Spices & Herbs

Buying spices and herbs online from Spices Etc. is your guarantee of the freshness, quality and selection you'll find missing from local store shelves. You can create cuisine from around the world with spice blends from Spices Etc. From spicy Mexican Chipotle Chile Cornbread to hearty Italian Chicken Cacciatore, seasoned with Thyme and Marjoram, just a few spices and herbs from Spices Etc. And for the baker? Just imagine the sweet smells from your aromatic kitchen when you order fresh ground or whole Cinnamon, Cloves or Nutmeg from Spices Etc.

Spices Etc. takes great price in having the highest quality herbs and spices. We have been in business for over 20 years and we guarantee you will be pleased!

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Alderwood Smoked Salt

Salish Smoked Salt. This Pacific Sea Salt is slow smoked over real alderwood, giving it it's authentic, clean smoke flavor. Salish Smoked Salt is perfect to use on Salmon or on meats on or off the barbecue.

$11.30–$61.05

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Allspice, Ground

Allspice the dried berry of an evergreen tree native to Central and South America has a flavor and aroma reminiscent of cinnamon cloves and nutmeg. Allspice is sometimes called Pimento berries. Allspice has a variety of uses including pickling cakes and other sweet goods chutneys and rice dishes. It is one of the flavoring ingredients in "Jerk" spice blends and marinades.

$4.90–$55.60

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Allspice, Whole

As one of the flavoring ingredients in "Jerk" spice blends and marinades, allspice is the dried berry of an evergreen tree native to Central and South America has a flavor and aroma reminiscent of cinnamon cloves and nutmeg. Allspice is sometimes called Pimento berries. It has a variety of uses including pickling cakes and other sweet goods chutneys and rice dishes.

$4.75–$55.15

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Anise Seed

Anise seed has been used for centuries for both seasoning and medicinal purposes. It is also used in making liqueurs. Anise seed is used in baking to flavor breads cakes and candies. The mild licorice flavor of anise seed also goes well with fish.

$5.25–$50.75

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Anise, Star, Whole/Pieces

Star Anise is the dried star shaped fruit of an evergreen tree native to China. It has a strong licorice flavor and aroma. Star anise is used whole to flavor soups and some Chinese pork recipes and used ground in some poultry dishes. It is an ingredient in Chinese 5-spice. Try a whole star in a pot of beef stew! For Crafters, we now offer a new "select" grade of star anise, consisting of mostly whole stars.

$5.40–$59.25

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Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot is the powdered root of a long-leafed perennial grown in Central and South America. It is used to thicken sauces and gravies.It is similar in use to cornstarch but it works better at cooler temperatures and is clearer and less gritty than cornstarch.Use 2-3 tsp.per cup liquid.

$4.50–$47.15

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Basil Leaf

Basil Leaf, one of over 40 varieties of basil, the common culinary variety also known as sweet basil, boasts the best flavor. Basil Leaf should be added to hot dishes just before serving, otherwise it tends to lose its flavor. Basil Leaf is a wonderfully versatile herb. It has a special affinity with tomatoes, but is also delicious in egg dishes, with Mediterranean vegetables (eggplant and zucchini) and in Italian dishes.

$3.70–$28.95

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Bay Leaves, Ground

The bay tree, native to the Mediterranean, is a small, shrublike evergreen with aromatic leaves. Dried bay is available whole to flavor soups and stews) or ground for stocks and marinades). Bay leaves are used primarily to flavor soups and stews, especially fish stews and gumbo. The flavor of bay is subtle, but helps blend other herb/spice flavors. In cooking, add the the leaves at the beginning, as heat and moisture increase the flavor, as cutting does also.

$3.75–$39.95

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Bay Leaves, Whole Turkish

Whole Turkish Bay Leaves from Spices Etc. are a wonderful spice used primarily to flavor soups and stews, especially fish stews and gumbo. The bay tree, native to the Mediterranean, is a small, shrub like evergreen with aromatic leaves. Dried bay is available whole to flavor soups and stews) or ground for stocks and marinades). The flavor of the bay leaf is subtle, but helps blend other herb/spice flavors. Usage: Perfect for flavoring stews, chili and spaghetti sauces.

$3.70–$21.45

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Caraway Seed, Whole

The caraway plant is a biennial which grows wild all over Europe and as far East as India, although most of the commercial crop comes from the Netherlands. It has a slightly bitter licorice like flavor. Caraway seeds are used in a variety of foods, including breads and cakes, cheeses and cheese dishes, and in many Hungarian recipes. It is often used in pork and sausage recipes.

$5.40–$47.15

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Cardamom, Ground

Cardamom is the seed pods of a perennial which is native to India. The plant, related to ginger, produces green seed pods with small dark seeds inside. Cardamom has a unique, strong, almost lemony flavor and aroma. Cardamom is used in flavoring some baked goods, in curries and Indian cuisine and in pickling spices. It can even be used in small amounts to flavor coffee, muffins and other baked goods.

$11.05–$146.35

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Cardamom, Whole

Cardamom is the seed pods of a perennial which is native to India. The plant, related to ginger, produces green seed pods with small dark seeds inside. Cardamom has a unique, strong, almost lemony flavor and aroma. Cardamom is used in flavoring some baked goods, in curries and Indian cuisine and in pickling spices. It can even be used in small amounts to flavor coffee, muffins and other baked goods.

$11.30–$146.30

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Cayenne Pepper, Extra Hot

Ground red or Cayenne pepper is available in twe heat levels, a regular hot 30,000 hot units) and a super-hot variety which can be over 100K hot units. Ground Jalapeno pepper is a very hot variety, with a relative heat rating of about 60,000 hot units. Use this and all chile pepper products with caution. When packaging this product we use gloves and masks, but the dust still gets into the air and everyone sneezes for a while! Use ground Jalapeno to add heat and color to many dishes, including soups, dressings and marinades.

$5.25–$35.70

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Cayenne Pepper, Hot

Ground red or Cayenne pepper is available in twe heat levels, a regular hot 30,000 hot units) and a super-hot variety which can be over 100K hot units. Ground Jalapeno pepper is a very hot variety, with a relative heat rating of about 60,000 hot units. Use this and all chile pepper products with caution. When packaging this product we use gloves and masks, but the dust still gets into the air and everyone sneezes for a while! Use ground Jalapeno to add heat and color to many dishes, including soups, dressings and marinades.

$5.25–$35.70

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Celery Seed, Ground

Ground Celery Seed. Ground Celery seed can be bitter if used to excess. Add equal parts ground celery seed and salt to make your own celery salt. Ground Celery seed is a versatile spice that is particularly suited to fish. Ground Celery Seed is the base of many seafood seasonings but is also good on vegetables, in soups and stews and to flavor tomato juice. Try a teaspoon in your favorite BBQ sauce!

$4.60–$13.65

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Celery Seed, Whole

These dried seeds of the celery plant are still popular as a seasoning. Celery seed can be bitter if used to excess. Add equal parts ground celery seed and salt to make your own celery salt. Celery seed is a versatile spice that is particularly suited to fish. It is the base of many seafood seasonings but is also good on vegetables, in soups and stews and to flavor tomato juice. Try a teaspoon in your favorite BBQ sauce!

$4.60–$14.25

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Chile Pepper, Ancho Ground

The Ancho is a mild chile, sweet chile pepper that is ground and used to make chili powder. Ground Ancho Chile Pepper is also a nice garnish for sauces and egg dishes. To make your own ancho chili powder, use 1/2 cup ground Ancho chile, 1 TBSP each garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and oregano. Add salt, cayenne pepper and ground thyme to taste.

$6.70–$89.75

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Chile Pepper, Flakes, Crushed Green Jalapeno

Use crushed hot peppers to add heat, color and flavor to many dishes, including soups, dressings and marinades. Crushed Jalapenos also rehydrate well for use in salsa. Our regular crushed red pepper is like the peppers served in Italian restaurants. The crushed Jalapeno is medium hot to hot, with a relative heat rating of approximately 50,000 hot units. Handle all chile peppers with caution. GREAT IN CORNBREAD !!

$6.70–$71.25

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Chile Pepper, Flakes, Crushed Red Pepper

Use crushed hot peppers to add heat, color and flavor to many dishes, including soups, dressings and marinades. Crushed Jalapenos also rehydrate well for use in salsa. Our regular crushed red pepper is like the peppers served in Italian restaurants. The crushed Jalapeno is medium hot to hot, with a relative heat rating of approximately 50,000 hot units. Handle all chile peppers with caution.

$5.00–$46.75

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Chipotle Chile, Ground

Ground Chipotle Chile powder is made from grinding whole chipotles, seed and pod. Chipotles are smoked and dried jalapeno peppers. Ground Chipotle Chile Powder provide a hot a smoky flavor in many southwest dishes.

$7.25–$55.60

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Cilantro Leaf

Cilantro is the leaves of the plant which produces coriander seed. Cilantro Leaf has a fresh, almost minty flavor that is quite unlike any other herb. Use cilantro leaf in vegetable dishes, with fish and meat, or as a garnish. Cilantro leaf is also popular in salsas and chutneys and is quite common in Mexican dishes.

$4.65–$35.05

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Cinnamon, Canela Sri Lanka, Ground

Canela Sri Lanka Cinnamon is known as "true cinnamon" and is grown in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Its flavor is less astringent than other cinnamons. It is also widely cultivated in the Tropics including Indonesia, Brazil, Martinique, Jamaica, and Madagascar.

$9.30–$96.25

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Cinnamon, Korintji A, Ground

Ground Cinnamon in the Korintje "A" grade, or the Cassia grade cinnamon, has an oil content of about 3%. Cassia cinnamon has a more intense flavor and aroma, and is the main cinnamon most are used to in the US. Ground Cinnamon is a very versatile spice, used in many varieties of dishes. Ground Cinnamon is most popular is sweet dishes, but is also an ingredient in curry powder. It has been reported that cassia cinnamon may help lower blood pressure. Spices Etc. stocks two sizes of cinnamon stick as well as ground.

$4.70–$61.90

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Cinnamon, Korintji A, Whole 4 inch

Cinnamon is the bark of an evergreen bush native to Sri Lanka. The bark is peeled away from the bush in thin strips, dried, and ground. Our cinnamon in the Kolintji "A" variety with an oil content of about 3%. Cinnamon is a very versatile spice, used in many varieties of dishes. Cinnamon is most popular is sweet dishes, but is also an ingredient in curry powder. We stock two sizes of cinnamon stick as well as ground.

$4.95–$54.35

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Cinnamon, Vietnamese, Ground

Vietnamese Cinnamon, also known as Saigon Cinnamon, is the inner bark of the species Cinnamomum Loureiroi, which is a type of evergreen tree. Its naturally high concentration of cinnemaldehyde gives it an intense flavor and prized reputation among other types of cinnamon. Use in puddings, cakes, cookies, breads, drinks, curries, meat and game, stews, vegetables, and stewed fruits.

$7.50–$79.80

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Cloves, Ground

Cloves are the unopened flower bud of a tree native to Southeast Asia. Cloves are one of the strongest spices and should be used with discretion to avoid overpowering other flavors. Cloves are popular in many sweet dishes and desserts, as well as in some sauces, apple dishes, pickles and with ham. Whole cloves are also used in crafts and pomanders.

$10.05–$108.85

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Cloves, Whole

Cloves are the unopened flower bud of a tree native to Southeast Asia. Cloves are one of the strongest spices and should be used with discretion to avoid overpowering other flavors. Cloves are popular in many sweet dishes and desserts, as well as in some sauces, apple dishes, pickles and with ham. Whole cloves are also used in crafts and pomanders.

$10.05–$111.25

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Coriander Seed, Ground

Coriander is the seeds from the plant that produces Cilantro leaves. The flavor of coriander blends well with that of cumin. For sweet potato fries, toss 1 TBSP ground coriander, 1 TBSP ground cumin, 2 TBSP oil and 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into strips. Bake at 350 degrees. Coriander is used in pickling and in sausage making, as well as with fish and in breads. Coriander is also an essential spice in curry powder. It has a sweet and slightly citrus flavor.

$4.25–$38.65

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Coriander Seed, Whole

Whole Coriander seeds are from the plant that produces Cilantro leaves. The flavor of whole coriander seeds blends well with that of cumin. For sweet potato fries, toss 1 TBSP ground coriander, 1 TBSP ground cumin, 2 TBSP oil and 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into strips. Bake at 350 degrees. Whole Coriander seeds are used in pickling and in sausage making, as well as with fish and in breads. Coriander seeds are also an essential spice in curry powder. It has a sweet and slightly citrus flavor.

$4.15–$31.40

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Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar is the powdery white residue left on the sides of wine aging barrels. Cream of Tartar is used as a stabilizer for egg whites and meringue, also used in many cookie and cake recipes.

$8.10–$146.70

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Cumin Seed, Ground

Ground Cumin seeds are produced by a delicate annual which grows only in hot climates. Ground Cumin Seed is an extremely pungent spice that should be used with care as it tends to dominate any dish that uses it. Whole cumin seeds are often roasted just before grinding to bring out the flavor. Cumin seed is an ingredient in curry powder and is also popular in Spanish and Mexican cooking. Add to tomato dishes, chili, salsa and in many Indian dishes.

$5.00–$47.15

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Cumin Seed, Whole

Whole Cumin seeds are produced by a delicate annual which grows only in hot climates. It is an extremely pungent spice that should be used with care as it tends to dominate any dish that uses it. Whole cumin seeds are often roasted just before grinding to bring out the flavor. Whole Cumin is an ingredient in curry powder and is also popular in Spanish and Mexican cooking. Add Whole Cumin Seeds to tomato dishes, chili, salsa and in many Indian dishes.

$4.75–$66.50

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Dill Seed

Dill weed and dill seed, from the same plant, are popular seasonings. Although the flavor is similar, dill seed is stronger and is therefore used in pickles and other strong-flavored dishes. Dill weed, which is more delicate, is used as a more subtle seasoning. Dill seed is useful for seasoning some vegetable dishes and to flavor soups, stews, cheese and egg dishes. A primary ingredient in pickling spice.

$4.60–$49.55

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Dill Weed

Dill weed and dill seed, from the same plant, are popular seasonings. Although the flavor is similar, dill seed is stronger and is therefore used in pickles and other strong-flavored dishes. Dill weed, which is more delicate, is used as a more subtle seasoning. Dill weed is popular in dressings, as a garnish for sauces and on vegetables, especially potatoes. It blends well with lemon and is great on fish.

$5.75–$51.95

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Empty Jars with Shaker Lids

NEW! Empty, plastic spice jars with shaker lids. Now you can use our handy empty plastic spice jars to store your own spice blends or to split up larger jars among friends or fellow cooks. We carry nothing but the best quality empty spice jars with shaker lids.

$1.00–$3.50

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Fennel Seed, Ground

Fennel, harvested from the sweet fennel herb, is used all over the world for both medicinal and seasoning. Fennel has a mild licorice flavor and aroma. Fennel seeds are popular in many sausage recipes, especially for Italian sausage. They are also used in baking, some curry recipes, and in some fruit dishes.

$4.20–$35.40

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Fennel Seed, Whole

Whole Fennel Seed. Fennel, harvested from the sweet fennel herb, is used all over the world for both medicinal and seasoning. Fennel Seed has a mild licorice flavor and aroma. Fennel seeds are popular in many sausage recipes, especially for Italian sausage. They are also used in baking, some curry recipes, and in some fruit dishes.

$4.00–$35.05

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Fleur de Sel Salt

NEW! Fleur de Sel Salt is the cream of the crop, the best of the best. This salt is from the Island of Re in France. It is unprocessed, unrefined and taken off of the bottom of the ocean. It is never too salty and it is considered to be more of a condiment than a spice. Sprinkle onto veggies, salads or fish. Enjoy!

$15.15–$85.75

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Garlic, Granulated

One of the most popular seasonings of all time, garlic is used in almost every type of dish. Granulated or powdered garlic is useful for flavoring soups, sauces, meats and vegetables or for garlic bread. Although much of the garlic available is imported, we buy only California grown garlic. It is slightly more expensive, but the extra flavor and aroma more than make up for the extra expense. Use granulated or powdered garlic for instant flavor, or use minced or chopped garlic in slow-cooking soups and stews. Please note: the garlic powder listed here is an extra-fine grind, almost like talcum powder. The granulated is a free-flowing grind which has the consistency of salt or sugar. Supermarket garlic powder is usually what we call granulated.

$5.40–$58.55

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Garlic, Minced

One of the most popular seasonings of all time, garlic is used in almost every type of dish. Granulated or powdered garlic is useful for flavoring soups, sauces, meats and vegetables or for garlic bread. Although much of the garlic available is imported, we buy only California grown garlic. It is slightly more expensive, but the extra flavor and aroma more than make up for the extra expense. Use granulated or powdered garlic for instant flavor, or use minced or chopped garlic in slow-cooking soups and stews. Please note: the garlic powder listed here is an extra-fine grind, almost like talcum powder. The granulated is a free-flowing grind which has the consistency of salt or sugar. Supermarket garlic powder is usually what we call granulated.

$5.75–$68.40

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Alderwood Smoked Salt

Allspice, Ground

Allspice, Whole

Anise Seed

Anise, Star, Whole/Pieces

Arrowroot Powder

Basil Leaf

Bay Leaves, Ground

Bay Leaves, Whole Turkish

Caraway Seed, Whole

Cardamom, Ground

Cardamom, Whole

Cayenne Pepper, Extra Hot

Cayenne Pepper, Hot

Celery Seed, Ground

Celery Seed, Whole

Chile Pepper, Ancho Ground

Chile Pepper, Flakes, Crushed Green Jalapeno

Chile Pepper, Flakes, Crushed Red Pepper

Chipotle Chile, Ground

Cilantro Leaf

Cinnamon, Canela Sri Lanka, Ground

Cinnamon, Korintji A, Ground

Cinnamon, Korintji A, Whole 4 inch

Cinnamon, Vietnamese, Ground

Cloves, Ground

Cloves, Whole

Coriander Seed, Ground

Coriander Seed, Whole

Cream of Tartar

Cumin Seed, Ground

Cumin Seed, Whole

Dill Seed

Dill Weed

Empty Jars with Shaker Lids

Fennel Seed, Ground

Fennel Seed, Whole

Fleur de Sel Salt

Garlic, Granulated

Garlic, Minced