Healthy Food Database

Harissa
A North African spice mixture made from ground chillies, cumin, garlic, coriander and olive oil. When used in cooking it becomes a thick paste or is diluted with olive oil or stock and used as a condiment.
Category: Spice
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Buy good quality harissa from a deli or spice store, as some may contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
To Store:
Store in a cool dark place, or if in paste form, in the fridge.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:

Nutrition per 1 Tablespoon:

Energy (kJ):
61
Fibre, g:
0
Fat (g):
1.1
Sodium:
Salicylates:
Extremely High
Carbohydrates, g:
0.8
Protein (g):
0.3
Saturated Fat, g :
0.2
Amines:
Very Low
Glutamates:
n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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