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.
Spice cities and markets of the United States
California 2Chimay贸 2Louisiana 2New Mexico 2Anaheim 1Baltimore 1Collinsville 1East Texas 1Eau Claire 1Florida Keys 1Fresno County 1Hatch Valley 1New Orleans 1Owensboro 1Pacific Northwest 1Rancho Cucamonga 1San Joaquin Valley 1Southern California 1St. Augustine 1Tule Lake 1Walnut 1Wisconsin 1Coronado National ForestHatchLas Cruces
馃嚠馃嚬 Italy and 5 moreMustard
A pungent paste made from ground mustard seeds mixed with liquid and spices.Paste 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Hot and fiery
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
馃嚚馃嚦 China and 4 moreSpearmint
The square-stemmed herb with pointed leaves used for tea and flavouring oil.Leaf
馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreCalifornian white sage
An aromatic desert shrub whose seeds flavour maize foods and roots make tonic teaSeed 路 Herbal and green 路 Sharp and pungent
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
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesKosher salt
Coarse edible salt used for dry brining and general cooking, typically free of iodine.Sharp and pungent
馃嚘馃嚭 Australia and 3 moreSeasoned salt
A dry mix of salt and spices used to flavour fried foods and meats.Savoury and umami
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 StatesCreole mustard
A grainy paste of brown mustard seeds, vinegar, and horseradish from Louisiana.Paste 路 Sharp and pungent 路 Sour and tart
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
馃嚪馃嚭 Russia and 5 moreChives
The hollow leaves and purple flowers of a widespread perennial herb in the onion family.Leaf
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
馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesMrs. Burns' Lemon Basil
An heirloom sweet basil cultivar from New Mexico with intense lemon flavor and large leaves.Leaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Floral and perfumed
馃嚥馃嚘 Morocco and 2 morePeppermint
A hybrid mint with a sharp cooling taste, used in teas, oils, and flavourings.Leaf
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
馃嚠馃嚦 India and 5 moreMustard
The seed of a Brassicaceae plant used to make pungent condiments and oilHot and fiery 路 Sharp and pungent
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
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Jalape帽o: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chimay贸 pepper: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Peter pepper: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Big Jim pepper: User:Carstor, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Capsicum annuum: Franz Eugen K枚hler, K枚hler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, Public domain, source
- Mixed spice: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chives: Jamain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Friggitello: User:CFang, Public domain, source
- Horseradish: Pethan, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Mustard: Taken by Fanghong, CC BY 2.5, source
- Mustard: Rainer Zenz, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chipotle: User:Carstor, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- New Mexico chile: vxla, CC BY 2.0, source
- Californian white sage: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cinnamon sugar: Ed! ( Photography Gallery ), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Pink peppercorn: Milvus, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Seasoned salt: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Creole mustard: Mwaters1120, Public domain, source
- Mustard seed: Novalis at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Peppermint: Unknown author, CC BY 3.0, source
- Fresno chile: Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Espelette pepper: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Sesame: Anna Frodesiak, CC0, source
- Spearmint: Simon Eugster -- Simon 13:07, 2 July 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Gingermint: SEWilco, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Carolina Reaper: Dale Thurber, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Kosher salt: Lexlex, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Mustard seed: Pancrat, CC BY-SA 3.0, source