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Use Gourmet Garden herbs and spices the same way you would use fresh herbs and spices, as much or as little to taste. When following a recipe, replace the named herb or spice by just squeezing Gourmet Garden instead! There is no picking, chopping, or washing! Generally spices are added at the beginning of the cooking process and herbs towards the end and we encourage you to add according to your own taste.
Check out our range of delicious, quick & easy weekday meal ideas.
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Just squeeze! Flavours are a very individual choice so go ahead and squeeze a little, taste recipe and then add more. Just like fresh herbs, add according to your own taste.
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Have a look at our Recipe section for a collection of delicious, quick & easy weekday recipes or our product pages for tips on how to use each Gourmet Garden herb or spice. Or where recipes call for fresh herbs or spices, simply substitute with Gourmet Garden and add according to your own taste.
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Gourmet Garden herbs and spices work exceptionally well together and allow you to create some of the classic flavours of the world: Basil and Garlic (Italian), Chilli, Lemongrass, Ginger and Coriander (Thai), Garlic and Chilli (Portuguese / Mexican).
Or take the hassle out of creating your own blend with new Gourmet Garden Fresh Seasonings. Simply squeeze in to create authentic Moroccan, Thai, Mediterranean and Classic Roast meals at home in minutes.
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Absolutely. Gourmet Garden can be substituted in any recipe where fresh or dried herb or spice is part of the cooking/flavouring process. Gourmet Garden provides the taste of fresh herbs and spices with all the convenience of dried herbs and spices. Just add according to your own taste.
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Gourmet Garden flavours your cooking with the fresh taste of herbs and spices therefore there is no need to add salt to your meal.
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A secret recipe using a balance of ingredients has been created to maintain the natural flavour and texture of the selected herb or spice. The herbs and spices are harvested at a time that maximizes their flavours. This crop is then washed, chopped and blended for you to discover the fresh chopped taste when you open the tube in your home.
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Not if the storage and usage instructions are followed. If the product is exposed to excessive warmth and light then natural oxidation will take place and the fresh herb taste of the product will deteriorate. This is the same as for all fresh and chilled products. Keep Gourmet Garden in your fridge to maintain its shelf life.
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4 degrees C / 40 degrees F or less, is suitable for storing Gourmet Garden, so normal household refrigerators are perfect.
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Gourmet Garden products must be kept refrigerated and last for up to 90 days or until the end of the best before date. The best before date is located on the cap.
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No, as long as the cap is replaced back onto the tube and the tube is stored in the fridge, the best before date will be as stated on the cap.
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We recommend that Gourmet Garden be returned as soon as practicable to refrigerated temperatures. Leaving the product out of the fridge for longer than half an hour is not advisable, as with any other chilled product.
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As refrigeration is essential to preserving the fresh chopped taste of Gourmet Garden, we do not recommend that it is left open in the kitchen. The warmth and atmosphere in a kitchen promotes oxidation of the product and the flavours of the herbs and spices will deteriorate, as with fresh herbs. We recommend that Gourmet Garden be returned as soon as practicable to refrigerated temperatures. Leaving the product out of the fridge for longer than half an hour is not advisable, as with any other chilled product.
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Many of our products can be used directly from the freezer. You may notice a change in the ease with which they squeeze, however if this occurs leave the tube on your kitchen bench for a few minutes and then squeeze into your cooking.
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Yes, you may return the tube to the freezer between every use until finished. The Best Before Date is on the cap and it can be extended for another 3 months if stored and used directly from the freezer.
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There are no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives in our herbs and spices. There are a few simple food ingredients included in the product, though their role is about creating an environment where harmful bacteria cannot grow. These ingredients are kept to a minimum and it’s about having a product which is fresh and safe for people to consume and still deliver the fresh taste of herbs and spices to you in a convenient, long lasting pack.
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Yes you can. The amount should be based on our recommended serving size and your recommended dietary intake of total sugars. Our serving size is located on the back of our packaging.
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Yes. Gourmet Garden is free from genetically modified foods and is also MSG free.
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Gourmet Garden products have been tested for gluten and the analytical results show that there is no detectable gluten within the products. As the glucose syrup used in a few Gourmet Garden products (Italian Herbs, Oregano, Rosemary, Roast Seasoning and Mediterranean Seasoning) is derived from wheat there may be trace amounts of gluten that are not detected by analytical tests. Moroccan Seasoning may also contain traces of wheat &/or gluten.
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All Gourmet Garden products are suitable for lacto-ovo and lacto vegetarians. Only Gourmet Garden Ginger is suitable for ovo-vegetarians and vegans.
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Milk: All Gourmet Garden products except Gourmet Garden Ginger contain ingredients derived from Milk
Wheat/ Gluten: Gourmet Garden Italian Herbs, Oregano, Rosemary, Roast Seasoning and Mediterranean Seasoning contain products derived from wheat. Moroccan Seasoning may contain traces of wheat. All Gourmet Garden products may contain undetectable levels of gluten.
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No. Gourmet Garden products do not contain nuts or soy. Neither do we have any of these ingredients onsite.
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Gourmet Garden is an Australian discovery that uses the best growing conditions found to bring you the highest quality herbs and spices. The growing environment that has been created ensures quality herbs and spices are grown and harvested specifically for Gourmet Garden. Most of our herbs and spices are grown in the fertile conditions of Central Queensland, Australia.
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No pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilisers are used in the production of Gourmet Garden herbs. In fact, Gourmet Garden growers have adopted organic farming practices and are currently in the process of becoming certified organic.
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Gourmet Garden can be purchased in the fresh produce section of supermarkets. To find your nearest stockist, see our store locator.
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There are 16 herbs and spices available in tubes:
Basil, Chilli (Hot or Mild), Coriander,Chives, Dill, Garlic, Chunky Garlic, Ginger, Italian Herbs, Lemon Grass, Mild Chilli, Parsley, Rosemary, Mint, Oregano and Thyme.
Gourmet Garden is also available in a range of Single Shots, with each pack containing 8 convenient single-serve sachets. In Australia the Single Shot range includes Spice Selections, Garden Herbs and Fresh Blends.
Gourmet Garden also has a range of Fresh Seasonings in 80g tubes. The Gourmet Garden Fresh Seasonings range includes Thai Seasoning, Moroccan Seasoning, Mediterranean Seasoning and Roast Seasoning.
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Just as you would with our other products – squeeze in a little or a lot according to your own taste.
Gourmet Garden Fresh Seasonings make it easy to capture the authentic, fresh taste and aroma of Moroccan, Thai, Mediterranean and Classic Roast meals at home in minutes without the hassle of creating your own blend of herbs and spices. They are perfect as the flavour base for your favourite stir fry, pasta, dressing or even pizza base. Use our recipe search for ideas on how to cook with Gourmet Garden Fresh Seasonings.
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Unfortunately due to low demand, Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Indian has been discontinued. You can still combine Gourmet Garden Garlic, Ginger, Chilli and Coriander with traditional indian curry and tandoori pastes for extra fresh flavour.
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After speaking with numerous consumers, many told us that they used lots of basil, coriander, garlic and ginger. They also loved to have specialty herbs like dill, oregano, thyme, rosemary and mint on hand, however didn't use them as often and sometimes had to throw them out.
We've listened to this feedback and changed the specialty herbs including dill, oregano, thyme, rosemary and mint into smaller 80g tubes.