Description

Hoja Santa, also known as Piper auritum, Mexican pepper Leaf, Acuyo or Anisillo, is an aromatic herb with heart-shaped velvety leaves. It has a complex flavor and can be up to 30 cm in diameter. The flavors Eucalyptus, Anise, Mint, Nutmeg and Tarragon are all found in fresh Hoja Santa. Hoja Santa is a leaf widely used in Latin American cuisine. The leaf can be used to wrap food and then steam or bake it. But of course it can also be used as a spice, providing a flavor twist in your dish.

Hoja Santa can be toxic/harmful if ingested in excess. It is recommended to avoid this product in large quantities.

Quantity: 2 leaves

The Hoja Santa leaves are packed in plastic packaging. This keeps the leaf strong and its characterful taste during transport. The leaf may contain (small) holes.

Fresh Hoja Santa leaves

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Product Information

Hoja Santa, also known as Piper auritum, Mexican pepper Leaf, Acuyo or Anisillo, is an aromatic herb with heart-shaped velvety leaves. It has a complex flavor and can be up to 30 cm in diameter. The flavors Eucalyptus, Anise, Mint, Nutmeg and Tarragon are all found in fresh Hoja Santa. Hoja Santa is a leaf widely used in Latin American cuisine. The leaf can be used to wrap food and then steam or bake it. But of course it can also be used as a spice, providing a flavor twist in your dish.

Hoja Santa can be toxic/harmful if ingested in excess. It is recommended to avoid this product in large quantities.

Quantity: 2 leaves

The Hoja Santa leaves are packed in plastic packaging. This keeps the leaf strong and its characterful taste during transport. The leaf may contain (small) holes.

Store the fresh herbs in the refrigerator. Rinse the leaves under the cold tap and wrap them in a few sheets of damp kitchen paper or in the plastic wrap. Store this in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. This way the herbs will stay good the longest, about 1 week. It is also possible to freeze or dry the leaves. Click here for more information.

In the summer season (March-November) this product is grown in the Netherlands in our own greenhouses. In the winter season (November-March) this product is not available.

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Storage & shelf life

Store the fresh herbs in the refrigerator. Rinse the leaves under the cold tap and wrap them in a few sheets of damp kitchen paper or in the plastic wrap. Store this in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. This way the herbs will stay good the longest, about 1 week. It is also possible to freeze or dry the leaves. Click here for more information.

In the summer season (March-November) this product is grown in the Netherlands in our own greenhouses. In the winter season (November-March) this product is not available.

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