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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 馃嚠馃嚦 India and 5 moreMustard seed Tiny seeds from Brassica plants that become a sharp condiment or cooking oil.Seed 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Hot and fiery 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 馃嚟馃嚭 Hungary and 5 moreHorseradish A pungent root vegetable from Southeastern Europe used as a spicy condiment.Root 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚠馃嚦 India and 5 moreSesame The drought-hardy seed of a flowering plant, prized for its oil and nutty taste.Seed 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 2 morePeter pepper A rare heirloom chili with a distinctive wrinkled shape and moderate heat.Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent 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 5 moreMustard seed Tiny seeds from three Brassica plants that create pungent condiments and cooking oil.Seed 路 Hot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent

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