Ingredient list

Plum butter is a thick fruit concentrate made by slow-cooking fruit without any added sugar. The most popular variety is made from plums and has a long tradition in Central European cuisine. This dark brown paste with an intense sweet and slightly tart flavour is used as a filling for pastries, doughnuts, crepes, and cakes. It also serves as a base for sweet sauces, gingerbread, and other baked goods. Thanks to its natural sugar and pectin content, it has a long shelf life without preservatives. It is a good source of fibre, potassium, and antioxidants.

Plum compote is a popular preserve made from plums conserved in a sugar syrup. Thanks to gentle heat processing, the plums retain their characteristic fruity flavour, natural sweetness and a pleasant tartness. It is served as a dessert, a side to pastries or as part of fruit sundaes. In the kitchen, it also works well as a filling for cakes and buns, or as a topping for pancakes and crepes. Homemade versions are prepared from ripe plums, with or without stones, covered in a syrup of water, sugar and spices such as cinnamon or cloves. It is a beloved part of traditional Central European cuisine.

Plum sauce is a thick, sweet and sour condiment made from plums, sugar, vinegar and spices such as ginger, garlic or chilli. It is a staple of Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese cooking, where it is served alongside duck, spring rolls or stir-fried vegetables. Homemade versions made from fresh or dried plums offer a more pronounced fruity flavour. In European cooking, it pairs beautifully with game, pork or as a base for marinades. The combination of sweet, sour and mildly spiced notes makes this sauce an exceptionally versatile ingredient in both Asian and Western kitchens.

Plums are blue-purple stone fruits and one of the most popular fruits in Central Europe. They have a sweet, mildly tart flavour and aromatic flesh. They are enjoyed fresh, dried into prunes, preserved as compotes or slow-cooked into plum butter. In the kitchen, they form the basis of dumplings, cakes, pastries and sauces. Plums can also be fermented to produce slivovitz, a traditional Central European plum brandy. They are a rich source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre. The fresh season runs from late summer to autumn, though processed forms are available and used year-round.

Poblano chile is a dark green chili pepper originating from the Mexican state of Puebla. It belongs among the milder chili varieties, with a Scoville rating of 1,000-2,000 units. It has a meaty texture and a mildly earthy, slightly spicy flavor. Fresh poblanos are most commonly used for stuffing, the most famous recipe being chiles rellenos. When dried and smoked, poblano is called ancho or mulato and forms the base of many Mexican mole sauces. It also works well in salsas, soups, stews, and roasted dishes. It is one of the most widely used chili peppers in Mexican cuisine.

Podravka is a popular all-purpose seasoning originating from Croatia, produced by the food company of the same name. It is a blend of dried vegetables, salt, and other ingredients used as a versatile flavor enhancer. It is added to soups, sauces, braised meats, rice, pasta, and various baked dishes. Its flavor resembles chicken broth with a pronounced vegetable component. It is widely popular in Central European and Balkan cuisine as a quick and easy way to add flavor. When using it, keep in mind that it contains salt and adjust the overall seasoning of the dish accordingly.

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish and ingredient made from coarsely ground cornmeal. It originates from northern Italy, particularly the Veneto and Piedmont regions, but has spread worldwide. It is made by slowly cooking cornmeal in water or broth while stirring continuously until a thick, creamy porridge forms. It is served warm as a side dish in place of pasta or potatoes, or left to cool, then sliced and fried, baked, or grilled. It has a mildly sweet, buttery flavor. Due to its gluten-free nature, it is a popular alternative for people with gluten intolerance.

Poličan is a traditional Czech dry-cured salami produced in the town of Polička in the Pardubice Region. It belongs among fermented and smoked meat products with a characteristically firm texture and a dark brown rind formed during smoking. It is made from pork, and sometimes beef, with the addition of salt, spices, and starter cultures that ensure proper fermentation. Its flavour is bold, mildly sour, with a pleasant smoky aroma. It is most commonly served sliced thin as a cold delicacy, as part of charcuterie and cheese boards, or as an ingredient in sandwiches. It is a protected geographical speciality with a long tradition.

Granátové jablko je ovoce pocházející z Blízkého východu a Střední Asie, nyní pěstované po celém světě v teplých klimatických zónách. Ovoce se vyznačuje svou tvrdou červenou slupkou a stovkami šťavnatých semen, arilů, které jsou shromážděny uvnitř. Chuť je sladkokyselá, osvěžující a mírně svíravá. Šťáva se používá do nápojů, omáček a marinád, zatímco semena zdobí saláty, dezerty, hummus a masová jídla. V Íránu a na Blízkém východě je klíčovou ingrediencí tradiční kuchyně. Ovoce je bohaté na antioxidanty, vitamin C a draslík.

Šťáva z granátového jablka je hluboce červená, sladko-kyselá tekutina lisovaná ze semen granátového jablka. Má výraznou ovocnou chuť s mírnou svíravostí a bohatou vůní. Obsahuje antioxidanty, vitamin C a polyfenoly. V kuchyni se používá do smoothie, ovocných nápojů, koktejlů, zálivek, marinád a dezertů. Granátová šťáva je klíčovou složkou grenadinového sirupu. Skvěle se hodí také k dochucení omáček podávaných s divočinou nebo drůbeží. Oblíbenou surovinou je v středomořské, perské a blízkovýchodní kuchyni. Lze ji zakoupit jako čistou 100% šťávu nebo jako koncentrát.

Pomelo is the largest fruit in the citrus family (Citrus maxima), native to Southeast Asia. It resembles a large grapefruit but has a thicker rind, a sweeter and less bitter flavor, and very juicy flesh. It typically weighs between 0.5 and 2 kg. In the kitchen, it is used fresh, the flesh is added to fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, or served alongside seafood and poultry. It works particularly well in Asian-style salads, where it can be combined with mint, chilli, and shrimp. Pomelo is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. It can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Popcorn is a popular snack made by heating kernels of a special variety of maize called popping corn. At high temperatures, the moisture inside the kernel turns into steam, causing it to burst and expand into a white starchy structure. It can be made in a pot, microwave, or a dedicated popcorn maker. It comes in two basic shapes, butterfly and mushroom. It can be flavoured savoury (butter, cheese, caramel) or sweet. Popcorn is a relatively low-calorie snack when prepared without added fat and sugar. It is gluten-free and makes a great quick snack for movies, parties, or as part of creative desserts and snack mixes.