Hoja Santa / Pepper leaf – per 2 leaves

Hoja Santa, Pepperleaf, Acuyo, Anisillo, Mexican Pepperleaf, Sacred pepper, Root beer Plant, these are all names for this very special product in our webshop. Hoja Santa is a leaf that is widely used in Latin American cuisine. It has a complex taste and can have a diameter of 30 cm. The flavours Eucalyptus, Anise, mint, nutmeg and tarragon are all found in the fresh Hula Santa. The leaves are perfect for Tamales or Mole Verde, but of course, it can also be used as a herb, which adds a flavour twist in your dish.
The product is sold per 2 pieces in a plastic bag with a small amount of water. In this way, the leaf remains strong and retains its character during transport. This product is new at Westlandpeppers and therefore still in development. It is possible that the leaf contains (small) holes.

Storage & shelf life
Keep the fresh herbs in the fridge, then the leaves will stay the longest, about 5 days. If you cannot use everything fresh immediately dry the leaves on a piece of paper in a warm environment. Or freeze the leaves, then you always have a stock in the house. When freezing, it is important that you do not thaw the leaves before you start using them, otherwise, they will lose some of their flavour.

Country of origin
During the summer season (April-November) this product is grown in our own greenhouses in the Netherlands. In the winter season (November-April) this product is not available.

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