Greek Salep: Pure and Potent Orchis Mascula Whole Root for Culinary Delights

Salepi as flour is produced from the tubers of the Orchis mascula plant, which are collected during the summer months, dried and pulverized in powder form. More specifically, for the production of salep, the tubers are first soaked in hot water to remove the essential oil they contain. They are then dried and ground. The removal of the essential oil is considered necessary as it has a particularly bitter taste. It is reported that in Roman times the root of the plant was also consumed roasted. In Greece, this plant is found in the large mountain ranges of Pindos and the Rhodopes, while it is particularly widespread in the countries of the East