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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

9.1 Excellent

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Makrut Lime Leaf

Makrut lime leaf comes from the Citrus hystrix tree, a species native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its glossy, do...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

9.0 Excellent

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Mediterranean Oregano

Mediterranean oregano refers primarily to Origanum vulgare and closely related species in the mint family (Lamiaceae) na...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Sauces

9.0 Excellent

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Curry Leaf

Curry leaves are the aromatic foliage of Murraya koenigii, a small tropical tree native to South Asia and a member of th...

Tempering Savory South Asian Citrusy

8.9 Great

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Ancho Chile

Ancho chile is the dried form of the poblano pepper (Capsicum annuum), one of the most widely used dried chiles in Mexic...

Savory Mexican Fruity Capsicum

8.8 Great

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Habanero

The habanero is a hot variety of the chili pepper species *Capsicum chinense*, historically associated with Mexico's Yuc...

Savory Mexican Fruity Chile

8.8 Great

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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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Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family Lami...

Mediterranean Poultry Savory Earthy

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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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

8.3 Great

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Indian Bay Leaf

Indian bay leaf, commonly called tej patta, is the aromatic leaf of Cinnamomum tamala, a tree native to parts of the Him...

Indian Savory Rice Leaf

8.3 Great

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Dried Bay Leaf

Dried bay leaves are obtained from Laurus nobilis, an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are...

Mediterranean Savory Aromatic Laurus

8.2 Great

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Pequín Chile

Pequín (also spelled pequin) is a small, hot chili pepper of the Capsicum annuum species native to northern Mexico. The...

Savory Mexican Chile Very Hot

8.2 Great

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Spearmint

Spearmint, scientifically known as Mentha spicata, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia but now cultivated glob...

Cooling Mediterranean Tea Savory

8.2 Great

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Dried Fenugreek Leaf (Kasuri Methi)

Dried fenugreek leaf, commonly known as kasuri methi, is a staple seasoning in Indian cuisine made from the sun-dried le...

Indian Bitter Savory Leaf

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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Holy Basil

Holy basil, scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, is an aromatic perennial plant in the mint family native to the...

Tea Savory South Asian Peppery

8.1 Great

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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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Mexican Bay Leaf

Mexican bay leaf, scientifically known as Litsea glaucescens, is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to Mexico and p...

Savory Aromatic Mexican Soups

7.5 Good

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Dried Epazote Seed

Dried epazote seed comes from Dysphania ambrosioides, a Mexican herb better known for its leaves, with seeds used sparin...

Seed Savory Mexican Pungent

6.0 Fair