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Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe drupes of the pepper plant. Peppercorns (dried black pepper) are, by monetary value, the most widely traded spice in the world. Pepper gets its spicy heat mostly from piperine derived both from the outer fruit and the seed. Pepper loses flavour and aroma through evaporation, so airtight storage helps preserve its spiciness longer. Pepper can also lose flavour when exposed to light.

Peppers are a cultivator group of capsicum annuum. They are a sweeter pepper, with the ribs and seeds able to be consumed. These red peppers have been roasted which fades their sharpness and allows their natural sugars to intensify. They are perfect for pastas, soups, stews, salads, sandwiches or wraps.

A capsicum is a type of sweet pepper which can be a range of different colours, depending on its stage of ripeness. The colours most commonly seen are red, green, yellow and orange. Capsicum is commonly used fresh in salads or cooked and added to hot dishes such as pasta, pizza or ratatouille. Capsicum is rich in antioxidants and also contains high levels of vitamin C, but the level of nutrients changes depending on the colour of the bell pepper.

White pepper consists of the seed of the pepper plant alone, with the darker-coloured skin of the pepper fruit removed. This is usually accomplished by a process known as retting, where fully ripe red pepper berries are soaked in water for about a week, during which the flesh of the pepper softens and decomposes. Ground white pepper is often used in cream sauces, Chinese and Thai cuisine, and dishes like salad, light-coloured sauces and mashed potatoes, where black pepper would visibly stand out.

High quality crushed pineapple in natural juice. A course crush with some texture retained.

Thick juicy slices of Pineapple canned in a light syrup, ideal for Hawaiian burgers.

Disposable piping bag, 21 inch.

Couscous is a type of pasta made of tiny grains of durum wheat which can be steamed. It is often used to make salads. Couscous is made by adding 1.5 measures of boiling water or stock and butter to each measure of couscous and then covering tightly for 5 minutes. It swells and within a few minutes it is ready to fluff with a fork and serve. Couscous is often used as a replacement for rice and it is low in fat, and is a good source of fibre and complex carbohydrates. Pearl couscous is similar to regular couscous, but the grain size is larger.