🌶️Culinary Guide

The Spice Route

Explore our collection of 344 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

4 spices found

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Fleur de sureau

Elderflower has been used in Europe to flavor traditional drinks and desserts.

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Épazote

Epazote is a traditional Mexican herb used since pre-Columbian times.

Amérique, Amérique centrale
haricots
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Piment d'Espelette

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From France's Basque Country, Espelette pepper is known for mild heat and fruity aromas (often protected by designation in France).

France, Espagne
viandespoissons
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Cardamome d'Éthiopie

Ethiopian cardamom is a traditional spice from East Africa.

Afrique