Our selection of whole spices, tonka, sesame, cinnamon...

Whole seed blond mustard bag 1kg

Blond mustard seeds can be ground or crushed but can also be used whole. They accompany pan-fried vegetables, are grilled, briefly infused in cooking oil, flavor pickles or marinades of fish or game, give flavor to a sauce.

Juniper berries bag 1kg

At the origin of Gin, juniper berries are characterized by powerful aromas, a little sweet but almost burning, as well as an aftertaste of pine. Present in many recipes from Liège and the Ardennes, juniper berries combine perfectly with all game and perfume red wine sauces as well as stews, stews or pots with fire. They are also widely used for seasoning deli meats, including terrines. Juniper berries are used whole, directly in the preparation of recipes or in the cooking water of vegetables, pasta or rice. They nevertheless give more taste when slightly crushed. It's a must-have for making your homemade sauerkraut.

Whole mace tubo 330ml 45g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Whole mace, part of the Sélection des Grands Chefs range and supplied by Le Delas, is a spice of great finesse, prized by professionals in the world of haute cuisine. As the natural husk of the nutmeg, it offers a more subtle and elegant alternative, with a hint of bitterness that enhances both dark chocolate and savoury dishes. Ideal for bringing out the delicate flavour of pikeperch or perch, it also pairs perfectly with white meats and cooked fruit. For chefs, it is a prime alternative to traditional nutmeg in gratins and creamy purées. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this product of Indonesian origin, recommending that it be crumbled over dishes at the end of cooking to bring out the full complexity of its aromas in your signature creations.

Tarragon dried tubo 1L 120g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Blue poppy seeds tubo 330ml 175g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These blue poppy seeds, with their characteristic grey-blue hue and uniform size, are a valuable addition for adding texture and refinement to your dishes. They offer a mild, subtle flavour, reminiscent of hazelnuts, which blends harmoniously into your dishes. Le Delas has selected these seeds for their technical versatility, allowing chefs to enrich their recipes with a crunchy texture and an elegant appearance, whether in savoury or sweet dishes. Culinary uses, preparation and storage: These seeds lend themselves to a wide range of professional uses thanks to their versatility: ► Bakery and pastries: Essential for the decoration and texture of your speciality breads, buns and pastries. ► Savoury cuisine: Ideal for enhancing your salads, vegetarian dishes, stuffings, fresh cheeses or soups, to which they add a crunchy note and visual contrast. ► Sweet creations: They delicately flavour cake batters, biscuits, creams and desserts. ► Techniques: The seeds can be used dry, toasted to enhance their nutty aroma, or soaked for certain specific preparations. ► Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture.

Brown mustard seeds tubo 1L 660g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These brown mustard seeds, carefully selected by Le Delas, are an essential ingredient for professionals in the butchery, delicatessen and catering sectors. Renowned for their characteristic heat and subtle peppery note — which forms the very essence of Dijon mustard — these seeds offer great versatility in the kitchen. Whether crushed or roasted to release their full aromatic potential, they perfectly enhance red and white meats, whilst being ideal for adding depth to your homemade marinades, seasonings and brines. As a leading food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this premium ingredient in suitable formats, guaranteeing artisans and catering chefs consistent quality and total control over the preparation of their culinary creations.

Black sesam seeds tubo 1L 550g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Characteristic of “California Makis” or sesame breads, black sesame can be used on many other occasions. Black sesame is first very present in Indian, Sri Lankan and Chinese cuisines. Its slightly sweet hazelnut flavors have also conquered Western cuisines. As is, roasted and/or salted, black sesame seeds can be sprinkled on cooked vegetables, rice, grilled white meat or fish or on desserts. Black sesame seeds can also be ground into a paste to make creams or ice creams, for example.

Verbena berries 330ml tub 150g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Mang Tang vervain berry is a little-known spice that is much appreciated for its delicate fragrance and subtle notes. It has a mild, slightly lemony aroma with herbal notes, and a flavour reminiscent of a blend of lemon and mint. Versatile, it flavours meat, poultry and fish dishes (duck, pork and salmon). It goes well with red berries, citrus fruits and exotic fruits. To use vervain berries, we recommend crushing them lightly with a pepper mill or mortar and pestle just before use, to release their aromas.

Japanese roasted black sesame seeds 1kg KIWAMI

These japanese toasted black sesame seeds, with no additives or preservatives, are appreciated for their intense, slightly nutty flavour and crunchy texture. They give off subtle marine notes that enhance many dishes. Mixed and ground in a mortar with salt, they form gomasio, a seasoning highly prized by vegetarian food lovers. These seeds, rich in antioxidants and fibre, are easy to incorporate into a variety of recipes: sprinkled over hot rice or onigiri, they add an authentic touch and a visual contrast; added to miso soup or ramen, they offer an aromatic and decorative dimension. They are also perfect in salads and raw vegetables for a unique crunch, in marinades and dressings made with soy sauce and sesame oil, and even in pastries such as biscuits, cakes or ice cream, for an original and refined flavour.

Green cardamom Colombian origin doypack 250g LALY GOURMET

To ensure the quality of green cardamom, the difficulty is to harvest only the ripe pods, i.e. those containing the black seeds. This requires a very rigorous selection. Indeed, when the seeds are dried, all the seeds become + or – black and it is difficult to tell them apart. The taste, on the other hand, can be unpleasant if the cardamom has not been picked sufficiently ripe... and this is what happens with many green cardamoms on the market. On the environmental side, cardamom is a bulwark against deforestation when it is managed in agroforestry, as is the case here.

Fenugreek seeds tubo 330ml 205g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These fenugreek seeds, selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, are an essential ingredient for catering chefs exploring Indian and Middle Eastern flavours. Renowned for their powerful, slightly bitter and astringent flavour profile reminiscent of celery, they require precise technical skill when measuring out. To unlock their full potential, preparation by roasting, grinding, soaking or cooking is recommended. A true signature ingredient for lentil dishes, vegetable stews and even bespoke curry blends, they also make a bold appearance in Middle Eastern pastries. As an expert food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this ingredient in professional-grade quantities, essential for adding depth and authenticity to your signature recipes.

White sesame seeds tubo 1L 500g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

For baking, cakes and pastry-making or salads.

Crystalised ginger pieces tubo 1L 550g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Carefully selected in Fiji, this ginger is gently cooked before being delicately candied in sugar. This method preserves the full richness of its naturally peppery flavour whilst softening its original heat and coating it in a balanced sweetness, resulting in a confectionery ready to enjoy. Le Delas offers this product in pieces of a uniform size (15 to 17 mm), providing an ideal texture for professional use. It is a valuable culinary aid for adding depth and character to your pastries and desserts. Culinary uses, preparation and storage: This crystallised ginger is a versatile ingredient suitable for a wide range of pastry and confectionery techniques: ► Fine patisserie: Incorporate it into your cakes, muffins, fruit cakes or petits fours for an intense exotic flavour. ► Desserts and ice cream: It adds structure to textures and enhances the flavour of dairy-based preparations, ice creams or sorbets. ► Confectionery: Enjoy as it is for a treat with lively notes. ► Storage: To preserve the texture and quality of this product, it is essential to store it in a cool (below 24°C) and dry (humidity below 47%) place, away from light and moisture.

Juniper berries tubo 330ml 100g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

At the origin of Gin, juniper berries are characterized by powerful aromas, a little sweet but almost burning, with a pine aftertaste. Present in many Liège and Ardennes recipes, they go perfectly with all game and flavor red wine sauces as well as stews, stews or stews. They are also widely used for seasoning cold meats, particularly terrines. Juniper berries are used whole, directly in dishes or in the cooking water for vegetables, sauerkraut, pasta or rice. However, they give more flavor when they are lightly crushed.

Nigella seeds tubo 1L 500g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These nigella seeds, also known as ‘black cumin', are a favourite aromatic ingredient among artisan bakers and catering chefs. Selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, these small black seeds offer an alternative to pepper with characteristic peppery notes, ideal for enhancing the flavour of many specialities. Essential for seasoning traditional naan breads, they pair just as elegantly with lamb as they do with fresh vegetable dishes such as cucumber or yoghurt-based dishes. For professional chefs, roasting the seeds is a recommended step to reveal the full depth and complexity of their aroma. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas supplies you with this premium ingredient, essential for adding an authentic signature and a touch of character to your most varied culinary creations.

Cumin seeds tubo 330ml 110g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These Syrian cumin seeds, selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, are an indispensable aromatic staple for catering professionals. Recognisable by their warm, deep aromas, they are essential for lending authenticity to recipes from Indian, North African and Mexican cuisines. In professional kitchens, they enhance meats—particularly lamb—with great effectiveness, whilst creating a delicious pairing with root vegetables such as carrots or beetroot, and even with certain fruity notes. For best results, lightly grinding them before use allows chefs to unlock the full power of their flavours. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this product in a professional format, combining consistent quality and technical performance to enrich your menu with rich, well-balanced flavours.

Tonka bean tubo 1L 600g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Native to South America, the Tonka bean is the seed of the Brazilian teak tree. After a necessary maturation, the Tonka bean is used grated, just like the nutmeg. Its very pronounced flavor, mixing aromas of vanilla, caramel, almond, honey and cut hay, is most often used in the preparation of desserts and its use must be meticulous. A hint of Tonka bean is enough to transform creams, pies, puff pastries or other rice puddings and chocolate mousses. In a savory version, the Tonka bean perfectly complements and enhances white broths, soups or purées.

Blue poppy seeds tubo 1L 550g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Blue poppy seeds, selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, are an essential, versatile ingredient for artisan bakers, pastry chefs and caterers. Adding an elegant visual touch with their deep blue hue, these seeds offer a delicately spicy flavour with nutty notes that enriches your fillings, creams, soups or dairy-based dishes. Whether used to decorate breads and cakes or to add crunch to your salads, they adapt to all your culinary needs, whether used dry, toasted or soaked. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this product in a professional-grade format, guaranteeing the consistent quality essential for creating your most refined dishes.

Cumin seeds tubo 1L 380g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These cumin seeds, selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, are an indispensable aromatic staple for catering professionals. Recognisable by their warm, powerful and slightly bitter aromas, they are essential for authenticating recipes from Indian, North African and Mexican cuisines. In a professional setting, they enhance meats—particularly lamb—with great effectiveness, whilst creating a delicious pairing with root vegetables such as carrots or beetroot, or even with certain fruity notes like pear. For best results, lightly grinding them before use allows chefs to unlock the full depth of their flavours. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this product in a professional-grade format, combining consistent quality and technical performance to enrich your menu with rich, well-balanced flavours.

Whole nutmeg calibre 100/110 bag 1kg ESPIG

Nutmeg has a very slightly lemony characteristic taste reminiscent of certain notes of bergamot. It generally flavors sauces (béchamel, white), quiches, mashed potatoes or soups. For an optimal rendering, the nutmeg must be grated at the last moment, it thus releases a maximum of perfume.

Whole cumin bag 1kg

While Cumin Seeds resemble those of Caraway, their taste is quite different. More aniseed and revealing warm, heavy and slightly bitter aromas, Cumin is widely used in the cuisines of India, North Africa and Mexico. The strong flavors of Cumin go very well with carrots, pears or beets. Slightly crushed to give maximum flavor, its seeds also go perfectly with lamb.

Caraway seeds tubo 330ml 140g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Caraway seeds, selected by Le Delas for the Sélection des Grands Chefs range, are an essential aromatic ingredient for artisan bakers, butchers and caterers. Often described as ‘cumin's cousin' due to their similar appearance, caraway seeds are nevertheless distinguished by their delicate aniseed notes, which lend a unique depth to dishes. Highly versatile in professional kitchens, it is an indispensable ingredient in traditional sauerkraut and slow-cooked stews, as well as in artisanal baking and the maturing of certain cheeses. As a food wholesaler in Rungis, Le Delas offers this spice in packaging designed to ensure consistent flavour and precise seasoning – essential for your signature recipes.

Whole star anise tubo 330ml 60g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Recognisable by its iconic star shape, star anise is a key spice in gastronomy, offering a rich aroma with notes of liquorice that is both sweet and slightly spicy. Delas has selected these fruits, harvested by hand and carefully dried to ensure optimal quality for professionals. Used whole for its infusing properties or as a decorative element, it adds a complex aromatic signature that enhances both sweet and savoury dishes. Culinary uses, preparation and storage: Star anise stands out for its great versatility in restaurant and catering kitchens: ► Infusions and stocks: Ideal for delicately flavouring your chicken stocks, fish stocks, or for infusing milk and cream for desserts. ► Savoury dishes: Perfect for accompanying poultry and shellfish, or to add an original touch to your rice-based dishes. ► Sweet dishes: It pairs wonderfully with fruit, compotes and syrups, as well as in the preparation of flavoured cakes and pastries. ► Presentation: Its natural, striking shape makes it an attractive addition to the presentation of your dishes and pastry creations. ► Storage: To preserve all the aromatic qualities of this spice, ensure you store it in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture.

Hibiscus petals tubo 1L 130g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Infused in boiling water, hibiscus can be served as a hot or cold drink. Its characteristic and powerful taste and its bright color are also appreciated in cooking and baking where hibiscus flowers are used to make jellies, syrups or broths, to flavor creams or even mousses.

Hibiscus flowers tubo 330ml 40g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Whole cloves tubo 330ml 100g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Cloves are one of the oldest spices in the world. These are dried clove flower buds. Recognized for their many beneficial properties for health, cloves are first of all a very fragrant spice with a strong and pungent flavor but slightly sweet. Commonly used to flavor sauerkraut and mulled wine, cloves are often combined with other spices for many blends, especially in Moroccan and Indian cuisine. They also bring a real plus in stews or pots au feu. Thanks to their strong aromatic power, a single nail is enough to flavor a dish for 2 or 3 people.

Whole green anise bag 1kg ESPIG

Green anise has many uses. In confectionery, it is particularly well known thanks to "Anis de Flavigny" sweets. In baking, it is used to flavour gingerbread, certain Alsatian biscuits, certain creams and other preparations such as tarts and crumbles. In savoury dishes, green anise goes well with white meats, poultry and rock fish.

Blonde mustard seeds tubo 1L 700g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Blonde mustard produces seeds that are slightly sweet and not very spicy with a hint of bitterness. These blond mustard seeds are generally used crushed or roasted, in sauces, brines, marinades or in foil. It goes very well with poultry and fish.

Blue poppy seeds bag 1kg

Colorful and fragrant. Poppy seeds are small, round seeds from the opium poppy plant. Their beautiful bluish black color is very popular for decorations, especially in bakeries or pastry shops. But their sweet and subtle flavor, reminiscent of hazelnut, is also a good asset to be used in stuffings, creams, soups or cottage cheese for example. They bring color and crunch.

Whole cloves bag 1kg

A very aromatic spice to infuse, very rarely used alone, clove is no less essential in cooking: it flavors pot-au-feu, stews, court-bouillon, cabbage and sauerkraut or even cold meats. . It is also used in a sweet version in gingerbread or fruit marinades or to add flavor to certain drinks such as spiced tea or mulled wine...

Cinnamon sticks 6cm bag 1kg

Both used in sweet preparations (baked apples, biscuits, gingerbread or even ice creams and fruit juices) and savory (tagines, fragrant rice, fish, etc.), cinnamon is characterized by one flavor at a time soft and powerful that appeals to adults and children alike. Offered in sticks, it keeps very well and can be used directly as an infusion. It is also very popular for flavoring syrups, sauces, herbal teas or broths.

Golden sesame seeds bag 1kg

This golden sesame is already lightly roasted and is characterized by pronounced nutty flavors and a crunchy texture. These golden sesame seeds are used in baking, baking and cooking where they are often sprinkled at the last minute on salads, fish, poultry or rice dishes.

White sesame seeds bag 1kg

White sesame has a slightly sweeter and more delicate flavor than golden sesame. White sesame seeds are used in bakery, pastry and cooking, they can also be roasted to be served hot, sprinkled at the last minute on salads, fish dishes, poultry or rice for example.

Liquorice sticks 15cm tubo 150g 1L SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

To be used as an infusion to flavor syrups, fish sauces, or creams.

Yuzu sesame roaste tubo 330ml 150g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

Fennel seeds tubo 117g 330ml SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

These fennel seeds are the ideal ingredient for adding a touch of originality and aniseed flavour to your dishes. You can add them to marinades, sauces or stocks. They will subtly flavour your fish, white meats and vegetables. You can also use them in your pastries and breads for a sweet and savoury note.

Amazonian Tonka bean doypack 250g LALY GOURMET

This tonka bean is different, rarer, bigger and aromatically more pleasant. Untreated, it remains inside the fruit for several months, drying naturally and completely. Its fruit resembles a small mango but its flesh is curiously similar in taste to a Medjoul date. It grows on trees that can be well over a hundred years old (Brazilian teak) and shrinks as it dries while forming a hard shell. Its kernel, the tonka bean, is extracted by breaking this shell with a hammer or a sword. The risks of toxicity of the tonka bean are often mentioned and some countries have banned it at the initiative of the United States. But you would have to consume more of it than the balance of a recipe would allow for it to become harmful to health. In reality, it becomes toxic when it tastes indigestible. Dose wisely, tonka bean enhances the vanilla flavor of a recipe without distorting it. It is also credited with medicinal virtues known in the Colombian jungle. By buying these wild tonka beans, you contribute to the preservation of Amazonian biodiversity in Colombia by encouraging local ethnic groups to preserve their land with an income that helps them resist deforestation, coca cultivation... A On this subject, you should know that the cultivation of coca to produce cocaine pollutes the soil because drug traffickers use heaps of chemicals to accelerate the growth of plants before the Colombian military has time to uproot them. As for illegal mines, they destroy hectares of land to extract a few kilos of rare metals without any environmental control.

White cardamom pods tubo 330ml 75g SÉLECTION DES GRANDS CHEFS

White cardamom pods, of the Amomum compactum variety, selected by Le Delas, are an exceptional spice prized for their great finesse. Milder and more refined than the green variety, they are the result of a rigorous selection process that guarantees a subtle fragrance, ideal for culinary and pastry professionals seeking delicate nuances. Made from carefully sorted pods, the white cardamom available from Le Delas is distinguished by a balanced sensory profile. Its complex aromatic profile allows it to be incorporated into highly technical preparations without ever overpowering the other ingredients. Aromatic Profile and Flavour Signature This spice offers a sensory palette of great purity, essential for putting your own stamp on your creations: ► Lemony Freshness: It develops fresh, slightly tangy top notes that bring an immediate lightness to dense preparations. ► Floral and Camphor Notes: Its heart reveals discreet floral accents and subtle hints of camphor, offering a depth of aroma rarely found in professional kitchens. ► Spicy and Sweet Finish: It leaves a delicately sweet and spicy impression on the palate, ensuring a refined and harmonious aftertaste. Culinary and Pastry Applications The versatility of this Le Delas selection allows it to be used across various roles within your kitchen team: ► Pastries and Desserts: It is the perfect companion for laboratory-style creams, gourmet rice puddings, exotic fruit compotes or fine biscuits. Its sweetness pairs perfectly with milky notes. ► Signature Drinks: Used whole or lightly crushed, it adds a touch of class to teas, speciality coffees, homemade hot chocolates or flavoured milks for a premium drinks menu. ► World Cuisines and Savoury Dishes: It is the star ingredient of Indonesian cuisine. In hot cooking, it adds an oriental or Indian touch to stews, white sauces and rice dishes, ensuring a subtlety that green cardamom does not always provide. Technical Expertise and Preparation To optimise the aromatic profile of this spice selected by Le Delas, a few professional techniques are recommended: ► Releasing the Aromas: It is advisable to lightly crush the pods just before use to fully release the essential oils contained in the seeds. ► Cooking Technique: For a gradual and deep release of flavour, add it right at the start of the cooking process. For a more delicate and fleeting note, opt to infuse it at the end of preparation.

Cloves from Celebes bag 1kg

Organic cloves are a floral spice with remarkable aromatic power, rich in eugenol. Grown on small Indonesian farms where clove trees flourish alongside nutmeg and pepper trees, these flower buds are harvested by hand before they fully bloom, ensuring optimal concentration of essential oils. Long coveted during the great explorations of Magellan and later acclimatised to Mauritius by Pierre Poivre, cloves remain an essential pillar of hot and spicy spices today. Selected by Le Delas, they bring an intense and deep signature to your preparations. Aromatic Profile and Professional Use: ► Character: Pungent, warm and refreshing flavour, offering great aromatic depth. ► Recommendations for use: Use sparingly; its intensity can quickly dominate the other flavours in a recipe. Use whole to infuse liquids (broths, marinades) or ground for more direct integration. ► Culinary pairings: Perfect for white meats, seafood, vegetable broths, or to spice up vegetables. A must-have for end-of-year recipes, spiced mulled wine and gingerbread. Benefits and properties: ► Thanks to its high eugenol content, cloves are known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. They are traditionally used for their soothing qualities, particularly for digestive problems or toothache.