Reference List for Herbs & Spices

Reference List for Herbs & Spices, nuts, grains, oils and more

Reference List – Do you need some information on spices, herbs, nuts, oils & grains? We have compiled this easy to use table for you.

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Name	Image	Type	Flavor profile
Almond butter		Nut	Nutty, creamy, smooth, sweet
Alum Powder		Ingredient	Neutral
Anise Seed		Spice	Sweet, spicy, licorice
Apple Butter		Fruit paste	Thick, dark, rich, sweet, tangy
Basil		Herb	Herbaceous, slightly sweet, peppery, minty, anise-like notes
Black Garlic		Vegetable	Sweet, smooth, umami, earthy
Black Pepper		Spice	Woody, musky, slightly sweet, spicy
Celery Leaves		Herb | Vegetable	Slightly bitter, herbaceous, hint of celery flavor.
Celery Powder		Spice	Savory, umami flavor
Celery Salt		Spice	Earthy, bitter, savory, complex
Celery Seeds		Spice	Strong, savory, bitter, warm
Chile de Arbol Powder		Spice	Firey, sweet, smokey, nutty,
Chinese Five Spice		Spice	Aromatic, licorice, cinnamon, peppery, warm and spicy
Chives		Herb	Mild onion, gentle spice
Cilantro		Herb	Citrusy, Sweet, pungent (Soapy, perfume)
Cloves		Spice	Warm, sweet, slightly bitter
Cream cheese		Dairy	Smooth, mild, sweet, tangy
Creole Seasoning		Spice	Smoky, slightly sweet, slightly spicey, earthy, medium heat
Cumin		Spice	Warm, earthy, bitter, smokey, nutty, peppery
Fish Sauce		Ingredient	Strong, pungent, salty, savory
Flax Seed		Grain	Nutty, earthy, crunchy
Ginger		Spice	Warm, citrusy, sweet, spicy, woody, aromatic
Greek Yogurt		Dairy	Tangy, creamy, slightly acidic
Lemongrass		Herb	Citrusy, herbal notes, lemon, mild ginger, zesty, tangy
Lemon Basil		Herb	Citrusy, lemon, herbacious
Lemon Pepper Seasoning		Seasoning	Citrus notes, spicy, zesty
Lemon Thyme		Herb	Earthy, woody, citrusy, zesty
Mojo Seasoning		Spice	Tangy, citrusy, aromatic, savory
Molokhia Leaves		Herb	Earthy, savory, nutty, slimy, pungent
Muscavado Sugar		Ingredient	Sweet, caramelized, moist, toffee-like
Mustard		Ingredient	Pungent, tangy, acidic, earthy, heat
Nutmeg		Spice	Warm, spicy, aromatic, nutty, sweet
Paprika		Spice	Warm, hot, smokey, earthy, mild, sweet
Peppermint		Herb	Fresh, minty, peppery, menthol, sweet
Rapadura sugar		Ingredient	Sweet, honey, molasses
Red Pepper Flakes		Spice	Firey, spicy, sweet,
Rosemary		Herb	Woody, earthy, pine-needles, forest, bitter
Safflower		Spice	Mild, neutral
Sauerkraut		Ingredient	Tangy, crunchy, sour, salty
Saw Leaf: Vietnamese Coriander		Herb	Spicy, citrusy, tangy, earthy, herbaceous
Sweet Woodruff		Herb	Sweet, slightly vanilla-like taste, hints of spice, earthy, hay
Tarragon		Herb	Anise, fennel or licorice
Tartar sauce		Ingredient	Tangy, slightly sweet, pickles, mayo, creamy
Thai Basil		Herb	Sweet, licorice, clove, peppery, anise
Thyme		Herb	Earthy, aromatic, sweet, minty, bitter
Turmeric		Spice	Warm, earthy, slightly bitter
Yamagobo		Vegetable	Sweet, earthy, crunchy, nutty, herbal

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