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

These onion seeds are great to add to your breads and rolls. They are also good for adding a slight crunch to your vegetable dishes.

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.

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

Packed full of fresh Thyme and naturally preserved to last for up to 2 years – so you can create meals with more taste and less waste.

The seed, when ground, has a sharp acrid flavour similar to celery.