High in polyphenols and flavanols both very potent anti-oxidants cacao has been used ceremonially by indigenous American cultures for thousands of years. We use only the finest, pure organic cacao in Shoom.

The use of Turmeric root in cooking and medicine dates back many years in Asian and Indian culture. Well know for its anti-oxidising properties Turmeric contains the highly active compound Curcumin, and is super potent when paired with black pepper.

Another ancient root, ginger has been cultivated in India and China for millennia. High in anti-oxidants and well know as a digestive, the ginger paired with the Ancho Chilli in Shoom bring a little warmth to the finish.

Long revered as a valuable spice, Ceylon Cinnamon, the true cinnamon, has been shown to help lower blood pressure and support brain function as well as being a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant.

From the same family as Ginger, cardamon brings a very distinctive flavour to Shoom. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help digestion, Cardamon has anti-microbial and anti-oxidising properties.

With anti-oxidising and anti-inflammatory properties, Black Pepper contains Piperine, which helps the body absorb Curcumin the main active compound in Turmeric.

Another spice with anti-oxidising properties, Cloves are also ant-microbial, and have been shown to help control blood sugar levels.

Rich in vitamin A and C Ancho like other chilli peppers is rich in anti-oxidants. We only put a very small amount of Ancho Chilli in Shoom and its there for mouth feel and body.

Rich in essential minerals, we only use a tiny amount of salt in Shoom to unite the flavours. So we use the finest pink Himalayan Salt. Why not.