Tag: Culinary Ingredient
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Common Name: Saffron Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Crocus sativus is sterile and does not occur in the wild. Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Saffron (Crocus sativus) is believed to be descended from Crocus cartwrightianus, which was cultivated in…
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Common Name: Marjoram The name “marjoram” comes from Latin “majorana”, meaning “bringer of joy” or “delight.” Scientific Name: Origanum majorana Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Sweeter and more delicate than its cousin, oregano, marjoram has long been a…
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Common Name: Potato The English word “potato”, came from the Spanish word “patata”, which originally referred to the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). The Incan word for the true potato was “papa”, a term that is still applied to the tuber in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum Editorial Note: This entry is part…
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Known for its beauty and flavor, peaches have often been associated with immortality, love, and prosperity.
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Known as the “Queen of Spices”, green cardamom has long been treasured in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian kitchens.
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Common Name: Labrador Tea Alternative names are Hudson Bay Tea, Indian Tea, Marsh Tea, Wild Rosemary, Greenland Tea, Muskeg Tea, and Bog Labrador Tea. Scientific Name: Rhododendron groenlandicum, R. tomentosum, and R. neoglandulosum (regional variants) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources…
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Common Name: Salep Alternative names are Sahlab, Sahlep, and Saloop Scientific Name: Orchis mascula and Orchis militaris Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Salep is a starchy, fragrant flour made from the dried tubers of wild orchids. Historically revered…
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Though often considered a blight in industrial agriculture, chefs and foodies consider it a delicacy.
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Common Name: Mastic Gum The name “mastic” comes from the Greek “mastikhan”, meaning “to knash the teeth”, a reference to its early use as chewing gum. Alternative names are Chios Mastiha, Mastix, and Arabic Gum (not to be confused with Gum Arabic). Scientific Name: Pistacia lentiscus var. chia Editorial Note: This entry is part of…
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Common Name: Wattleseed Alternative names are Acacia Seed and Bush Seed Scientific Name: Acacia spp. (commonly Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea, and Acacia sophorae) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Wattleseeds have been a part of the indigenous diet for…