Annatto Seeds, Ground
Annatto Seeds are native to Central and South America and Africa. These bitter-sweet seeds impart a...

Annatto Seeds, Whole
Using whole annatto seeds is a traditional approach to give yellow color and impart a subtle bitter-...

Bay Leaves
Known also as "laurel". Bay leaves come from all the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, M...

Cayenne Red Pepper
Red Pepper is Cayenne Pepper. Technically it is a "capsicum". Capsicums are fruits, red in color, ...

Cinnamon, Ground
Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices described in literature, see the Bible, Exodus 30:22-26. Chef ...

Cinnamon, Sticks
Cinnamon sticks are really rolled up bark, since cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree which grows ...

Cloves, Ground
The first description of cloves is found in Chinese literature many centuries ago. Cloves are the d...

Cloves, Whole
These dry flowers from a variety of Asian nations are excellent to decorate foods while imparting a ...

Ginger, Ground
Ginger is one of the "root" spices and one of the "heat" spices. If taken in small doses it can "cl...

Nutmeg, Ground
Most of Chef Merito nutmeg primarily comes from the worlds leading producing nation: the island of G...

Onion, Ground
Like Garlic, Onion is a vegetable, but considered a spice. In European countries onion is strongly ...

Oregano, Ground
Ground Oregano is one of the key ingredients in Italian, Mediterranean and Mexican cooking. There a...

Paprika, Ground
Paprika is one of the "capsicums" (see cayenne pepper). It is the mildest of the chili peppers and ...

White Pepper
White Pepper and black pepper are the same thing, but in different stages of growth. Whereas the bla...