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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.

馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 5 moreGingermint A sterile mint hybrid grown for essential oil and chewing gum flavour.Herbal and green 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesCarolina Reaper A gnarled red cultivar of Capsicum chinense bred in South Carolina for extreme heat.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 3 morePink peppercornbaie rose The dried fruit of Schinus trees, offering a sweet, piney heat distinct from black pepper.Fruit 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Citrus and bright 馃嚝馃嚪 France and 1 moreEspelette pepperpiment d'Espelette A mild Basque chili with sweet, fruity notes and protected origin status.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 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 States and 3 moreCinnamon sugar A simple blend of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar used to sweeten and spice desserts.Sweet and mellow 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreFresno chile A medium-sized Capsicum annuum cultivar with a conical shape and bright red skin.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 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 馃嚠馃嚬 Italy and 1 moreFriggitello A mild sweet Italian chilli often pickled, known for its complex flavour and slight heat.Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 5 moreCapsicum annuum A flowering plant producing berries of many colors and heat levels, from sweet bell peppers to fiery chilies.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 2 moreBig Jim pepper A large, mild New Mexico chile cultivar developed in the United States for green roasting.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Hot and fiery

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