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A plant product, such as the bark, seeds, buds, fruit, stems or roots which have a definite flavor, aroma, intensity, and color to be used for enhancing the flavor and aroma of foods. Generally used in a dried form, traditional spices include: ajowan, allspice, anice, annatto, asofoetida, celery seed, caraway, cardamom, cassia, chili, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, curry powder, fenugreek, galangal, ginger, juniper, mace, mustard, nigella, nutmeg, paprika, poppy seeds, pepper, saffron, salt, sassafras, sesame seeds, sumac, tamarind, turmeric, and vanilla.
Whole Allspice
Whole Allspice
Ground Allspice
Ground Allspice

USDA Nutrition Facts

Spices, pumpkin pie spice (USDA#02035)

Serving Size 1 tbsp
Calories 342
Protein 5g
Total Fat 12g
Total Carbohydrates 69g
Dietary Fiber 14g
Sugars 7g
Potassium 663mg
Sodium 52mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Spices, saffron (USDA#02037)

Serving Size 1 tbsp
Calories 310
Protein 11g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 65g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Potassium 1724mg
Sodium 148mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Spices, paprika (USDA#02028)

Serving Size 1 tbsp
Calories 289
Protein 14g
Total Fat 12g
Total Carbohydrates 55g
Dietary Fiber 37g
Sugars 10g
Potassium 2344mg
Sodium 34mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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Glossary Terms
Spice Roaster or Toaster

Spice Roaster or Toaster

A utensil made to roast or toast various spices in order to enhance the flavors contained in the spice. A traditional Spice Roaster or Toaster will be made with a mesh container ...
Spice Bag

Spice Bag

A cheesecloth bag with a closeable opening or a piece of cheesecloth tied with a string to close, which is filled with spices. The spice bag is used for the purpose of adding ...
Spice Grinder

Spice Grinder

Basically the same type of tool used to grind coffee beans can be used as a tool to grind dried spices but it is strongly suggested to not use it for both. Using a Spice Grinder ...
Brining Spice

Brining Spice

A seasoned mixture that may consist of a variety of seasonings such as coarse or flaked salt (sea salt and kosher salt are common), pepper or peppercorns, sage, allspice, thyme, ...
Pickling Spice

Pickling Spice

A blend of spices commonly used in the preparation of pickled fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, sauces, and spiced vinegar. Typically, the blend will include varying proportions ...
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Spices

Spices

The definition of seasoning is to enhance flavor with herbs, spice, & citrus   Spices Spice is a plant product, such as the bark, seeds, buds, fruit, stems or ...
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