🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 17 spices from around the world. Discover their origins, flavors and culinary uses.

How to use The Spice Route?

The Spice Route is your complete guide to mastering the art of spices in cooking. Each detailed entry gives you:

  • Geographic origin and history of the spice
  • Taste profile with intensity and heat level
  • Perfect pairings with meats, fish and vegetables
  • Usage tips and mistakes to avoid
  • Substitutions if you don't have the spice

17 spices found

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1 spice
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Berbéré (mélange)

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Spicy, complex Ethiopian blend including chili, ginger, coriander, cardamom and fenugreek. Base for traditional Ethiopian stews.

Afrique
viandespoissons
C
3 spices
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Mélange cajun

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Louisiana Cajun blend combining paprika, garlic, onion, pepper and herbs. The zesty flavor typical of Creole and Cajun cuisine.

Amérique
viandespoissons
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Mélange cinq-épices chinois

Traditional Chinese blend of five flavors: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seeds. Base for Cantonese marinades.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Mélange créole

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Creole spice blends originate from Caribbean and Louisiana cuisines.

Amérique, Caraïbes
viandespoissons
D
1 spice
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Mélange dukkah

Crunchy Egyptian blend of roasted nuts, seeds and spices. Traditionally served with bread dipped in olive oil.

Moyen-Orient
viandespoissons
G
1 spice
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Garam masala is an Indian spice blend that varies by region and family, usually added toward the end of cooking.

Inde
viandeslégumes
H
1 spice
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Herbes de Provence

A classic blend from southern France, herbes de Provence usually combine thyme, rosemary, oregano, and savory.

Méditerranée, France
viandes grilléespoulet
J
1 spice
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Mélange jerk

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Spicy Caribbean blend for Jamaican marinades. Combines allspice, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper and warm spices.

Caraïbes, Afrique
viandespoissons
L
1 spice
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Poivre citronné

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Lemon pepper is a modern blend combining black pepper and citrus.

viandes blanchespoissons
R
1 spice
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Ras el hanout is a complex North African blend—often with 20+ spices—especially associated with Moroccan cuisine.

Moyen-Orient, Afrique
viandeslégumes
S
5 spices
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Japanese seven-spice blend including chili, Sichuan pepper, citrus zest and sesame seeds. Perfect on noodles and soups.

Asie
viandespoissons
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Thé noir épicé

Spiced black tea is inspired by Asian chai traditions.

Asie
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Rooibos épicé

Rooibos originates from South Africa and is traditionally consumed as an infusion.

Afrique
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Fleur de sel épicée

Méditerranée, France
viandespoissons
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Mélange barbecue épicé

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Barbecue rubs originated in North America to season grilled meats.

Amérique
viandes grilléeslégumes rôtis
T
1 spice
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Indian blend for tandoor marinades, colored with paprika and chili. Perfect for chicken, lamb and grilled vegetables.

Inde
viandespoissons
Z
1 spice
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Za'atar

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern blend made of thyme, sumac, and sesame, widely used in Lebanon and Palestine.

Moyen-Orient
pouletsalades