
Enzispring Kenya Limited
Herbs and Spices
Basil | Green | Oval leaves, 2-5 cm long | Soft, slightly fibrous | Sweet, slightly peppery | Mild, sweet, peppery |
Cilantro | Green | Finely divided leaves, 3-5 cm | Soft, delicate | Fresh, citrusy, peppery | Citrusy, pungent, herbal |
Thyme | Green to purple | Small, narrow leaves, 1-2 cm | Smooth, delicate | Earthy, lemony, woody | Earthy, slightly lemony |
Rosemary | Green | Needle-like, 3-4 cm long | Tough, slightly woody | Woody, pine-like, slightly minty | Piney, herbal, woody |
Oregano | Green to grayish | Oval leaves, 2-4 cm | Soft, somewhat fuzzy | Warm, aromatic, earthy | Robust, slightly bitter |
Sage | Gray-green | Oval leaves, 4-6 cm long | Velvety, soft | Earthy, slightly peppery | Earthy, slightly bitter |
Mint | Green | Oval leaves, 3-5 cm | Soft, smooth | Fresh, cool, sweet | Cool, sweet, slightly bitter |
Cumin | Brown to yellowish | Small, oval, 0.5 cm long | Hard, dry | Warm, nutty, earthy | Warm, slightly bitter |
Paprika | Red | Powdered form, fine texture | Fine powder | Sweet, smoky, mild | Sweet, smoky, slightly hot |
Turmeric | Yellow | Powdered form, fine texture | Fine powder | Earthy, slightly bitter | Earthy, slightly peppery |
Cinnamon | Brown | Small, curled sticks (bark) | Hard, rough | Warm, sweet, woody | Sweet, woody, slightly spicy |
Cloves | Dark brown to black | Small, nail-shaped buds | Hard, dry | Pungent, sweet, aromatic | Sweet, warm, slightly bitter |
Ginger | Light brown | Thick, knobby rhizomes, 5-10 cm | Firm, slightly fibrous | Warm, spicy, citrusy | Spicy, citrusy, slightly sweet |
Black Pepper | Black | Small, round berries, 3-5 mm | Hard, smooth | Sharp, pungent, spicy | Spicy, slightly bitter |