The seeds may be ground using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. Try dry frying the seeds before grinding for extra flavour.

It is used in pasta sauces, Chinese and Thai stir-fry dishes and savoury Indian dishes.

It gives a strong, warm, hot, aromatic flavour and should be used sparingly.

Essential organic Herbs and Spices contain no colourings, flavourings, preservatives or additives of any kind. Known as Jamaican pepper or Pimento berries, this spice is indigenous to Central America and the West Indies. An ingredient of mixed spice, it is widely used in Central and South American cooking. Can also be used in soups, savoury dishes and cakes. May contain traces of celery seed or mustard seeds.

Traditionally, the ground, dried, fruit of a variety of capsicum indigenous to the Cayenne area of northern South America.

It has a mild, aromatic, lemon flavour and features in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.