swap_horiz Dried Lime Alternatives

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Saffron Threads

The dried red stigmas of Crocus sativus become saffron threads, a spice valued for the color, aroma, and flavor it contr...

Floral Persian Precious Crocus Sativus

9.57 Brilliant

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Garam Masala

Garam masala is a dry spice blend associated with South Asian cooking, especially Indian cuisine. Recipes vary by region...

Indian Warm Savory Blend

9.34 Excellent

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Cumin Seed

Sold as seeds, cumin consists of the dried, narrow, boat-shaped fruits of Cuminum cyminum, a plant in the parsley family...

Indian Seed Savory Ancient

9.32 Excellent

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Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region, derived from the leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant, which bel...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Stews

9.11 Excellent

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Berbere

Berbere is a foundational spice blend of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, combining dried red chili peppers with fenugree...

Savory Ethiopian Hot Blend

9.06 Excellent

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Cumin

Cumin is the dried seed of *Cuminum cyminum*, a plant originating in the eastern Mediterranean region. It’s notable for...

Seed Universal Savory Earthy

9.05 Excellent

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Star Anise

Star anise is the star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum, native to southern China and Vietnam, and is the primary commerci...

Savory Chinese Fruit Licorice

8.65 Great

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Bay Leaf

Bay leaf refers primarily to the dried leaves of Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean...

Mediterranean Savory Aromatic Stews

8.33 Great

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Dried Lime (Loomi)

Dried lime (loomi) is the whole lime, typically of the Citrus aurantifolia species, that has been sun-dried until hard a...

Savory Citrus Sour Persian

8.20 Great

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Advieh

Advieh is a family of Persian spice blends used in Iranian cooking, particularly in rice dishes, khoresh (stews), and pi...

Savory Floral Blend Persian

8.19 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

8.00 Great

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Amchur

Amchur is a powder made from unripe green mangoes of Mangifera indica that are sliced and sun-dried, used as a souring a...

Indian Savory Sour Fruit Powder

7.80 Good

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Tamarind Powder

Tamarind powder is the dehydrated and ground pulp of the Tamarindus indica pod, native to tropical Africa but now cultiv...

Tropical Savory Sour Fruit Powder

7.70 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

7.54 Good

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Anardana

Anardana is the dried seed of wild or sour pomegranate (Punica granatum), used primarily in North Indian and Pakistani c...

Indian Seed Savory Sour

7.45 Good

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Indonesian Bay Leaf

The Indonesian bay leaf, scientifically known as Syzygium polyanthum, is an aromatic spice native to Southeast Asia and...

Savory Aromatic Indonesian Stews

7.38 Good

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Kokum

Kokum is the dried rind of Garcinia indica, a tree native to the Western Ghats of India, used as a souring agent in Konk...

Indian Coastal Sour Fruit

7.35 Good

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Dried Kalamansi Juice Powder

Dried kalamansi juice powder is a food ingredient made from the dehydrated extract of the calamansi fruit, a citrus hybr...

Savory Sour Philippine Fruit Powder

7.20 Good

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Dried Tamarind Leaf

Dried tamarind leaf comes from Tamarindus indica, the tropical tree better known for its sour fruit pulp. The plant has...

Tropical Savory Sour Leaf

6.55 Fair

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Dried Bilimbi

Dried bilimbi is prepared from the fruit of Averrhoa bilimbi, a tropical tree in the family Oxalidaceae. The fresh fruit...

Savory Sour Fruit Southeast Asian

6.45 Fair