7 Essential Oils That Can Be Used To Flavour Food

Essential Oils

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1. Lavender Oil

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2. Peppermint Oil

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3. Citrus Oils

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4. Coriander/ Cilantro Oil

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5. Cardamom/Cinnamon Oil

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6. Ginger Oil

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7. Thyme Oil

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[{"selector":"#anim-8129d2d7-c54d-4f49-9676-be9b6fde80ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Try some of these essential oils for enhanced flavours in your food! Credits: Unsplash