🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 10 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

10 spices found

B
2 spices
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Bois bandé comes from the Caribbean and is traditionally used in infusions and aromatic beverages.

Caraïbes, Amérique
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Boldo is a South American plant traditionally used in infusions and as a herbal aromatic.

Amérique
H
1 spice
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Hibiscus is used in Africa, Asia, and Latin America for its tangy infusions.

Asie, Afrique
M
3 spices
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Baie de maqui

Maqui berries come from South America (Chile) and are used dried or powdered mainly in sweet recipes.

Amérique
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Vanille mexicaine

Mexican vanilla is one of the oldest cultivated varieties.

Amérique, Amérique centrale
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Asclépiade séchée

Milkweed is a well-known North American plant. When used as an aromatic, it's typically in very specific traditional contexts.

Europe du Nord, Amérique
V
1 spice
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Vanille

Vanilla originated in Mexico and later spread to the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Réunion). It's one of the most prized spices in baking.

Inde, Amérique
fruits
W
3 spices
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Sauge blanche

White sage has been traditionally used in North America.

Amérique
viandes
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Gingembre sauvage

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Wild ginger grows naturally in parts of Asia and North America.

Asie, Amérique
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Menthe sauvage

Wild mint grows naturally in Europe and North America and has been used since antiquity.

Amérique
salades