9 Rare and Unique Spices

By: Getdistributors

Sumac

 Used to give a sour taste to foods and is popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.

Saffron

 Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world due to its bright color and mild taste; it is added to paella, risotto, and desserts.

 Has a sweet, licorice-like taste and work as a food seasoning on meats, fish, and salads.

Fennel Pollen

Star Anise

 It has a very potent, sweet, and licorice-like taste and is usually consumed whole or ground in Chinese food, soups, and sweets.

Asafoetida

 Also referred to as ‘hing,’ it has a very sharp smell and is added in small proportions to give a special taste to Indian foods, particularly those that are vegetarian.

Grains of Paradise

 Has a pungent, hot, and slightly bitter taste with a citrus note and is employed in African and Middle Eastern dishes like black pepper.

Ajwain

 It is also called carom seeds and has a strong thyme like flavor and is used in Indian Middle Eastern and North African dishes especially in bread and savoury snacks.

Za'atar

 A Middle Eastern spice mix that includes thyme, oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, and is used to season bread, meats, and vegetables.

Epazote

 An herb from Mexico with a sharp, bitter taste like anise and mint used in beans, soups, and sauces.

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