swap_horiz Safflower Alternatives

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Persian Saffron

Persian saffron consists of the dried red stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, cultivated extensively in the Khorasan r...

Luxury Floral Iranian Rice

9.5 Brilliant

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Cumin Seed

Cumin seed consists of the dried, small, boat-shaped fruits of Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant belonging to the parsl...

Indian Seed Savory Ancient

9.3 Excellent

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Clove

Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia and now cult...

Warm Ancient Baking Indonesian

9.2 Excellent

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Spanish Saffron

Spanish saffron consists of the dried red stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, cultivated extensively in the Castilla-L...

Luxury Spanish Floral Rice

9.1 Excellent

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Ancho Chili

Ancho chili is the dried form of a fully ripe red poblano pepper, a variety widely used in Mexican cooking. It is usuall...

Mild Mexican Mole Dried Chili

9.1 Excellent

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Espelette Pepper

The Espelette pepper is a *Capsicum annuum* variety cultivated in the Basque Country of southwestern France, specificall...

Mild French Ground Chile

8.8 Great

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Piment d'Espelette

Piment d'Espelette is a mildly hot Capsicum annuum grown in the Basque commune of Espelette, France, granted Appellation...

Mild French Basque Pdo

8.7 Great

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Kashmiri Chili Powder

Kashmiri chili powder is a ground spice made from dried Kashmiri red chilies, a regional variety valued for imparting a...

Mild Indian Ground Red

8.7 Great

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Pandan Leaf

Pandan leaf is harvested from Pandanus amaryllifolius, a tropical plant widely cultivated across Southeast Asia and Sout...

Dessert Rice Southeast Asian Leaf

8.7 Great

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Biryani Masala

Biryani masala is a ground spice blend central to South Asian cuisine, specifically formulated to season biryani, a laye...

Savory Aromatic South Asian Blend

8.7 Great

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Aji Panca

Aji panca is a dark-red chili pepper variety native to Peru, commonly sold dried or as a commercially prepared paste. It...

Mild Savory Peruvian Chile

8.6 Great

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Byadgi Chili

Byadgi chili is a variety of Capsicum annuum cultivated primarily in the Haveri district of Karnataka, India, named afte...

Mild Indian Red Chile

8.5 Great

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Furikake

Furikake is a dry Japanese condiment designed to be sprinkled over cooked rice, though it is also used on vegetables, no...

Japanese Savory Umami Blend

8.5 Great

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Sweet Paprika

Sweet paprika is a mild, ground red spice produced by drying and milling sweet varieties of the Capsicum annuum pepper....

Mild Hungarian Savory Chile

8.4 Great

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Chives

Chives are the perennial herb Allium schoenoprasum, a member of the genus that also includes onions, garlic, leeks, and...

Mild European Garnish Onion Like

8.4 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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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

8.2 Great

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Dried Marigold Petals

Dried marigold petals are a culinary and coloring ingredient made from dried petals of marigold plants, a name that can...

Mild Eastern European Rice Coloring

6.5 Fair

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Dried Safflower

Dried safflower consists chiefly of the dried florets of Carthamus tinctorius, an annual thistle-like plant cultivated f...

Mild Color Middle Eastern Petal

6.4 Fair

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Alkanet Root

Alkanet root comes from the plant Alkanna tinctoria and is historically associated with the Mediterranean region of Euro...

Rare Ancient Earthy Coloring

4.0 Poor