Cloves come from a tropical evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae. The flower buds of the Clove tree are known as Cloves. They can be used to make a variety of spices, such as hot and cold beverag...
Cinnamon is a spice that is obtained from the inner bark of certain tree species. It is used in a wide variety of food and drink products.
Cinnamon smell warm, full, slightly fruity, peppery and v...
Native to Indonesia, nutmeg comes from the nutmeg tree. The seeds of the nutmeg tree, or ‘myristica fragrans’, are used to create nutmeg, and mace. It is also an essential oil, and can be made into...
Moringa comes from the drumstick tree in Northwestern India. The tree is cultivated for the seeds and leaves used in herbal medicine. India is the largest producer of moringa, and it is also grown ...
Dried bay leaves have a floral aroma, quite similar to that of oregano and thyme. Bay leaves are commonly used in Indian and Pakistani biryani dishes. In addition, it is one of the key ingredients ...
Originating in the Mediterranean, harmal is often called "African rue" in North American and "harmal" in India, Algeria, and Morocco.
Harmal was first planted in the United States in 1928 by a farm...
Shish Taouk Spice- Shish Taouk spice originated in the Ottoman Empire.
The Ameen Shish Taouk spice includes: allspice, cinnamon, garlic powder, nutmeg, sumac, oregano, white pepper, and paprika...
Dating back to ancient Egypt, mustard is often used as a condiment and a spice. Three different trees can be used to make mustard, including sinapis alba (for white or yellow mustard), brassica jun...
Mulethi - Found in Europe and Asia, mulethi is also known as liquorice root. It traces its use back to the ancient civilizations of Assyria, Egypt, India, and China.
Mulethi has been used medicin...
Madras curry is believed to originate in Madras, India in the 1640s ( now known as Chennai) and invented for the British merchants. It is also believed that it was originally created in England in ...
Black Cardamom is a an Indian/Nepali spice that is used in a multitude of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Black Cardamom has a smokey flavour and aroma, which it develops in the drying process.
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Anardana is used to give Mediterranean and South Asian dishes a sweet and sour taste.
Also known as: pomegranate seeds
MSG is used as a taste enhancer for meats and vegetables.
Also known as: Ajino Moto, Monosodium Glutamate, Chinese Salt
White pepper is derived from the same berries as black pepper. The fully ripened berries are first soaked in water, then fermented for a period of two weeks and subsequently hulled to give us the w...
Turmeric is a rhizome derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. This root is originated in the Indian Subcontinent, and through trade it spread to the rest of Southeast Asia. It has been us...
Garden cress seeds are native to Egypt and West Asia.
As well as having medicinal uses, the seeds may also be used as a peppery flavoured seasoning. They may also be garnishes for pastas and sandwi...
Paprika - Originating in Mexico, paprika can also be found in Central America, South America, and the West Indies. It is made from dried, ground red peppers. The peppers that make paprika have bee...
Mastika - Originally from ancient Greece, and known as ‘tears of Chios’ after the city it was first discovered in, Mastika is a natural resin from the mastic tree. The mastic tree has been harvest...
Garam masala originated in India, however, it is also used commonly in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Iran . The name ‘garam’ means ‘hot’. Masala means ‘mixture of spices’.
It is made differently...
Dill is an annual herb and both its leaves and seeds are used in cooking.
Dried dill has a light herb-like aroma similar to anise and parsley. Its seeds are slightly more pungent than their flesh. ...
