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馃嚭馃嚫 The spices of the United States

51 spices from the United States, best known first, across 25 cities, markets and growing areas.

馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 1 moreChipotle Smoke-dried ripe jalape帽o peppers used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cookingChilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Smoky 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreJalape帽o A medium-sized Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mexico known for its green pods and moderate heat.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚠馃嚦 India and 4 moreCurry powder A Western adaptation of Indian spice blends for cooking sauces and stews.Blend 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚦馃嚤 Netherlands and 5 moreJuniper berry The fleshy seed cone of the juniper tree, a piney spice for game and gin.Sharp and pungent 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚞馃嚙 United Kingdom and 2 moreMixed spice A British blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for sweet bakingBlend 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesPumpkin pie spice A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves used in American autumn baking.Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreNew Mexico chilechile de Nuevo M茅xico A cultivar group of Capsicum annuum from New Mexico, valued for its smoky flavor and range of heat levels.Sharp and pungent 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreChimay贸 pepper A prized New Mexico chile cultivar known for its sweet, smoky flavor and twisted dried pods.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Smoky 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreJalape帽o A medium-sized Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mexico known for its green pods and moderate heat.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep

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