swap_horiz Dried African Basil (Efinrin) Alternatives

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Dried Oregano

Dried oregano is a widely used herb derived from the leaves of the Origanum vulgare plant, which is native to the Medite...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Pungent

8.6 Great

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Horseradish

Horseradish is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family, cultivated primarily for its large white root which is used...

European Savory Condiment Pungent

8.4 Great

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Dried Thyme

Dried thyme consists of the leaves of *Thymus vulgaris*, an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a s...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Earthy

8.3 Great

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Asafoetida

Asafoetida is the dried resin extracted from the roots of Ferula assa-foetida, a plant native to Iran and Afghanistan, u...

Indian Savory Resin Pungent

8.1 Great

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Za'atar Herb

Za'atar refers to both the herb Origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano or Bible hyssop) and the Middle Eastern spice blend th...

Herb Savory Earthy Levantine

8.1 Great

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Dried Rosemary

Dried rosemary consists of the dried leaves of *Salvia rosmarinus*, an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean regio...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Piney

8.1 Great

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Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is a dehydrated, ground form of garlic (Allium sativum) that serves as a common seasoning in many cuisines...

Universal Savory Pungent Allium

8.1 Great

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Brown Mustard Seed

Brown mustard seed comes from Brassica juncea, a species originating in the Himalayan region of India, and forms the bas...

Indian Seed Savory Pungent

8.0 Great

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Mexican Oregano

Mexican oregano is an aromatic herb scientifically known as Lippia graveolens, belonging to the verbena family rather th...

Herb Savory Mexican Citrusy

8.0 Great

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Dried Sage

Dried sage consists of the leaves of Salvia officinalis, an evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region. The h...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Earthy

8.0 Great

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Dried Sorrel

In culinary contexts outside of Europe, dried sorrel refers specifically to the dried red calyces of the Hibiscus sabdar...

European Herb Savory Sour

8.0 Great

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Carom Seed

Carom seed, commonly known as ajwain, is a pungent spice derived from the dried fruits of the *Trachyspermum ammi* plant...

Seed Savory South Asian Digestive

7.8 Good

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Alligator Pepper

Alligator pepper is a West African spice derived from the seeds of Aframomum plant species, primarily Aframomum danielli...

Seed Savory Aromatic Peppery

7.7 Good

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Grains of Paradise

Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) are the pungent seeds of a perennial plant in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae)...

Seed Warm Savory West African

7.6 Good

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Dried Huacatay

Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) is a herbaceous plant in the marigold family native to the Andean highlands of South America....

Herb Savory Peruvian Herbal

7.6 Good

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Ehuru

Ehuru, also known as African nutmeg or calabash nutmeg, refers to the seeds of Monodora myristica, a tropical tree in th...

Seed Savory Soups West African

7.6 Good

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Dried Epazote

Dried epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides) is a pungent Mexican and Central American herb used for centuries in traditional...

Herb Savory Mexican Pungent

7.5 Good

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Ashanti Pepper

Ashanti pepper comes from Piper guineense, a climbing vine native to West and Central Africa, and is also known as West...

Savory Aromatic Fruit Peppercorn

7.5 Good

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Uziza Seed

Uziza seed is the dried fruit of Piper guineense, a peppercorn plant native to West Africa. It is widely used as a spice...

Seed Savory Peppery Soups

7.5 Good

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Dried Culantro

Dried culantro (Eryngium foetidum) is a tropical herb native to the Americas with a flavor similar to but significantly...

Herb Savory Caribbean Pungent

7.3 Good