The historic Spice Islands (Maluku Islands) are famous for originating cloves, nutmeg, and mace. Other spices grown there include black pepper, white pepper (Muntok), and cassia cinnamon. Grenada, often called a modern "Spice Island," produces nutmeg, mace, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, bay leaves, pepper, ginger, and turmeric.
Spice Islands is an American brand of spices and herbs that began in 1941. The spices are manufactured in Ankeny, Iowa, the largest spice manufacturing facility in the world. The brand is owned by B&G Foods, Inc.
What spices are in Spice Islands herbes de Provence?
An artistic blend of sweet, peppery herbs from the French countryside, herbes de Provence traditionally consists of thyme and savory with a touch of lavender. We source the herbs for our Spice Islands® herbes de Provence from around the world to create a flavorful blend that is distinctive without being overpowering.
Cumin, coriander and turmeric figure highly in most curry powders. Sure. But there are a few others mixed in. And those trace elements all add a little something.
What are the ingredients in island spice all purpose seasoning?
Thank you for shopping with us! Jamaican pimento, Ginger, Paprika, Garlic, Onion Flakes, Thyme, Oregano, Black pepper, Celery, Salt, Sugar No MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).
Black Pepper is considered the 'king of spices' and rightfully so. Unlike its perennial companion, salt, which is easily available in any nook and corner of the world, the black pepper owes its origins to Kerala – a state in South India.
Turmeric. Known for its bright, yellow-orange hue, turmeric tops the list of healthiest spices. That bold color comes from curcumin, a compound that provides potent antioxidants. Filled with nutrients, turmeric helps to reduce inflammation and protect against cancer and immune diseases.
A fragrant blend of cinnamon, anise, cloves, fennel and black pepper, five spice is a favorite in “red cooking,” a slow-cooking style native to China. Meats are first browned, then braised in a liquid of soy sauce and sugar.
Our Spice Islands saffron threads come from Spain, home of the annual Saffron Festival. Deep orange-red in color, the threads are unbroken and dry (not oily). They have a musky, flowery aroma and an earthly warmth with lingering bitter notes.
A cousin of ginger root, turmeric has a rich, woody aroma and warm, pungent flavor. We source our Spice Islands® turmeric from India. The rhizomes, or whole turmeric, produce a beautiful yellow color and mild, musty flavor when ground. Turmeric is a classic addition to chutneys, pilafs and lentil dishes.
These spices were rare, growing only in select parts of the Spice Islands of Indonesia. To reach Europe, they had to pass through the hands of many traders, each step driving up the price. By the time cloves or nutmeg reached the tables of European nobility, they had become more than just food flavorings or medicines.
Often mistaken for a blend of spices, allspice is a single-ingredient seasoning with loads of unique flavor. Its name is derived from the flavor profile—a mixture of nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon and clove.
A masala dabba (spice box) holds your most-used spices, with common choices including Turmeric, Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, and Garam Masala, though personal recipes vary, sometimes swapping in Fenugreek Seeds or Asafoetida. These spices are staples for quick Indian cooking, allowing easy access for daily recipes.
Jalfrezi is generally considered hotter or at least comparable to Madras, as both are hot curries, but Jalfrezi's heat comes from fresh green chilies and stir-frying (meaning you can often fish them out), while Madras relies on a hotter chili powder base for its consistent heat, making Jalfrezi potentially spicier if loaded with fresh chilies.
Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs that originates from the Provence region in southeastern France. The traditional blend includes herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, and savory.
Indonesian cloves are native to the Spice Islands – primarily grown on the islands of Ternate and Tidore. These high-quality cloves boast an intense spicy flavor and strong perfume – a staple in traditional Indonesian cuisine. Cloves are also used in the pungent and popular Kretek cigarettes that are favored by locals.
