like ginger BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH:
• Ginger slice, Dehydrated pineapple, Dehydrated orange
Orange peel NAME: Citrus aurantium var. Aurantium FAMILY: Runtaceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Croatia APPEARANCE: yellow-orange color TASTE: citrusy and bitter FUN FACT: • an orange peel can be eaten directly for oral hygiene
Orange peel COOKERY: • desserts, meat dishes, stews
CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • preparation of tea, but also warm drinks such as punch and boiled wine, grog, and beverages extended with tonic or soda, cocktail decoration BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Star anise, Cassia vera, Allspice
Juniper berry NAME: Juniperus communis FAMILY: Cupressaceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Macedonia APPEARANCE: dark blue berries, hard texture TASTE: pungent and sharp; bitter-sweet FUN FACT: • juniper berries are traditionally used in gin production and are the main ingredient that gives gin its characteristic aroma
Juniper berry COOKERY: • cooking seasoning, seasoning added to soups, fish and meat products, sauces, marinades, stuffing CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • the berries are used to make gin, wine and beer, and it can be used as a decoration added to gin-tonic in order to further emphasize the taste of the gin • juniper goes well with Mediterranean spices and citruses BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated grapefruit, Dehydrated bergamot, Persian yellow rose bud
Cassia vera NAME: Cinnamomum burmanii FAMILY: Lauraceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Indonesia APPEARANCE: sticks of woody structure and brown in color TASTE: woody, reminiscent of cinnamon FUN FACT: • although it is similar to cinnamon, Cassia Vera differs from it in its strength, quality and medicinal properties
Cassia vera COOKERY: • used for meat dishes, cakes, ice creams and other sweets CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • as a seasoning for hot and cold cocktails, most commonly punch, tea and mulled wine • goes great with dehydrated apples, pears and oranges as well as with chocolate and coffee combinations BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated apple, Dehydrated orange, Dehydrated grapefruit
Star anise NAME: Illicium verum FAMILY: Schisandraceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China APPEARANCE: recognizable star shape; there is a seed in each branch of the star TASTE: the taste is reminiscent of menthol FUN FACT: • the star anise must be distinguished from the japanese anise, which is poisonous • it has soothing properties, it is recommended to use or to smell it before bedtime for calming and to fall asleep faster
Star anise COOKERY: • spice in holiday cookies • one of the 5 traditional Chinese spices CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • spice for mulled wine, tea and punch, but also for many cold cocktails, herbal liqueurs and anise-based drinks (Ouzo, Pernod, Sambuca, ..) • it goes well with citrus and spices like cinnamon and cloves BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated pineapple, Allspice, Cassia vera
Persian red rose bud NAME: Rosa x damascena FAMILY: Rosaceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran APPEARANCE: dark red color TASTE: flowery-sweet taste FUN FACT: • roses come in all colors except black - black roses are actually a dark, dull red color
Persian red rose bud COOKERY: • used whole, chopped or ground in a powder, as a spice and decoration, especially in desserts CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration for warm and cold beverages, and cocktails with prosecco • ingredient for making rose syrup BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated lemon, Dehydrated pear, Dehydrated mango
Persian yellow rose bud NAME: Rosa x damascena FAMILY: Rosaceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran APPEARANCE: yellow petals with a green stalk FLAVOR: floral sweet taste FUN FACT: • different colors of roses symbolize different things, so a yellow rose symbolizes friendship
Persian yellow rose bud COOKERY: • used whole, chopped or ground into powder, as a spice and decoration, especially in desserts CATERING: • decoration for hot and cold drinks, as well as cocktails with prosecco • ingredient for making rose syrup BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated bergamot, Juniper berry, Dehydrated lime
Chili strings NAME: Caspici fructus acer FAMILY: Capsicum
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China APPEARANCE: dark red color and thin threads TASTE: moderately hot, if you want ot increase the spiciness, roast the threads in a dry pan FUN FACT: •
chili has a hot taste due to the ingredient capsaicin, which the plant produces in order to defend itself against predators and microbes
Chili strings COOKERY: • decoration for food, such as soups, salads, pasta dishes, appetizers CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration in various warm and cold cocktails, emphasizes the aroma of the drink • makes translucent cocktails slightly reddish BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Cardamom, Ginger slice, Allspice
Chili whole NAME: Caspici fructus acer FAMILY: Capsicum
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China APPEARANCE: narrow, pointed red peppers TASTE: moderately hot, if you want to increase the spiciness, the chili needs to be broken so that the seeds, which are spicier, come out FUN FACT: • birds are immune to the spiciness of chili and that's why it's easily spread around the world
Chili whole COOKERY: • the chili peppers are ground to give a spice powder, popular in Mexican, Thai, Indian, Filipino cuisine, an ingredient in soups, oils, spice mixtures, but also desserts CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • spice and decoration in a variety of hot and cold cocktails, giving them a slightly spicy note • used for infusion of vodka and tequila-based bitters, cocktails and syrups BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Cardamom, Dehydrated lime, Dehydrated grapefruit
Ginger slice NAME: Zingiber officinale FAMILY: Zingiberaceae COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Nigeria APPEARANCE: fibrous structure TASTE: unique, sweet and spicy FUN FACT: • there is an island called Ginger and it is located in the British Virgin islands
Ginger slice COOKERY: • ginger powder is used for making cakes but also in everyday meals • pickled ginger is a common food that is eaten with sushi CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • decoration for hot beverages such as tea, punch and mulled/spiked wine • an ingredient in a variety of smoothies and cocktails that give it a slightly spicy note • decoration in drinks containing ginger beer BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Chili whole, Dehydrated pear, Dehydrated apple
Allspice NAME: Pimenta dioica FAMILY: Myrtaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Guatemala APPEARANCE: brown pepper-like berries TASTE: a combination of many types of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg (called Allspice) FUN FACT: • Columbus discovered it thinking it was pepper; the name pimienta means pepper in Spanish
Allspice COOKERY: • in Caribbean cuisine it is used as a seasoning for meat, sauces, pickling, while the US and European cuisine use it more for making desserts CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • It is used as a spice and decoration in mulled wine, punches and various cocktails • can be ground in a grinder to further release the aroma • one of the most complex spices along with cardamom BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Dehydrated beetroot, Star anise, Chili strings
Cardamom NAME: Elettaria cardamomum L. FAMILY: Zingiberaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Guatemala APPEARENCE: the fruit is a green triple oval capsule containing up to 18 dark, hard pepper-sized seeds TASTE: the taste is reminiscent of mint, citrus, pepper, clove and allspice FUN FACT: • cardamom is one of the oldest and most expensive spices • extremely complex spice reminiscent of mint, citrus, pepper, clove and allspice at once
Cardamom COOKERY: • traditionally used as a spice in Indian cuisine, in ice cream production, coffee, cakes and similar CATERING/HOSPITALITY: • spice for mulled wine, cocktails and other beverages • Arabian coffee is traditionally drunk with cardamom • complex spice - it is advised not to use it in combination with other complex spices BOTANICA PERFECT MATCH: • Chili whole, Dehydrated lemon, Dehydrated apple
Brown cane sugar with orange APPEARANCE: brown-orange crystals TASTE: the sweetest of all Botanica sugar mixes COOKERY: • in the preparation of biscuits, puddings, creams, cakes, milk shakes, frappes, fruit salads CATERING: • in the preparation of sweeter cocktails and nonalcoholic cocktails to which it gives a sweet citrus flavor
Brown cane sugar with lime APPEARANCE: brownish yellow crystals FLAVOR: sweet and sour COOKERY: • in the preparation of biscuits, puddings, creams, cakes, milk shakes, frappes, fruit salads
CATERING: • a secret ingredient for an excellent mojito, it gives it a special aroma and taste • in the preparation of sweet and sour cocktails and nonalcoholic cocktails
Brown cane sugar with lemon APPEARANCE: brownish yellow crystals FLAVOR: sweet and sour COOKERY: • in the preparation of biscuits, puddings, creams, cakes, milk shakes, frappes, fruit salads CATERING: • in the preparation of soft drinks such as lemonade and iced tea • sweet and sour cocktails like caipirinha and caipiroshka
Brown cane sugar with grapefruit APPEARANCE: brown-orange crystals TASTE: bitter sweet COOKERY: • in the preparation of biscuits, puddings, creams, cakes, milk shakes, frappes, fruit salads
CATERING: • in the preparation of less sweet cocktails and nonalcoholic cocktails
Lemon rose salt APPEARANCE: salt crystals with tiny pieces of rose flower in two colors and dehydrated lemon powder FLAVOR: salty sweet and sour, all in one COOKERY: • for seasoning dishes such as salads, eggs, toast, fish, potatoes, foccacie, barbecue, chocolate CATERING: • in the preparation of tequila cocktails • as an attractive decoration on the rim of the glass
Hibiscus salt APPEARANCE: purple salt crystals with tiny pieces of hibiscus flower TASTE: salty sour COOKERY: • for seasoning dishes such as salads, eggs, toast, fish, potatoes, foccacia, barbecue CATERING: • in the preparation of tequila cocktails • as an attractive decoration on the rim of the glass
Packaging options Paper jars
Paper bags
1kg zip bags
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