Spices

Nutmegs

Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. 

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Cloves

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are commonly used as a spice.

Betel Nuts

Areca nut is the seed of the areca palm, which grows in the tropical Pacific, Southeast and South Asia. It is commonly referred to as betel nut.

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Black Pepper

Black pepper is a flowering vine, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. 

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Dried Lemon

Dried lemons are used heavily in Persian Gulf and also Iranian cuisine where they add a strong bitter flavor in addition to sourness. 

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Cinnamon

Used as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea etc.

Cardamom

Cardamom, sometimes cardamon or cardamum, is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae.

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Coffee Beans

A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pip inside the red or purple fruit often referred to as a cherry.

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Mace

Mace is a yellowish-brown spice that is derived from the dried lacy coating of the nutmeg seed. Available in ground form and as dried “blades,” it is often paired with other aromatic spices.