Taste: Herby, Citrusy, Fresh Highlights: Oregano, lemon peel & bay leaf Spice Up: Stocks, Ragu, Sauces Transport yourself with an aromatic blend of fruits, herbs, vegetables, & spices in Sofrito. Origin Sofrito has roots in the medieval Catalan period. The earliest mention of Sofrito is from the 14th century when it was made with onion and oil. From Spain, it spread to the Spanish colonies, where variations of the blend are in use today. Known as ‘sazón’ in the Dominican Republic, & balanced with vinegar & annatto seeds. It’s called ‘recaísto’ In Puerto Rico and Cuba & contains bell peppers. Famously known as ‘mirepoix’ in France & ‘suppengrun’ in Germany proven that in most cases, Sofrito is the foundation upon which the rest of a recipe is built & here we have interpreted a historically versatile recipe base blend for everyday cooking. Nutritional value (per 100g) Energy 879kJ/210kcal Fat 3.4g of which Saturates 1.6g Carbohydrate 29g of which Sugars 16g Protein 7.6g Salt 0.09g