Bakery
Whole Caraway Seeds – dried fruit of the Carum carvi herb, with a distinctive spicy taste, similar to dill and anise. Although primarily produced in Holland, it is also grown in Egypt, where its medicinal use dates back to 1552 B.C. The Dutch varieties, however, are considered the premium caraway, having uniform consistency and size and a stronger flavor. Whole caraway seeds are popular ingredients used in British, German, and European cooking, and are commonly found in rye bread, cakes, and potato dishes. Our bakery sells the seeds in bulk quantities of 25 kg.
Linseed Brown – small brown seeds of the flax plant, used primarily in bakery products, can be added to cereals, salads, or yogurt. Linseed aids digestion and relieves intestinal discomfort. We obtain the majority of the linseed brown from Canada, although it is also produced in Argentina, India, and China.
Poppy Seeds – there are two types in our bakery. The white are considered Turkish, Asian, or Indian and are used in curries, chutneys, and chapattis or whole wheat Indian griddlecakes. The blue poppy seeds, usually associated with Eastern Europe or the West, are used in cakes, strudels, and bread, as well as to flavor coleslaw, fish, and noodles. These small seeds appear to be black and round; however, they are actually slate blue in color and kidney shaped.
Pumpkin Seeds – seeds from pumpkins grown in North America, Europe, Australia, India, and other countries. Can be roasted and eaten as a snack, providing a good source of zinc, magnesium, fatty acids, and iron. They can be ground and used in baking, soups, and salads; the inner seed known as a pepita is often used in Mexican or Southwestern cooking.
Sesame Seeds – from the herb Sesamum indicum, grown mostly in Mexico, Central America, and China. Sesame plants were brought to the U.S. in the 17th and 18th centuries by African slaves, and are still often referred to as benne in the South. The most common sesame seeds are white and are used in breads, rolls, and salad dressings, as well as seasonings in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Natural and hulled Indian sesame seeds, both black and white, can be bought from our bakery.
Sunflower Kernels – these dehulled kernels taken from the striped husks of sunflower seeds are also stocked in our bakery as natural, untreated products. Besides being popular snacks, they are excellent for baking, sautéing, and even mixed with chocolate.
