Spices grouped by flavour
Hot Spices
Hot spices include Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Hot Paprika, Chilli and Fennel
Sweet Spices
Sweet spices include Allspice, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron and Coriander
Common Spices
Common Spices include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Garlic and Ginger
Exotic Spices
Exotic Spices include Saffron, Fenugreek, Sumac and Turmeric
Popular Spices
Popular Spices include Black Pepper, Paprika, Garlic and Chilli
Downderry Spice - Some Spices we use
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Made from dried Cayenne Peppers and is red hot and spicy.
Chilli Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Chilli pepper has a similar taste and heat to Cayenne Peppers
Cinnamon
Cayenne Pepper
Cinnamon
One of the oldest spices and also the most aromatic. It is the bark of a tree and has a brown colour and commonly used as a powder.
Fennel
Cinnamon
Fennel has a light liquorice flavour and aroma and is similar to Star Anise
Garlic
Is a pungent spice and adds depth of flavour and seasoning
Ginger
Is similar to Turmeric and is a root based spice. I has a little heat with slightly sweet notes with peppery undertones.
Mace
Comes from the same seed as Nutmeg and is the covering around the Nutmeg seed. Mace is a milder taste, than Nutmeg, giving sweet hints of lemon.
Nutmeg
Is similar to Turmeric and is a root based spice. I has a little heat with slightly sweet notes with peppery undertones.
Paprika
Paprika
This is ground from dried bell peppers and has a sweet earthy taste.
Pepper
Turmeric
Paprika
Has a spicy base and adds heat and seasoning to any dish.
Saffron
Turmeric
Turmeric
Is the most expensive spice. The stigmas of the Saffron Crocus and has a floral and slightly sweet taste and aroma.
Turmeric
Turmeric
Turmeric
A yellow aromatic root spice that is related to ginger. It is also called the "Golden Spice" has a woody, earthy flavour
Allspice
Caraway Seeds
Caraway Seeds
Allspice is an unripe berry of the Pimenta dioica plant. It is called allspice as the aroma of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, cloves.....
Caraway Seeds
Caraway Seeds
Caraway Seeds
Caraway seeds are related to Cumin and are an anise like spice.
Cardamon
Caraway Seeds
Cardamon
Cardamon is called the "The Queen of Spice" and can be Black and Green
Cloves
Coriander Seeds
Cardamon
Cloves are aromatic and are the dried buds of the clove tree.
Coriander Seeds
Coriander Seeds
Coriander Seeds
Coriander Seeds have a sweet citrus/lemon flavour and can be enhanced by adding the fresh Coriander herb.
Cumin Seeds
Coriander Seeds
Coriander Seeds
Cumin can be used whole or ground as a powder and has a spicy nutty flavour with an earthy under taste.
Fenugreek
Mustard Seeds
Fenugreek is sweet with a spicy under taste.
Mustard Seeds
Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds can be black, brown, white or yellow.
Onion Powder
Made from dried ground onions which can be used in place of salt
Star Anise
Star Anise
Star Anise has a similar flavour to anise or fennel seeds, with a mild liquorice under taste
Sumac
Star Anise
Sumac
Made from dried berries, it has an appealing lemon-lime tartness that can be widely used.