swap_horiz Sumac Alternatives

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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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Garam Masala

Garam masala is a dry spice blend originating from South Asia, commonly used in Indian cuisine. The mixture typically co...

Indian Warm Savory Blend

9.3 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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Berbere

Berbere is a foundational spice blend of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, combining dried red chili peppers with fenugree...

Savory Ethiopian Hot Blend

9.1 Excellent

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Aji Amarillo

Aji amarillo is a yellow-orange chili pepper belonging to the Capsicum baccatum species, native to Peru and widely culti...

Savory Yellow Fruity Peruvian

9.0 Excellent

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Makrut Lime Leaf

Makrut lime leaf comes from the Citrus hystrix tree, a species native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its glossy, do...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

9.0 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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Za'atar

Za'atar is a culinary herb mixture originating from the Levant region, consisting primarily of dried herbs such as thyme...

Savory Herbal Blend Levantine

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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Curry Leaf

Curry leaves are the aromatic foliage of Murraya koenigii, a small tropical tree native to South Asia and a member of th...

Tempering Savory South Asian Citrusy

8.9 Great

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Smoked Paprika

Smoked paprika, known as Pimentón de la Vera, is a spice made from Capsicum annuum peppers that are dried over smolderin...

Spanish Savory Smoky Chile

8.8 Great

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Jamaican Allspice

Jamaican allspice is a spice derived from the dried, unripe berries of the *Pimenta dioica* tree, which is native to the...

Warm Savory Baking Caribbean

8.6 Great

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Baharat

Baharat is a spice blend used in Middle Eastern, Turkish, and Arabic cuisine, with regional variations across the Levant...

Warm Savory Blend Middle Eastern

8.5 Great

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Shawarma Spice

Shawarma spice is a Middle Eastern seasoning blend traditionally used to flavor meat for shawarma, a dish of vertically...

Warm Savory Blend Middle Eastern

8.2 Great

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Dried Lime Peel

Dried lime peel is the dehydrated outer rind of Citrus aurantifolia or similar lime species, used as a flavoring in spic...

Tart Savory Citrus Peel

7.0 Good

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Dried Hawthorn Berry

Dried hawthorn berries are the dehydrated fruits of trees and shrubs in the genus Crataegus. In Chinese cooking, dried h...

European Tart Medicinal Berry

7.0 Good

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Dried Elderberry

Dried elderberries are dehydrated fruits from elder plants of the genus Sambucus, especially the European black elder, S...

European Tart Medicinal Berry

6.9 Fair

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Dried Pomegranate Peel

Dried pomegranate peel is the dried outer rind of the pomegranate, Punica granatum. It has a pronounced tart and astring...

Tart Savory Middle Eastern Peel

6.7 Fair

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Dried Bayberry

Dried bayberry is the fruit of Myrica or Morella species, notable in East Asia as yangmei, a red berry eaten fresh or dr...

Savory Chinese Earthy Berry

6.6 Fair