Wild Calabrian Fennel Pollen 15 Grams

Description

The Fennel Pollen harvest has been a part of my life for forty years. Waking at 5.am to beat the hot August sun, the whole family would come together to pick by hand theses delicate flowers. The memory of my father leaning over me, showing me which flowers were ready to be picked, and how to coax the pollen away from the flowers will be with me for forever. Waking each morning to the smell of the pollen drying in the sun is there in each jar that we make. In the kitchen Fennel Pollen is as versatile as salt and pepper, but more delicate. Its versatility comes from its umami properties - the fifth taste, after salt, sweet, sour & bitter. If you are flavouring a stew, sauce or risotto, please add the pollen as late as possible to preserve the flavour. Its real power comes in simpler dishes with fewer ingredients. Add a sprinkle to eggs or bacon or mushrooms and the flavours blossom. Salads thrive under its aroma and soft aniseed flavour. When used as a meat rub or seasoning, the pollen grabs hold of those taste buds and dives in with the flavour of the meat. But please start off slowly. Its intense taste must be managed wisely. Enjoy

Features

• High in umami properties - the fifth taste after salt, sweet, sour & bitter
• Beautiful glass tube with cork lid packaging
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