🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 13 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

13 spices found

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2 spices
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Camomille

Chamomile has been used since antiquity in Europe and the Middle East for infusions and light desserts.

Moyen-Orient
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Menthe chocolat

Mint has been used since antiquity in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Asia for its refreshing aroma.

Méditerranée, Asie
agneausalades
D
5 spices
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Cédrat séché

Citron is an ancient citrus used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, prized for its aromatic peel.

Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient
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Menthe séchée

Mint has been used since antiquity in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Asia for its refreshing aroma.

Moyen-Orient, Méditerranée
agneausalades
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Fleur d'oranger séchée

Used since antiquity in the Middle East and Mediterranean, orange blossom flavors pastries and drinks.

Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient
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Menthe poivrée séchée

Mint has been used since antiquity in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Asia for its refreshing aroma.

Méditerranée, Asie
agneausalades
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Bouton de rose séché

Rosebuds have been used for centuries in the Middle East and Asia to perfume desserts and drinks.

Moyen-Orient, Asie
G
2 spices
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Cardamome verte

Green cardamom is a signature spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, and it's also popular in Scandinavian baking and spiced coffee traditions.

Inde, Moyen-Orient
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Gingembre moulu

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Ground ginger is widely used in Asia, the Middle East, and Western baking.

Asie, Moyen-Orient
I
1 spice
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Safran iranien

Iran is the world's leading producer of saffron.

Moyen-Orient
M
1 spice
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Graines de melon

Melon seeds are used in Asia and the Middle East.

Asie, Moyen-Orient
P
1 spice
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Graines de pavot

Used since antiquity in Europe and the Middle East, poppy seeds add crunch and mild flavor.

Moyen-Orient
salades
S
1 spice
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Safran

Saffron is one of the world's most precious spices, made from crocus stigmas and cultivated since antiquity in Iran, Spain, and India.

Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient