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Most anise is produced in Spain but additional sources include Turkey and Egypt. Spanish anise is considered premium due to its better flavor, bolder appearance and higher volatile oil content. Anise, one of the oldest cultivated spices, was ... [... more]
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Caraway - Allrecipes
Although caraway is produced in Holland, Egypt is a major additional source. The Dutch-type caraway is the premium seed because of its uniform shape, consistent color, and its oil content. The Dutch variety is more aromatic and bitter than the ... [... more]
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Cooking Questions: Spices and Herbs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about cooking with spices and herbs. The general rule of thumb is to convert teaspoons of dried herbs into tablespoons of fresh ones: for example, use two tablespoons of fresh basil instead of two ... [... more]
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Vanilla originated in Mexico, but today the United States buys vanilla beans from Madagascar, Indonesia, Uganda and Tonga. Most of the world's high-quality beans come from Madagascar, an island off the east coast of Africa. One of the world's ... [... more]
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Chopping Ginger
One important reason why you should chop ginger manually rather than with a food processor is you maintain tighter control over the size and consistency of the final ginger product. Another reason is the blades in food processors are rarely sharp ... [... more]
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Eight Easy Tips for Cooking with Spices and Herbs
McCormick offers hints and tricks for getting the most flavor out of your seasonings. Content provided by McCormick® [... more]
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Most allspice is produced in Jamaica, but alternative sources include Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. Historically, Jamaican allspice has been considered superior because of its higher oil content, better appearance and flavor. Jamaican allspice ... [... more]
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Annatto - Allrecipes
As the Hispanic population in the United States grows, so does the demand for annatto; as Americans discover its earthy flavor, annatto is becoming much more than just a splash of color in our food. Like paprika and saffron, annatto is a key ... [... more]
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Black Pepper
The principal exporters for black pepper are India (Malabar and Tellicherry pepper), Indonesia (Lampong pepper), Brazil and Malaysia. Tellicherry is actually a special type of Malabar pepper recognized for its bold size and uniform appearance. ... [... more]
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Cardamom - Allrecipes
Cardamom is being used in a variety of unexpected ways, making it Cardamom has a grapefruit-like, floral, soapy flavor containing some green/woody notes. It has a menthol undertone and is similar to ginger. Cardamom is used in Danish pastries, in ... [... more]
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Cayenne Pepper
Although there are numerous sources of Red Pepper, India, Pakistan and China are the major producers. Varieties originating from these countries are among the hottest and most pungent types. Early Spanish explorers found cayenne pepper pods in ... [... more]
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Celery Seed
The principal sources of celery seed are India and China, but France also produces a small quantity. Indian and Chinese celery seed are similar in appearance while the French variety is slightly darker. Indian celery seed has the strongest flavor ... [... more]
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