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Delivering the green flavour of an unripe banana, MONIN Green Banana makes the ideal ‘Banana Daiquiri’. Always harvested unripe, green bananas are then transported to shops and markets, where they gradually ripen and yellow. As a banana ripens, its flavour changes from firm and starchy with the green note of a kiwifruit to the sweet, rich, soft ripe banana taste. Originally from Malaysia, the banana plant is not a tree but, in fact, the world’s largest herb. Plantations exist throughout the…

The most commonly consumed fruit, yellow banana is a sweet, mellow fruit with higher sugar concentrations than the unripe green banana making it less starchy. It is the fruit of the largest herbaceous flowering plant. Eaten raw as an energy-giving, nutritious snack, banana is also eaten steamed in banana leaves, baked or deep-fried. It is widely used as a pudding flavour with famous desserts including the banana split, banoffee pie, banana fritters and banana bread. Go bananas and add the…

The basis of many popular cordials and alcoholic drinks, blackcurrant is used in the famous French champagne cocktail the Kir Royal, as well as the standard Kir made with white wine. Félix Kir, mayor of Dijon (1945-1967), popularised the drink by serving it at his receptions. Blackcurrants have a strong, tart flavour, which works well in jam, jelly, cheesecake, yogurts, ice cream and sorbet as well as savoury meat dishes and sauces. Combined with other fruits such as apple, strawberry and…

Based on the classic Italian liqueur with a strong almond aroma and a fruity aftertaste - perfect for creating luxiurious Italian-style coffees and dessert drinks! MONIN Amaretto syrup is based on the classic Italian sweet, almond-flavoured liqueur. Characterised by the distinctive flavour of the ‘mandoria-amara’ or bitter almond, the name Amaretto means ‘a little bitter’ in Italian. Its origins are said to go back as far as the Italian Renaissance. Legend has it that in 1525 the artist…

Meaning caramelized sugar, caramel is made by melting sugar in water to create a rich, sweet, glutinous liquid which ranges in colour from beige to amber to dark brown. Used as a single flavour in the form of a sweet or in puddings, desserts, cakes and biscuits, caramel also combines well with other flavours such as fruits. A must-stock, MONIN Caramel syrup is one of the most popular and versatile flavours in the MONIN range. This golden amber coloured syrup can be used to create sweet…

A classic cocktail flavour, MONIN Chocolate syrup delivers the comforting, luxurious taste of chocolate, enjoyed by civilisation for thousands of years. The origins of chocolate can be traced back over four thousand years ago to 1900 BC. Evidence exists of chocolate beverages, representing wisdom and fertility, being made from fermented, roasted and ground cacao beans in Central America. The Maya and Aztec civilisations held chocolate in high esteem, serving chocolate drinks at ceremonial…

The nut from the coconut palm tree, the coconut is native to more than 80 tropical and sub-tropical countries such as Indonesia, India and Thailand, where it is considered indispensable. In fact, in several different languages the name for the coconut palm means that all parts of the tree are useful in some way. An extremely versatile flavour, its intense, sweet flavour goes well with sweet, bitter and salty flavours. As well as having many culinary uses, coconut is used in beauty products…

The nut from the coconut palm tree, the coconut is native to more than 80 tropical and sub-tropical countries such as Indonesia, India and Thailand, where it is considered indispensable. In fact, in several different languages the name for the coconut palm means that all parts of the tree are useful in some way. An extremely versatile flavour, its intense, sweet flavour goes well with sweet, bitter and salty flavours. As well as having many culinary uses, coconut is used in beauty products…

Grenadine is by far the most common and versatile sweetener and flavouring in classic bar mixology. As hard as it is to believe, it has nothing similar with pomegranate syrup. Many cocktails contain Grenadine. It imparts a nice red colour and sweet, slightly tart taste that is very popular by children and adults. MONIN Grenadine syrup presents a flavour of red berries with a touch of vanilla and a bright red colour to enhance non alcoholic beverages, cocktails and even desserts, marinades, and…

One of the top three speciality coffee flavours, along with vanilla and caramel, MONIN Hazelnut syrup delivers the fresh taste and aroma of hazelnut with a touch of almond and vanilla. The nut of the Hazel tree, also known as a cobnut or filbert nut depending on species, hazelnut complements chocolate well. This makes it popular in confectionery as well as being a main ingredient in the chocolate spread Nutella and the vodka-based liqueur Frangelico. It is also a popular pudding flavour used…