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馃嚞馃嚪 Greece and 4 moreParsley A bright green herb from the celery family, used fresh across Europe and the Middle East.Leaf 路 Bitter 路 Herbal and green 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 4 moreVanilla The cured seed pods of a climbing orchid, the world's second-most expensive spice by weight.Fruit 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Floral and perfumed 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 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 1 moreMu帽a An Andean aromatic herb brewed into tea across Peru and BoliviaLeaf 路 Herbal and green 馃嚭馃嚫 United States and 1 moreCommon prickly ash An aromatic North American tree whose bark and berries give a sharp, numbing biteBark 路 Bitter 路 Numbing and tingling 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 馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesSpicebush The dried fruit of a North American shrub, used as an allspice substitute.Fruit 路 Citrus and bright 路 Sharp and pungent 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 馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesKosher salt Coarse edible salt used for dry brining and general cooking, typically free of iodine.Sharp and pungent 馃嚡馃嚥 Jamaica and 2 moreAllspice The dried green berry of a tropical tree, named for its blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes.Fruit 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sweet and mellow 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 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 馃嚙馃嚪 Brazil and 2 moreBishop's crown A wrinkled, three-sided Capsicum baccatum cultivar with mild heat and a sweet flavor.Chilli 路 Sweet and mellow 馃嚚馃嚧 Colombia and 2 moreTolu balsam A South American tree resin prized for its warm scent and historical medicinal role.Resin 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 3 moreBlack mintHuacatay A South American marigold herb used as a paste or dried seasoning in Andean cookingLeaf 路 Herbal and green 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚥馃嚱 Mexico and 2 moreMexican oreganoor茅gano cimarr贸n A fragrant shrub from the Americas, its leaves provide a thyme-like herbal note distinct from Mediterranean oregano.Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚭馃嚫 United StatesFish pepper A variegated heirloom chili from the Chesapeake Bay, prized for its color-changing fruit and crab dishes.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚠馃嚛 Indonesia and 5 moreIndonesian cinnamon A strong, affordable bark from Sumatra used as a common spice and oil source.Bark 路 Warm and sweet-spiced 路 Sharp and pungent 馃嚠馃嚬 Italy and 2 moreCommon sage The gray-green leaves of a Mediterranean perennial used in European roasts and traditional remedies.Leaf 路 Herbal and green 馃嚤馃嚘 Laos and 5 moreLemon basil A hybrid herb with a bright citrus scent, used across Southeast Asia and Africa.Leaf 路 Citrus and bright 路 Herbal and green 馃嚨馃嚜 Peru and 4 moreRocoto A hairy-leaved Andean pepper with black seeds and a distinct cucumber aroma.Fruit 路 Hot and fiery 路 Earthy and deep 馃嚫馃嚛 Sudan and 5 moreTamarind The sweet and sour pulp of a tropical tree pod used in sauces and drinks.Fruit 路 Sweet and mellow 路 Sour and tart 馃嚘馃嚪 Argentina and 3 moreCapsicum chacoense A wild South American chilli known for its intense heat and compact shrub form.Chilli 路 Hot and fiery 馃嚫馃嚮 El Salvador and 1 moreBalsam of Peru A dark, sweet resin from a Central American tree, used for flavoring and fragrance.Resin 路 Sweet and mellow 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 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany and 4 moreHops The green female flower cones of a climbing vine, used to bitter and flavour beer.Flower 路 Bitter 路 Sharp and pungent

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