The national fruit of India, the Philippines and Pakistan, Mango is native to Southeast Asia and is known as ‘the apple of the tropics’. The fruit and leaves are used to decorate the arches and doorways in Indian houses at celebrations such as weddings. Eaten raw, the succulent rich flesh of a mango has a fragrant sweetness. There are many different varieties of mango, of which thick-skinned varieties are best for making South American style salsas, pickles and chutneys. Mango is also used in…
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…
The sweet, juicy mango is one of the most commonly eaten fruit in tropical countries around the world. Mangoes are delicious simply peeled and eaten plain or used in salads or chutneys. Their yellow to orange pulp is juicy, distinctively flavoured, and sweet. MONIN Spicy Mango syrup marries sweet mango with spicy Serrano pepper. This sweet heat combination is a unique blend that will keep your customers coming back for more. It is a perfectly balanced and versatile flavour to use behind the…
Referred as the “royal herb” by many cultures, basil, which means “king” in Greek is an annual herb member of the mint family.There are many varieties of basil, from the sweet basil used in the Mediterranean cuisine in the well-known Italian pesto to the Thai or Vietnamese basil which has a typical anise taste.Similarly to many herbs, basil is very fragile and sensitive. It is used muddled by more and more bartenders who want to bring a touch of freshness and herbal taste to their signature…
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…
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