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Cinnamon Sticks, 4 Inch Cinnamon is sourced from the bark of various species of the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamomum is a tree farmed in much of Asia, though primarily in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam. The spicy and unique flavor, sweet aroma, and warm heat are derived from an essential oil called cinnamaldehyde.

Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru) flakes are Korean red chili peppers that are dried in the sun. The dried peppers are then chopped to a size between flakes and powder. It’s often seen at Korean restaurants and is used as a condiment for nearly every food. Use Korean red chili peppers for homemade kimchi, or for flavoring tofu and eggs. Gochugaru flakes are both fruity and smoky, with a distinct medium heat.

Turmeric Powder is native to Asia. This member of the ginger family is one of the most highly prized spices in the world. Not, however, for its price or rarity. Far from it, this yellow Indian spice is one of the cheapest to produce. Rather, this yellow Indian spice is prized for its flavor and color. Turmeric has often been used as a dye for cloth. The root is also seen as a rather auspicious one and is used to make colored pastes for Hindu ceremonies. The turmeric root has become a staple for curries, soups, risottos, cakes and numerous other foods throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Ground turmeric powder imbues food with a peculiar flavor unique to turmeric. As a member of the ginger family it possesses a distinct gingery-ness that’s often described and woody, musky, and floral. The naturally occurring compound curcumin also lends a certain mustard flavor to this ground turmeric powder.

Vinegar Powder, White Balsamic is a sweet and sour powder. We take quality white balsamic vinegar and dehydrate it until only solids that are a mix of grape solids, tannins, and acids are left behind. The balsamic vinegar powder has a sharper tartness than the liquid form. In addition, this form allows it to be used as a rub. Combine with salt and pepper and use this white wine vinegar powder for homemade pita chips or potato chips. We also like it rubbed onto a pork loin with a bit of garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and smoked salt.

Cinnamon, Vietnamese is sourced from the bark of various species of the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamomum is a tree farmed in much of Asia, though primarily in Indonesia, China, and Vietnam. The spicy and unique flavor, sweet aroma, and warm heat are derived from an essential oil called cinnamaldehyde.

Vinegar Powder, Red Wine is obtained by dehydrating red wine until it is turned into a pretty pink powder. Like most vinegar powders this can be added to water to create simple vinegar. However, it’s more often used as a way to make vinegar more portable since it’s lighter than a liquid. Other times it’s used in rubs or marinades for meat.

Vinegar Powder, Apple Cider is a souring agent with a fruity kickshould which should be used as a substitute for vinegar itself.

Cardamom Pods, Green are a collection of soft and penetrating, lemony and piney, smoky and clean contrasts. These contrasts all balance perfectly in both sweet and savory cooking. Cardamom is a fruit native to India and Papua New Guinea green cardamom pods has been used in sweet and savory cooking for thousands of years throughout India, Asia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. The Vikings then brought the spice to Scandinavia where it continues to be very popular in baked goods and sweets. The flavor is complex, fierce, piney, citric, and a bit peppery. Toasted and ground cardamom is phenomenal in breads, pastries, pork dishes, pilafs, legume dishes, and poultry.

Ancho Chile Powder is a dark burgundy ancho chili powder made for a daring rouge. Ancho Chile Powder is the headstrong and vigorous poblano chile which is full of flavor and jumps at the chance to be stuffed with cheese and baked, or dredged in cornmeal and deep fried. Yet, just like people, a chile pepper becomes more serious, more thoughtful, and much more wrinkled with age. The ancho is a wizened poblano. It is a mildly hot chile pepper, the ancho focuses its energies, not on heat but its sugar content, which lends to its raisin-y taste. A bit smoky and possessing a bitterness reminiscent of baker’s chocolate, the ancho is a welcome addition to stews, soups, and when toasted and ground, a secret weapon in any chocolate dessert.

Garlic, Granulated is an aromatic sand sourced from garlic that gives a great taste and a bit of gritty texture to dishes. Garlic, Granulated is technically a lily and a member of the onion family, and though its white flowers are lovely the tasty bulb is what we care about. Its sweet, savory, sulfur-y flavor is intoxicating. Granulated garlic powder is perfect for BBQ. It sticks to the meat and have plenty of texture, but it won’t fall off like flaked or cracked garlic, and it won’t drip off with the juices the way powdered garlic can.

Cayenne Pepper goes by many sweet and colloquial names such as bird pepper, cow-horn pepper, Guinea spice, red pepper, and fiery death pepper. Cayenne Pepper, Ground is a part of practically every cuisine worldwide and is grown in nearly every country. However, the pepper owes its culinary nomenclature to the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. After around 100 days of maturation the fruits are picked bright red and allowed to dry and cure either in the sun or in ovens. Once dried the fruits are ground into a powder. The powder is used on its own or often added to various spice blends for its medium-high heat and neutral flavor.

Vinegar Powder, White Distilled is used for brines for chicken, turkey, and pork chops along with some peppercorns, brown sugar, juniper berries, thyme, lemon, and rosemary.

Cardamom Seeds, Decorticated are the tiny, fragrant seeds removed from the cardamom pod. It has to be simply ground as needed (or toasted beforehand to better release their flavor). The cardamom flavor is spicy, floral, with hints of grapefruit and ginger. Cardamom is used in both sweet and savory cooking of many types of cuisines. Add these cardamom seeds to Indian curries, Russian breads, Tibetan chais, or Swiss sweet buns.

Cardamom is a spice native to India, but adopted by the world. Ground cardamom is extremely strong and should be used judiciously in cooking. Unlike many ground spices, ground cardamom has a much longer shelf life. It can be used in braising vegetables, bolstering meaty stews or lacing coffeecakes. Ground cardamom is an inexpensive spice that can function in any part of the meal in nearly any kitchen. However, once ground the spice is quite volatile and should be kept in an airtight jar, in a dark and cool place.

Cassia Bark (Cinnamon) are chips of sweet cassia bark cinnamon which possesses a perfect amount of bark and bite. Nearly the same as cinnamon, it is sometimes called Chinese Cinnamon. The two spices can be used interchangeably. Cassia is a bit coarser and the taste is not quite as delicate.

Garlic Powder is a staple ingredient to have in your pantry. It makes for the most convenient way to add garlic flavor and aroma to just about anything. Powdered dried garlic has all the flavor of fresh garlic, but will not spoil and does not linger on fingers like fresh garlic on your breath. They can be used in marinades and rubs and fold it into cheddar-packed mornay sauces for mac and cheese.

Lemon Peel, Granulated (Granules) is lemon peel dried out and crumbled into this muted, but aromatic granule powder. It is fantastic for making homemade lemon pepper, meat rubs, and adding to pickling spice mixes.