Flavouring and colourings may be used to enhance a wide range of dishes; for example, a pinch of saffron will give paella an exotic, sunny hue, whilst a few drops of vanilla extract will provide crème caramel with a wonderfully rich, full flavour.
In this section, we take a look at the range of herbs, spices, essences and other additives that may be used to colour or flavour our food.