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Learn about 12 Spices and Herbs Used in U.S. Cuisine

29 more spices and herbs

 

Black Pepper

Black and White Pepper are both obtained from the small dried berry of the vine Piper nigrum.  More


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Paprika

Paprika is the dried, ground pods of Capsicum annum, a sweet red pepper. More

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. More


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Red Pepper

Red Pepper is the dried, ripened fruit pod of Capsicum frutescens, one of the most pungent Capsicums. More

Cloves

Cloves are the dried, unopened, nail-shaped flower buds of the evergreen Syzygium aromaticum. More

Rosemary

Rosemary is the dried leaves of the evergreen Rosmarinus officinalis. More

Cumin

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. More

Sage

Sage is the dried leaves of the herb Salvia officinalis. More

Ginger

Ginger is the dried knobby shaped root of the perennial herb Zingiber officinale. More

Turmeric

Turmeric is the dried root of the plant Curcuma longa. More

Oregano

Oregano is the dried leaves of the herbs Origanum spp or Lippia spp (Mexican). More


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Vanilla

Vanilla is derived from the dried, cured beans or fruit pods of the large, green-stemmed climbing perennial, Vanilla planifolia, which is a member of the orchid family. More

29 Other Spices & Herbs Typically Consumed in the U.S.
Allspice Lemongrass
Anise Marjoram
Basil Mint
Bay Leaf Mustard
Black Cumin/Black Caraway Nutmeg/Mace
Black Pepper*/White Pepper Onion
Caraway Oregano
Cardamom Paprika
Celery Seed Parsley
Chervil Poppy Seed
Chive Red Pepper/Cayenne Pepper
Cilantro Rosemary
Cinnamon Saffron
Clove Sage
Coriander Savory
Cumin Sesame Seed
Dill Seed and Weed Tarragon
Fennel Thyme
Fenugreek Turmeric
Garlic Vanilla
Ginger  

 

 

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