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Long pepper

Long pepper Long pepper is a spice obtained from the homonymous plant (Piper longum L.) using its whole or ground

Paprika Paprika is a spice derived from some plants of the genus Capsicum spp., Both peppers and chillies. Origins and

Nutmeg Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans, which is an evergreen tree native to Indonesia, now widespread in various

Black caraway Black caraway, improperly called black cumin, is a spice obtained from the seeds of Nigella sativa (Nigella sativa

Mace The mace, also known as mace or nutmeg flower is a spice obtained from the fruit of the Myristica

Licorice Licorice is the name of the plant extract obtained by boiling the underground stem of the homonymous plant (Glycyrrhiza

Juniper Juniper is a spice obtained from the “berries” of the common Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) which is a species

Fenugreek Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a plant from the Fabaceae family whose seeds are used in the kitchen as

Turmeric Turmeric or saffron from the Indies (Curcuma Longa L., 1753) is a herbaceous, perennial, rhizomatous plant from which the

Cumin The cumin is a spice obtained from the homonymous plant (Cuminum cyminum L.) originating in the Mediterranean basin, and