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Cumin Seed

Cumin seed consists of the dried, small, boat-shaped fruits of Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant belonging to the parsl...

Indian Seed Savory Ancient

9.3 Excellent

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Saffron

Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of the *Crocus sativus* flower. It’s notable as a remarkably potent spice, val...

Premium Floral Color Stigma

9.2 Excellent

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Cumin

Cumin is the dried seed of *Cuminum cyminum*, a plant originating in the eastern Mediterranean region. It’s notable for...

Seed Universal Savory Earthy

9.1 Excellent

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Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region, derived from the leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant, which bel...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Stews

9.1 Excellent

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Mediterranean Oregano

Mediterranean oregano refers primarily to Origanum vulgare and closely related species in the mint family (Lamiaceae) na...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Sauces

9.0 Excellent

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Sesame Seed

Sesame seed is one of the oldest known oilseed crops, with Sesamum indicum cultivated for at least 3,500 years, valued g...

Seed Universal Savory Nutty

8.9 Great

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a culinary spice derived from the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku...

Seed Warm Baking Indonesian

8.8 Great

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Pasilla Chili

Pasilla chili is the dried form of the ripe chilaca pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum used in Mexican cuisine. It is...

Mexican Earthy Mole Dried Chili

8.8 Great

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Urfa Biber

Urfa biber is a distinctive Turkish chili pepper cultivated in the Şanlıurfa province of southeastern Turkey. The pepper...

Dark Savory Earthy Turkish

8.6 Great

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Coriander Seed

Coriander seed is the dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum, one of the oldest documented spices with seeds found in Egyptia...

Seed Universal Savory Citrusy

8.6 Great

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Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family Lami...

Mediterranean Poultry Savory Earthy

8.6 Great

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Dried Turmeric Powder

Dried turmeric powder is a culinary spice made by boiling, drying, and grinding the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a perenni...

Indian Bitter Earthy Curry

8.6 Great

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Panch Phoron

Panch phoron is a whole spice blend used in Bengali and Eastern Indian cuisine, consisting of five seeds in roughly equa...

Tempering Seed Savory Blend

8.5 Great

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Turmeric

Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice derived from the ground rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant, an herbaceous peren...

Indian Color Earthy Root

8.4 Great

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Black Sesame Seed

Black sesame seed is an unhulled variety of Sesamum indicum with a slightly stronger, more bitter flavor than white sesa...

Seed Asian Nutty Garnish

8.4 Great

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Dried Morel Powder

Dried morel powder is a culinary seasoning created by grinding dehydrated Morchella mushrooms into a fine, concentrated...

Mushroom Gourmet Savory Earthy

8.4 Great

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Toasted Sesame Powder

Toasted sesame powder is a culinary ingredient made by grinding roasted Sesamum indicum seeds. The roasting process cara...

Seed Savory Asian Nutty

8.4 Great

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Pasilla Chile

Pasilla chile is the dried form of the chilaca pepper (Capsicum annuum), a key ingredient in Mexican mole negro, with a...

Mexican Earthy Mole Dried

8.3 Great

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Dried Thyme

Dried thyme consists of the leaves of *Thymus vulgaris*, an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a s...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Earthy

8.3 Great

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Annatto Seed

Annatto seed is a spice and natural food coloring derived from the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), which is native to the...

American Seed Savory Earthy

7.4 Good