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mainTxt [0] = "The unique climatic conditions combined with our advanced technology help to maintain the freshness, flavor and aroma of the herbs and spices resulting in highest quality products. Our products are available \nas flakes, granules and powders; conventionally or organically grown.\n
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mainTxt [1] = "Parsley originally was native to southern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean region. Today it is grown all over the world. \nThe high chlorophyll content of parsley makes it a natural breath freshener. Parsley contains relatively high amounts of Vitamin C, \nroughly as much as in an orange. \n
\nOptimal climatic conditions, the fertile soil of the Beit Shean Valley combined with our advanced manufacturing facilities and \nexpertise in dehydration, result in a particularly fragrant and brilliant green, dry herb with an exceptional aromatic quality. \n
\nSeasonality: October - July\n
\nAvailability: Conventional, Organic.\n
\nCommon Usages of Parsley: The use of dehydrated parsley as a natural color, appearance and flavor enhancer is often noted \nin the food industry. It is found in items such as soup mixes, bread croutons, rice mixes, potato dishes, salad sprinkles, dressings, \ndips, meat, poultry and fish garnishes and in various herbal blends.\n
\nTrade Varieties:\nLarge Flake (4-8) or (1-8), Medium Granules (10/30), Fine (30/50), Powder (-80 Mesh).\n
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mainTxt [2] = "Dill is a vigorous annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall and produces clusters of small \nyellow flowers in the summer. It thrives on sandy soil and good sunlight. \n
\nThis fragile plant is grown with care and constant monitoring to insure the right time for harvesting when \nits fragrance is at its best and its color is perfect. The specially developed dehydration process maintains \nthese qualities, assuring our customers a fine, top quality product. \nThe dehydrated SDA SPICE's Dill is known for its unique green color, and strong aroma. \n
\nSeasonality: October - April\n
\nAvailability: Conventional, Organic.
\nCommon Usages of Cilantro: Dill's leaves are aromatic and used to flavor many foods: fish dishes, \nsmoked salmon and many other appetizers, soups and teas.\n
\nTrade Varieties:\nDill-Tips (18/50) , Kosher
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mainTxt [3] = "Capsicum annuum, the source of sweet paprika is the best known domesticated species in the world. Evidence suggests \n that it originally occurred in northern Latin America. Since the time of Columbus it has become the most dominant \n pepper globally, partly because it was the first pepper discovered by New World explorers.\n
\nThe finest strain that our growers can attain, produce the highest quality sweet paprika guaranteeing exceptional color, \nflavor, consistency and vigor. \n
\nThoroughly washed and free of contamination they are dehydrated under highly controlled temperatures and process with\n precise timing, assuring high quality consistency to specification in every batch. \n
\nOur sweet paprika has a unique deep color, exceptional sweetness and special aroma. We guarantee to our customers a \npure paprika, clean of any foreign ingredients.\n
\nSeasonality: September – December
\nAvailability: Conventional, Organic.
\nCommon Usages of Sweet Paprika: The rich color and flavor together with the fine texture produce eye-and-taste \nappeal to please the most discriminating user. Sweet paprika is the perfect ingredient for a variety of cuisines and \nfood industries. Creative recipe development includes this fine product in seasoning blends, salads, meat products, \nspreads and dressings. As a garnish, paprika complements with every dish.\n
\nTrade Varieties:\nPowder 80-140 ASTA, Kosher\n
\n ![](\"images/sz_sppowder.gif\")
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mainTxt [4] = "Cilantro, also known as Coriander, is one of the most commonly used herbs. This plant grows best in sunny climates, \nwhich makes our location ideal. \n
\nThe delicate plant is constantly monitored, to insure harvest timing that reaches the optimal flavor and color development. \nAt the right stage, the tender leaf is brought to the dehydration plant with minimum turn-around for processing. \n
\nSDA SPICE's cilantro leaves are known worldwide for their unique color retention and aromatic flavor. \n
\nSeasonality: October - June\n
\nAvailability: Conventional, Organic.
\nCommon Usages of Cilantro: The Cilantro's aromatic lemon-like slightly sweet flavor, lends itself to use in Middle Eastern,\n Hispanic and Far Eastern cuisines. The herb adds a unique flavor to cream soups and stews, salads and pastas, herb blends and \n seasoning mixes, snack food and coatings.\n
\nTrade Varieties:\nLarge Flakes (1-8), Medium Granules (10/30), Fine (30/50), Powder (50 mesh), Kosher
\n\n ![](\"images/sz_cilantro2.gif\")
\n\n ![](\"images/sz_cilantro1.gif\")
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mainTxt [5] = "Tarragon (French type) had been well known in classical Greece, however, the Italian and the French improved its prestige and aromatic quality and tarragon, characterized with rich flavor and aroma is one of the finest and most important herb ingredients in French cuisine. \n
\nSDA Spice agricultural process and expertise monitor 100% traceability to ensure a top quality French type, fine and delicate Tarragon. \n
\nSeasonality: April – October\n
\nAvailability: Conventional\n
\nCommon Usages of Tarragon: Tarragon has an aromatic flavor reminiscent of anise. Tarragon is particularly suitable for chicken, lamb and egg dishes. It is one of the main components of Béarnaise sauce. Fresh, lightly dehydrated tarragon may be steeped in vinegar and tartar sauces to impact their flavor. \n
\nTrade Varieties: Large Flakes (1-8), Powder, Kosher\n
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mainTxt [6] = "Spinach finds its cultivated origin as far back as the 11th century in Persia, where it was known as \"Aspanakh\". \nAs with many foods, it was originally intended for medicinal use, probably because of the oxalic acid it contains. \nIn recent times, it has been popularized by the cartoon character \"Popeye\", who attributes his amazing strength to a\n daily diet of the green leafy vegetable. \n
\nGrown commercially in the fertile Bet Shean Valley the plant produces a large tender leaf of exceptional quality. \n
\nAfter harvesting, the leaves are brought to our dehydration plant where they are thoroughly washed, sorted and \nprepared for dehydration. Within hours the fresh leaf is converted to the final dehydrated product and packed for shipment. \n
\nSeasonality: January – June\n
\nAvailability: Conventional.\n
\nCommon Usages of Spinach: Spinach is an important ingredient in pasta products such as noodles and ravioli filling. \nIt provides a unique flavor in seasoning blends, food coatings, herb blends and sauce mixes. It is an innovative and \nattractive addition to rice and potato dishes, salad dressings, dry dips and soup mixes. It provides a flavor and color \nenhancement to low-sodium and low-calorie bland dishes. \n
\nTrade Varieties: Large Flakes (1-8), Powder, Kosher\n
\n\n ![](\"images/sz_spinach_flakes.gif\")
\n\n ![](\"images/sz_spinach_powder1.gif\")
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mainTxt [7] = "Hyssop (Za'atar - Majorana Syriaca) is a popular herb in the Mediterranean and is the main component for a \nunique Mediterranean spice blend. It is well known as an additive to bread and cheese. Hyssop has been used \nfrom medieval times to the present. \n
\nIt is believed that a hyssop mixture makes the mind alert and the body strong. For this reason, children in \nthe Mediterranean are encouraged to eat a hyssop flavored sandwich for breakfast before an exam. Another belief \nreinforced that rubbing the temples with hyssop oil reduces headaches.\n
\nOur agriculture technologies reinforce cultivating natural wild herbs, unique and indigenous to this area, \nin order to deliver optimal flavor and aroma. \n
\nSeasonality: April – October\n
\nAvailability: Conventional.\n
\nCommon Usages of Hyssop: Hyssop is used as seasoning for meats, pasta, bread, cheese and vegetables. \nIt can be mixed with olive oil for use as an oriental dip.\n
\nTrade Varieties: Large Flakes (1-8), Powder, Kosher\n\n
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