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Koppert cress

Koppert Cress is always on the lookout for natural, innovative ingredients which chefs can use to intensify the flavour, aroma, or presentation of their dishes; products that meet the increasingly stringent requirements of restaurants worldwide. Cresses are freshly-sprouted seedlings from 100% natural aromatic plants. They offer a freshness and intensity of taste and aroma that is only found in young seedlings. We impress the chefs with our cress…

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Oyster Leaves

Oyster Leaves have a slight salty taste that highly resembles oysters and are therefore often refered to as Vegetarian Oysters.

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Shiso Leaves

The very mild, but outspoken taste with its strong fragrance makes The Shiso Leave very suitable to mix in into salad. Or take a small slice of fresh tuna, dip it in some soy sauce, wrap it into a Shiso Green Leaf and be amazed!

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Shiso Leaves Purple

With its cumin aroma Shiso Leaves Purple is often dipped in special tempura batter and deep-fried. Elegant and tasty! It’s also possible to simply fry it as decoration.

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Sansho Leaves

Sansho Leaves have a fresh taste, which reminds you of citrus fruits, yuzu and kaffir lime. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy hints. When eaten, these leaves create a soft tingling feeling similar to Sechuan Button. These fresh leaves are sensational to taste.

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Kaffir Limes Leaves

The Kaffir Lime Leaves are glossy dark green on one side and light green on the other. The leaves grow in pairs with one larger leaf and one smaller leaf. The leaves have a citronella-like aroma, reputed to have calming and anti-inflammatory effects.

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Salty Fingers

Salty Fingers is the Koppert Cress brand name for an edible leaf. Salty Fingers is a decorative, but tasty ingredient. The crunchy texture and salty, slightly bitter and briny taste are a valuable addition to the salty products.

What can you expect from our samplebox

Watch as our chef Franck Pontal shows you the content of our sample box you can request by filling in the form at the bottom of this page.

What can you expect from our samplebox

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About Harwoods of London

Harwoods Of Londen, a specialized wholesale in fresh fruits, vegetables, salads and exotic products from all around the world. With their outstanding dedication to serve their customers in any way, Harwoods Of Londen is the perfect partner for Koppert Cress.

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