Signature Spice Base, 40g Glass Jar
Madagascar spices, close-up of the texture
Madagascar spices, styled shot
Madagascar spices, close-up of the texture
Warmth and aromatic richness (40 g)

Signature Spice Base, 40g Glass Jar

€6,90
Terroir
Vangaindrano, south-east of Madagascar
Preparation
Harvested, dried naturally then blended following traditional know-how
Aromatic notes
Warm, fresh and lightly woody
Best for
Soups, sauces, marinades, grilled meats, stews

A spice base from Madagascar, a craft blend assembled by our family in Vangaindrano: coriander, turmeric, nutmeg, garlic and ginger. Aromatic depth, warmth and complexity.

Frequently added together

What it is

A base blend designed to flavour a dish from the very start of cooking: coriander, turmeric, nutmeg, garlic and ginger, put together to complement one another rather than compete. It is not a single spice but a ready-made cooking base.

Origin

Our family grows these spices in Vangaindrano, in the south-east of Madagascar. Harvested, dried naturally then blended at our place following traditional know-how, they keep their full aromatic strength. There is nobody between our land and your kitchen.

In the kitchen

Warm, fresh and lightly woody notes that beautifully season soups, sauces, marinades, grilled meats and stews. Its fine grind gives the best release of flavour from the start of cooking.

  • Stews and soups
  • Grilled meats and marinades
  • Sauces and roasted vegetables
  • Creative and exotic recipes

Toast the blend for 30 seconds in a little oil at the start of cooking to release the aromas.

Storage

Dry, away from heat and light: the refillable glass jar closes tightly and can be reused.

Conseils d'utilisation
  • Slow-cooked dishes & soups
  • Grilled meats & marinades
  • Sauces & roasted vegetables
  • Creative & exotic recipes

Tip: toast for 30 s in a drizzle of oil at the start of cooking to release the aromas.

Conditionnement

Net weight: 40 g

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What people ask us

The questions we get asked

The answers we give on the phone and at the market, written down once and for all.

1 When should a spice go into the dish?

Ground spices give their best when warmed for a few seconds in a fat, at the start of cooking: turmeric, curry and ginger open up that way. Fresh, citrus notes, combava first among them, go in at the end of cooking so they do not evaporate.

2 How much should I use?

For four people, count one level teaspoon of turmeric, curry or ginger. For chilli, start with the tip of a knife. You can always add more, never take it back: taste and adjust.

3 How long does a spice keep?

Away from light, heat and damp, a ground spice keeps its aroma for about a year; a whole spice keeps much longer. An old spice does not become unsafe, it becomes dull.

4 Pouch or jar: which one?

The jar sits on the worktop and closes in one movement. The resealable kraft pouch is there to refill the jar: it is the lowest price per gram. Many of our customers take one jar, then pouches.

5 Are your spices hot?

Only the pili-pili chilli and the chilli paste really are. The Madagascar curry is warm and fragrant, not burning. Ginger bites in the mouth without the heat of a chilli. The aromatic notes are given on every product page.

6 Is there anything else in the pouch?

No. The spice, nothing else: no additive, no colouring, no anti-caking agent. Our blends, the curry and the spice base, contain only spices, blended at our place.

7 Can they be used in baking?

Yes, and that is where they are most often forgotten. Cinnamon and clove belong in compotes, tarts and spice breads; ginger with chocolate and citrus; combava in creams and sorbets. Turmeric colours without taking over.

8 Where exactly do your spices come from?

From Vangaindrano, in the south-east of Madagascar, where our family grows, harvests, dries and sorts. All our spices and all our peppers come from there. Our vanilla comes from the SAVA region, in the north-east of the island: two terroirs, two harvests.

9 When does my order ship?

From France, within 48 hours, tracked. In France, delivery is free from 30 euros.

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Our commitments

Our family grows

From harvest to sorting, everything happens on our land, in Vangaindrano in southeastern Madagascar. There is no one between our land and your kitchen.

Nothing else in the packaging

Spices hand sorted, with no additives or coloring. Bag, spice shaker or glass jar, each one seals airtight.

From the grower to your kitchen

Our boxes leave Madagascar weighed and numbered. From France, your order ships within 48 hours, tracked. Direct grower pricing, no middleman.

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