The world is our
garden at Watkins and only the best will do! Jamaican
Allspice and Ginger, Turkish Bay Leaves, stemless Dalmation
Sage from Greece and Croatia to name a few of more than 40
choices!
 Consumption of spices and
seasonings in North America is at an all-time high. In fact,
spice consumption in North America has increased by 50 percent
in the past decade. We are not only using spices more
frequently and in greater volume, but in a much wider variety;
approximately 28 spices are used in the average North American
home.
Watkins was a pioneer in spices and seasonings in the
late 1800s, and by the turn of the century had acquired a
national reputation for quality. Today, our spice line has
grown and diversified to include over 50 to accommodate a
growing appetite for spices, while retaining the same high
quality.
Why Watkins Spices?
- Quality raw
materials : We buy
the pick of the world’s herb and spice crop—each selected
from the best growing region.
- Skillful
preparation : All spices
contain volatile flavoring oils. If care is not exercised
during grinding or granulation, it is possible for enough
heat to be generated to evaporate these oils, and result in
an inferior product.
- Strict quality
control : We
select our spices for taste, color, and appearance; then
more thorough tests are made to further determine the
quality. One of these tests involves oil content.
This
oil, known as the “essential oil,” is a good measure of
flavor and quality. Our cinnamon, for example, has 3 to 3.5%
essential oil; many others on the market have 1 to 2%, and
inferior brands as low as .5%. Further quality control
checks are made to insure that none of the raw material
quality has been lost. After the spices are processed, they
are bottled in glass or tins to preserve quality (many of
the spices’ essential oils are not compatible with
plastic).
Did You Know ...
- All spices contain antioxidants,
which may help to slow aging?
- Cinnamon, cloves, garlic,
oregano, and sage
can help to reduce the presence of E.coli
and slow spoilage of leftovers? (Foods must still be cooked
to prevent food-borne illness.)
- The smell of basil
helps to keep
flies and mosquitoes away?
- Cloves can help relieve a
toothache? Wriggle a whole clove, pointed end down, next to
your tooth.
- Parsley can help to reduce water
retnetion and ease bloating? Make a tea by placing 2 tbsp.
of Watkins Parsley in 1 cup boiled water. Steep for 5
minutes, strain and drink.
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