Black Pepper
Black and White Pepper are both obtained from the small dried berry of the vine Piper nigrum.
12 Spices and Herbs Used in U.S. Cuisine
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum.
Cloves
Cloves are an important ingredient in the spice blends of Sri Lanka and North India.
Ginger
Ginger is the dried knobby shaped root of the perennial herb Zingiber officinale.
Oregano
Oregano is the dried leaves of the herbs Origanum spp or Lippia spp (Mexican).
Red Pepper
Red Pepper is the dried, ripened fruit pod of Capsicum frutescens, one of the most pungent Capsicums.
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.