List of 40 Spices
List of 40 Spices
List of 40 Spices
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Over the millennia, people have sought out certain spices, not only for culinary
purposes but for medicinal uses as well. Whether you're cooking with them or
working on homemade remedies, these are spices that are definitely helpful to
have on hand.
40 Spices List
Keep this spice shopping list handy to create a well-stocked spice cabinet. Simply click the
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Spice Details
Each of the spices on this list has its own distinct flavor and uses.
Allspice
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Allspice ♂ is a berry that has combined flavors of pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add it to
stews, soups, and desserts for depth of flavor.
Ajwain
Ajwain ♂ is a seed similar to caraway in texture. Use it in baked goods for depth of flavor.
Anise
Anise ♂ has a flavor similar to licorice. Use it with honey to make tasty baked goods.
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Black Cumin
Sprinkle black cumin ♂ seeds on a salad or combine them with lemon for a savory sauce.
Black Pepper
Black pepper ♂ is a berry that has a distinctive spicy taste. Add it to nearly any savory meal
for some subtle heat.
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Caraway Seed
Caraway seeds ♂ have a slightly sweet flavor and are used in rye breads.
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Cardamom
Cardamom ♂ has a spicy-sweet taste that works well with cinnamon and honey. Use only a
little bit for a lot of flavor.
Cassia
Cassia ♂ is frequently sold as a type of cinnamon, but is actually a member of the pea family.
Use it like you would traditional cinnamon.
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Cayenne
Cayenne ♂ is a spicy red pepper related to hot peppers like jalapenos. Use it to add some kick
to your meals.
Celery Seeds
Celery seeds ♂ are actually a member of the parsley family. Use them in soups and stews to
add a subtle hint of celery flavor.
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Chili Pepper
There are actually numerous varieties of chili pepper ♂. Always read the label to determine
what type is going into your food. Most have varying degrees of spiciness.
Cinnamon
True cinnamon ♂ is softer and sweeter than the Cassia variety. Use it in baked goods or
beverages, or for your health.
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Clove
Cloves ♂ and sweet with a distinctive smell. Add them to baked goods or to savory meats you
wish to sweeten.
Coriander
The spice coriander ♂ is the seed portion of the Coriander plant, from which Cilantro is
derived. It has a citrus-like flavor and tang.
Cumin
Cumin ♂ is a seed with a bitter taste that is an integral part to most Middle Eastern cuisines.
Dill
Dill ♂ is a tangy herb that can be added fresh to salads or dried to stews and soups.
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Fennel
Fennel ♂ has a licorice taste similar to anise.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek ♂ has the surprising taste of maple syrup. Use it in curry to add some sweetness to
the meal.
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Frankincense
Frankincense ♂ is a sweet gum. Use it when making breads from rice as a flavorful binder.
Galangal
Galangal ♂ is a root that has a taste reminiscent of both pine and citrus.
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Garlic
Garlic ♂ is a bulb that can add a lot of flavor and potency to any meal.
Ginger
Ginger ♂ is a root that has a spicy flavor to it. Use it in stir-fries or add it to sweet dishes for a
little kick.
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Horseradish
Horseradish ♂ is a bitter, spicy root.
Submerge it immediately after grating in vinegar to keep it from getting too bitter.
Jalapeño Pepper
Jalapeno peppers ♂ are a type of hot chili pepper. Use them fresh or dried to add heat and
spice to any meal.
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Juniper Berries
Juniper berries ♂ have a pine-like flavor and are used to flavor gin.
Licorice
Licorice ♂ is a root that gives foods a particular flavor. Use it in both sweet and savory foods.
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Mace
Mace ♂ is the outer covering of the Nutmeg seed. It has a similar flavor to Nutmeg, but is
more subtle and less intense.
Mustard
Mustard ♂ comes from a seed that is most often ground into a paste. It has a spicy bite in
flavor.
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg ♂ is a seed commonly used with cinnamon in baked goods, but it also offers other
benefits.
Onion
Onions ♂ are bulb vegetables that can be sweet or spicy depending on variety.
Paprika
Paprika ♂ is a type of pepper. It ranges from mild and sweet to spicy in flavor.
Peppercorns
Peppercorns ♂ are the berries that black, green, and pink pepper are derived from.
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Saffron
Saffron ♂ is a flower. It has a bright yellow color and a distinctive taste; try it on rice and
other bland starches.
Savory
Savory ♂ is an herb similar to mint. It has a more delicate flavor, so more can be used.
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Sesame
Sesame ♂ is a seed that has a nutty taste. Use it to create your own tahini.
Star Anise
Star Anise ♂ is a small seed that comes from a star shaped pod of an evergreen tree. It has a
subtle, licorice flavor.
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Sumac
Sumac ♂ is a berry with a tart flavor. Add it to
savory dishes to deepen the flavor.
Tabasco Pepper
Tabasco ♂ is a type of hot chili pepper most commonly made into hot sauce.
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Tamarind
Tamarind ♂ is the seed from an evergreen tree. It has a sweet and sour flavor that works well
in sauces.
Turmeric
Turmeric ♂ is a root with a slightly bitter, spicy flavor. Use it as a less expensive substitute for
saffron ♂ in recipes.
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Angelica
For centuries, people have used Angelica (Angelica archangelica) to remedy colds and
ailments such as rheumatism. Its properties make it a stimulant, stomachic, and tonic. For
liquors, it's been used to flavor gin.
Chamomile
Chamomile's (Matricaria chamomilla) curative properties include relief of both fever and
restlessness. This mild bitter herb is used as a sedative and antispasmodic.
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Dandelion
Dandelion (Taraxacum) is a mild bitter herb used as a blood cleanser and diuretic, which is
also said to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It is still used in traditional cooking ♂ in
the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) is a strong bitter herb used to stimulate the appetite and
eliminate infections. In Collections for an Essay Toward a Materia Medica of the United
States (1804), Professor Benjamin Smith Barton declared goldenseal a tonic, observing, "The
root of the plant is a very powerful bitter."
Horehound
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) dates back to Ancient Egypt and is believed to be one of
the bitter herbs mentioned in the Bible. It has been used as a treatment for colds and
respiratory ailments (such as in cough syrup and throat lozenges).
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), which is also known as "sow-thistle," is also used for
healing. It's known as a powerful liver detoxifier, as well as an antidote for Amanita-
mushroom poisoning.
Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a flavor, a fragrance, and medicine. Roman naturalist Pliny
the Elder wrote of peppermint, "The very smell of it alone recovers and refreshes the spirit."
Peppermint oil may allay nausea and stomach aches, and peppermint has been called "the
world's oldest medicine."
Rue
Rue (Ruta) is a strong bitter herb used as an antispasmodic, a sedative, and a mild stomachic.
It is mentioned in the Bible as "peganon" and in William Shakespeare's Richard III -- "Here
is this place/I'll set a bank of rue, sour herb of grace."
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Wormwood
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial plant used as an antiseptic, tonic, diuretic
and stomachic. The herb's strong bitter taste is still used in wines and spirits such as
vermouth.
Yarrow
Yarrow (Achilles millefolium) is a flowering plant that produces a mild bitter herb used as an
astringent and cold remedy. The entire herb can be used.
Chicory
Coriander
Dandelion
Endive
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Mint
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Wild lettuce
Wormwood
For the Passover Seder ceremony, bitter herbs symbolize the embittered slavery experienced
by Jews in Ancient Egypt. The herbs ensure that this history is never forgotten, that it is
taught each and every Passover. The bitter herbs commonly used today are horseradish and
(Romaine) lettuce.
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