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North American

Pecan Halves

This year’s crop of pecans, these buttery, maple-noted halves are excellent for baking and pair beautifully with fall and winter squash, as well as smokier sausages and pork belly.

USA

Cranberry Vinegar

All of our house made vinegars are comprised of cider vinegar and the freshest produce around, we ferment for up to 6 months to infuse the natural fruit flavor into the vinegar. This Cranberry variety gives a subtle sweet, tart, and tangy element to any dish.

Asian

Sesame Set

Truly the best of all of our infused sesame. This vibrant set gives you an opportunity to use them creatively in your cooking and as a way to bolster your dishes with added crunchiness and flavor. Each brings a unique flavor: the plum, umami; the soy, depth and richness; and the wasabi for a flash of spice.   KimChee Curry Wasabi Plum Soy Yuzu Golden Black Roasted

Costa Rica

Coffee Vinegar

All our vinegars are made in house using a cider base. Fruits are  fermented for 3-6 months. A bright dark color and a familiar coffee flavor is perfect for splashing into seltzer water for a quick tonic, or drizzling over salad greens.First time experimenting with a small batch of Costa Rican coffee beans that had a chocolate- cherry note that will compliment any Chicory/Artichoke or to deglaze a chicken. Contact us to find the flavor you're looking for!

Lebanon

A Trip To Beirut

A basket to honor one of our all-time favorite cities and reflect its resilient and celebratory spirit. An essential condiment that permeates the culinary culture, olives are to Beiruti what ketchup is to Americans. Lebanon is known for its April rose blossom harvest and corresponding distillation festival, hence the inclusion of our house-made rose water. Snack on the honeycomb and halawa to transport yourself to long sunny café days and buzzy Sinatra-filled nights. Our SOS tea blend is full of typical herbs for a soothing Lebanese white coffee. Plus, a signature spice blend created from flavors we tasted on our last trip to Byblos, the oldest inhabited city in the world.Includes: Rose Water Honeycomb Tahini Roses Rose Syrup  Zaatar SOS Blend Tea (with Mint, Orange Blossom, Rose, Zest of Lemon) Byblos Spice (with Olive Seed Powder, Turmeric, Kaffir Lime, Thyme, Salt, Aleppo Pepper, Butcher Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Paprika, Caraway, Onion, Garlic, Orange, Brown Sugar) Plus, check out our Beirut Guide to get inspired. 

Sodium Citrate

Commonly known as sour salt and is mainly used as a food additive, usually for flavor or as a preservative. It gives club soda both its sour and salty flavors. It reduces the acidity of foods, so it allows spherification with strongly acidic ingredients.

European

Black Trumpet Powder

Black Trumpets are known to be a great delicacy and this powder is made from 100% dried black trumpet mushrooms. This fragile, trumpet shaped mushroom has a waxy, charcoal-gray outer surface, while the inside is a velvety blackish-brown. Black Trumpet Powder is incredibly rich and delicious in sauces, soups, and pastas.

European

Pretzel Salt

Corse grained salt that doesn't dissolve when baked.  Great for seasoning bread and great to mix into rubs that are going to crust a piece of meat or fish.

Asian

Kuzu Promochi Powder

Refined arrowroot starch that is the thickener used for mochi skins, and plenty of other asian jelly recipes.

Soy Lecithin

Protein used to emulsify and aerate liquids.  

European

Wormwood

Most commonly known as the flavoring component in absinthe, this unique cotton, hay & lemon scented herb was used instead of hops in beer in 18th century England. Use to bring an herbaceous quality to mixed drinks.

Latin American

Raw Cocoa Butter

100% pure cocoa butter extracted from high quality beans, our raw cocoa butter has a chocolate aroma and pure taste. Best for used with cocoa solids for homemade chocolate, or in baking.

USA

Vanilla Vinegar

All of our house made vinegars are comprised of cider vinegar and the freshest produce around, we ferment for up to 6 months to infuse the natural fruit flavor into the vinegar. This vanilla variety is aromatic and bright, it would be an excellent accent to fresh sliced berries. 

Jawi Incense

Red Gum Benjamin or red Jawi incense in Arabic, is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. This particular resin is a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery because of its aroma and fixative properties. 

Asian

Asafoetida Concentrate

A savory resin extracted from several herbal plants from Iran to India.  When cooked into food, it adds a tremendous savory flavor to vegetarian dishes.  Good reinforcement to vegetable stock.

Gellan Gum, Low Acyl

Low acyl gellan gum forms non brittle elastic gels and at a higher temperature than low acyl.

Arabic Gum Powder

A versatile hydrocolloid that has many applications. Can perfect the consistency of icings and frostings for baked goods, or for coating cereal, confections, and snack foods.

Asian

Peanuts

Use in nut butters, as a topping for noodles & curries, or blend into smoothies.

Asian

Hen Of The Woods, Dry

Hen of the Wood mushrooms have a light, pleasant taste, a sharp smell and a soft texture. These mushrooms are white, curly shaped clusters with bluish black streaks of color. Rehydrate them and add to pastas, sauces, or chicken dishes. 

USA

Jasmine Water Maison

Our hydrosols are made in house. Contact us to see if we have the flavor you want.

Turkey

Spicy Coffee

A delicious Turkish style coffee blend that has cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and other spices. It will wake you up and warm your tummy.  8oz containers. 

Worldwide

Herbal Tea Blend

SOS Chefs best selling herbal tea is a delicious and relaxing blend of over 20 herbs, flowers, and roots that brew up a wonderful cup. A great gift anyone can enjoy. 

USA

Dry Matsutake

These West Coast mushrooms are frequently used in Asian cuisines. They have a slightly spicy flavor that works beautifully in rice dishes. 

Mediterranean

Carob Powder

The Carob tree is native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Regions and produces edible Carob pods. Carob Powder is perfect for baked goods and smoothies if you're looking to replace cocoa or sugar with an ingredient that's naturally sweet. Use it in cakes, cookies, muffins, or stir it into your morning oatmeal.

Tartaric Acid

Tartaric acid occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds; is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes, and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is added to other foods to give a sour taste, and is used as an antioxidant.

Konjac Glucomannan Powder

Konjac glucomanan powder is pure soluble fiber, no protein, no fat, no sugar, no starch, it is also gluten free and wheat free. Drink it in water or use it as a thickening agent.

USA

Star Anise Water Maison

Our hydrosols are made in house using an heirloom distiller. Scroll through the gallery to peek into our production process as we distill Juniper. This star anise water has a beautiful aroma, perfect for cocktails.

Ultratex 3

All purpose thickener for hot and cold liquids.  Forms a softer gel than the higher nominated ultratex so the end product is not over thickened and solid.

Carrageenan, Lambda

Gelling agent used in binding dairy products or anything with lactose and calcium.

Mediterranean

Whole Blanched Almonds

This year’s crop of almonds, we source whole, blanched, sliced, and roasted from the same origin.

Calcium Chloride

Needed to make a water bath that forms the skin of the pearls when dropped into this solution.

Sodium Alginate

Algea based hydrocolloid that forms gels pearls.

European

Mauve Flowers

With its subtle yet vibrant color and variety, Mauve flowers make a beautiful garnish. Brewed as tea they support the immune system against colds, flue, and fever.

Asian

Mandarin Extract

This extract has all the sweetness of a mandarin with none of the acidity. Perfect for cocktails and baked goods.