Spices

Spices give dishes depth, aroma and a distinctive character of their own. From cinnamon, cumin and coriander seed to nutmeg, cloves and cardamom, they are used all over the world to bring warm, fresh, earthy or sweet notes to a dish.

On this page, you will discover different types of spices, with attention to flavour, culinary use, storage and applications in the kitchen. This gives you a clear overview of which spices suit savoury dishes, sweet preparations, spice blends and cuisines from around the world.

  • Kaneel

    Cinnamon

    A warm, fragrant spice with sweet and spiced notes, loved in baking, desserts, hot drinks and savoury dishes. Read more

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  • Komijnzaad

    Cumin seed

    An aromatic spice with a warm, earthy flavour, widely used in stews, curries, pulses and spice blends.

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  • Kardemom

    Cardamom

    A refined spice with a fresh, warm and lightly sweet aroma, used in baking, desserts, rice dishes and spiced drinks.

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  • Kruidnagel

    Clove

    A powerful, warm spice with a distinctive spiced aroma, used in stews, baking, compotes and spice blends.

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  • Nootmuskaat

    Nutmeg

    A warm, aromatic spice with a rounded, lightly sweet flavour that pairs well with potatoes, vegetables, sauces and oven dishes.

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  • Steranijs

    Star anise

    A distinctive spice with a warm, sweet aniseed flavour, used in desserts, stews, syrups and spiced drinks.

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  • Venkelzaad

    Fennel seed

    An aromatic spice with fresh aniseed notes that pairs well with fish, sausage, bread, vegetables and Mediterranean dishes.

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  • Paprika poeder

    Paprika powder

    A mild to full-flavoured spice with a warm, rounded taste that adds colour and depth to stews, sauces, meat and vegetable dishes.

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  • Kurkuma

    Turmeric

    A mild to full-flavoured spice with a warm, rounded taste that adds colour and depth to stews, sauces, meat and vegetable dishes.

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