CUMIN
Price range: $7.75 through $17.75🌿 Cumin – The Soul of Bold Flavor
Botanical Name:Cuminum cyminum
Origin: Native to the Mediterranean & Southwest Asia
Sold As: Ground Cumin & Whole Cumin Seeds
Net Weight Options: 2 oz | 4 oz | 6 oz
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🧄 Product Description
Cumin is a warm, earthy spice made from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. Prized for its rich aroma and unmistakable flavor, cumin has been a staple in global cuisines for over 4,000 years. It’s one of the defining spices in Indian curries, Middle Eastern dishes, Latin American cooking, and spice blends like garam masala and chili powder. Whether used whole or ground, cumin adds depth, warmth, and complexity to any dish.
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✨ Key Features
• Color: Warm golden-brown
• Flavor Profile: Bold, earthy, with a slight citrus undertone
• Aroma: Pungent and nutty with smoky notes
• Texture: Finely ground or whole seed, depending on form
• Shelf Life: 12–24 months in a cool, dry place (airtight jar recommended)
• Packaging: Recyclable glass jar with tamper-evident seal
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🍴 Common Uses
• Cooking: Curries, stews, rice dishes, beans, soups, tacos, roasted vegetables, and meat rubs
• Spice Blends: Garam masala, taco seasoning, rasel hanout, baharat, chili powder, harissa
• Toasting Tip: Lightly dry-toast whole seeds before grinding or adding to oil to enhance their aromatic oils.
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🥄 Ingredients
• 100% Pure Ground Cumin
(No fillers, preservatives, or anti-caking agents)
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Ancient & Authentic: Used for millennia in Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Latin cuisines
• Health Benefits: Contains antioxidants and may support digestion & metabolism
• Pairs Well With: Coriander, paprika, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom
• ✅Vegan | Gluten-Free | Non-GMO
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📖 Spice Story
From ancient Egyptian kitchens to modern spice racks, cumin has stood the test of time. Once used as currency and medicine, it’s now beloved for its warming qualities and deep complexity. At Herbivore Spice, our cumin is carefully sourced and freshly ground to preserve its signature aroma and taste—because flavor should never be dull.
ETHIOPIAN BERBERE
Price range: $9.20 through $9.50🌶️ Ethiopian Berbere Spice – Fiery, Fragrant, and Full of Heritage
Type: Signature Ethiopian Spice Blend
Origin: Inspired by the Horn of Africa
Sold As: Ground spice blend in airtight jars
Net Weight Options: 2 oz | 4 oz | 6 oz
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🌍 Product Description
Berbere (pronounced burr-burr-ee) is Ethiopia’s legendary spice blend—bold, complex, and unforgettable. It’s the heart of Ethiopian cuisine, known for igniting depth in stews (wats), lentils, meats, and even vegetables. This spice blend balances heat and fragrance with a harmonious mix of chili peppers, paprika, warming spices, and a touch of sweetness.
At Herbivore Spice, our version honors traditional recipes while using 100% clean, natural ingredients. It’s perfect for anyone seeking a fiery kick and aromatic richness with global roots.
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✨ Key Features
• Flavor Profile: Spicy, aromatic, slightly sweet, earthy, and smoky
• Color: Deep red-orange with visible spice flecks
• Texture: Finely ground for easy blending
• Aroma: Bold and warm, with hints of clove, garlic, and citrus
• Processing: Small-batch crafted for maximum freshness
• Shelf Life: 12–18 months (store in a cool, dry place)
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🧄 Ingredients
Each batch may vary slightly based on spice harvests
• Paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili flakes
• Fenugreek
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Cinnamon
• Cardamom
• Clove
• Coriander
• Nutmeg
• Allspice
• Black pepper
• Sea salt
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🍴 Common Uses
• Traditional: Key seasoning in Ethiopian doro wat, misir wat, and shiro
• Modern: Rub for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, lentil soups, eggs, and sauces
• Creative: Sprinkle on hummus, avocado toast, popcorn, or pasta for a bold twist
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Authentic Flavor – Modeled after traditional Ethiopian home blends
• Warming & Stimulating – Elevates both savory and hearty dishes
• No Salt or Fillers (optional salt-free version available)
• Pairs Well With: Cumin, garlic, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | Non-GMO | No Preservatives
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📖 Spice Story
Berbere is more than a seasoning—it’s a cultural signature. Passed from generation to generation, this blend represents Ethiopia’s culinary soul. Traditionally mixed at home by hand, each family’s blend is slightly different—but always bold, warming, and built for sharing. At Herbivore Spice, we capture that essence—so you can bring the taste of Ethiopia into your kitchen.
INDIAN GARAM MASALA
Price range: $9.80 through $9.95🌿 Indian Garam Masala – The Heart of Indian Cooking
Type: Aromatic Spice Blend (Roasted & Ground)
Origin: North India – Traditional Recipe
Net Weight Options: 2 oz | 4 oz | 6 oz
Form: Ground blend
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🌍 Product Description
Garam Masala translates to “warming spice mix” in Hindi, and it lives up to its name. This traditional North Indian blend delivers a rich, fragrant warmth without overwhelming heat. Unlike chili-based heat, garam masala brings depth and complexity to dishes using a mix of roasted whole spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
At Herbivore Spice, our garam masala is small-batch crafted using an authentic Indian recipe, with each spice gently toasted to release its full aromatic power, then finely ground to preserve flavor. The result? A blend that’s versatile, balanced, and essential for curries, soups, stews, and vegetables.
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✨ Key Features
• Flavor Profile: Warm, earthy, slightly sweet with floral and peppery undertones
• Aroma: Fragrant, bold, with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and cumin
• Color: Deep golden-brown
• Texture: Fine, aromatic powder
• Processing: Hand-selected, dry-roasted, and stone-ground
• Shelf Life: 12–18 months (best stored in airtight jars, away from heat/light)
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🥄 Ingredients
• Coriander
• Cumin
• Cinnamon
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Black pepper
• Nutmeg
• Bay leaf
No salt, sugar, preservatives, or additives – 100% pure spice blend
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🍛 Common Culinary Uses
• Stir into Indian curries, lentils (dal), chickpeas, and rice dishes
• Finish sautéed vegetables, potatoes, or roasted cauliflower
• Blend into yogurt or cream sauces for added richness
• Sprinkle over soups, stews, and grilled meats
• Stir into chai tea or baking for a subtle spiced kick
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Authentic Indian Recipe – roasted & ground for bold aroma
• Warming and Balanced – adds complexity without heat
• Pairs Well With: Ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, onions
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | No Salt | No MSG | Non-GMO
• Essential for: Tikka masala, butter chicken, chana masala, and biryani
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📖 Spice Story
Used across India and South Asia for centuries, Garam Masala is the soul of Indian cuisine. Every family has their own version—ours reflects a time-tested North Indian blend, perfected through careful roasting and grinding. It’s not just a seasoning; it’s a tradition of warmth, family meals, and flavor-rich storytelling. Add it at the end of cooking for maximum aroma—or mix it into your favorite recipes for an instant taste of India.
IRANIAN SAFFRON
$142.00🧡 Iranian Saffron – The Gold of Persia
Botanical Name:Crocus sativus
Origin: Khorasan Province, Iran
Grade: Super Negin – Highest Quality
Form: Whole Threads (Stigmas)
Net Weight Options: 0.5 gram | 1 gram | 2 grams | 5 grams
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🌍 Product Description
Often called the world’s most precious spice, Iranian saffron is revered for its intense color, seductive aroma, and unmistakable taste. Our premium Super Negin saffron is hand-harvested from delicate crocus flowers in the high plains of Khorasan, Iran—a region with ideal soil and climate for growing the finest saffron on earth.
At Herbivore Spice, we proudly offer 100% pure saffron threads, never ground or blended, with no additives or color enhancers. Just pure Persian beauty—sourced directly from small farms and packaged for chefs and home cooks who understand the magic of a few crimson strands.
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✨ Key Features
• Color: Deep crimson-red threads with orange tips
• Flavor: Floral, slightly sweet, earthy, and hay-like with a honeyed depth
• Aroma: Lush, warm, and slightly metallic—like dried rose and fresh earth
• Grade: Super Negin – long, uniform, potent threads
• Harvesting Method: Hand-picked and sun-dried
• Usage: A little goes a long way—steep in warm water, milk, or stock before using
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🧄 Ingredients
• 100% Pure Hand-Harvested Iranian Saffron (Crocus sativus stigmas)
No additives, preservatives, or artificial coloring
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🍽️ Common Culinary Uses
• Middle Eastern: Persian tahdig, chelow, sholehzard, kebabs
• Indian: Biryani, kheer, masala chai, festive sweets
• Mediterranean: Paella, risotto alla Milanese, bouillabaisse
• Modern: Infused honey, ice cream, cocktails, herbal tea, or beauty blends
• How to Use: Soak in warm water or milk (10–15 mins) to release full color & aroma
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Sourced from Iran’s Top Farms – Khorasan Region
• Super Negin Grade – Maximum Aroma, Color, and Length
• Lab-Tested for Purity & Color Strength (ISO 3632 Compliant)
• Packed in Glass Jars or Gold Foil Bags to Protect Potency
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | Non-GMO | No Colorants
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📖 Spice Story
Iranian saffron is more than a spice—it’s a symbol of luxury, culture, and celebration. Used for centuries in royal kitchens, sacred ceremonies, and natural medicine, each saffron flower blooms for just a few days each year, and it takes over 75,000 blossoms to yield one pound of dried saffron. This labor of love is why saffron is treasured worldwide. At Herbivore Spice, we honor that tradition—bringing you saffron that is vibrant, real, and unforgettable.
OREGANO
Price range: $5.59 through $11.49🌿 Organic Greek Oregano – Bold, Wild, and Wonderfully Aromatic
Botanical Name:Origanum vulgare hirtum
Origin: Mountainous Regions of Greece
Type: Hand-harvested, sun-dried wild oregano
Net Weight Options: 0.5 oz | 1 oz | 2 oz (Leaf Form)
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🌱 Product Description
Our Organic Greek Oregano is a true Mediterranean treasure—robust, peppery, and bursting with essential oils that deliver superior flavor and aroma. Harvested from the sun-soaked hills of Greece, this wild oregano is organically grown, handpicked, and slow-dried to preserve its vibrant color and intense fragrance. Unlike standard oregano, Greek oregano is rich in carvacrol and thymol—two powerful compounds that give it its unmistakable zing and natural antimicrobial properties.
Whether sprinkled over roasted vegetables or steeped into herbal teas, this herb packs more than just flavor—it delivers a taste of ancient culinary tradition.
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✨ Key Features
• Form: Loose, dried whole leaves (not ground or powdered)
• Flavor: Bold, earthy, pungent with peppery & minty undertones
• Aroma: Intensely herbaceous with a hint of citrus
• Color: Deep green with light silvery specks from wild leaf texture
• Processing: Hand-harvested, naturally air-dried
• Shelf Life: Up to 18 months when stored properly
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🍽️ Common Culinary Uses
• Sprinkle over pizza, pasta, or grilled meats
• Add to marinades, salad dressings, or roasted potatoes
• Essential in Greek cuisine: think lamb, olives, feta, and lemon
• Herbal infusions and digestive teas
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🥄 Ingredients
• 100% Certified Organic Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum)
No additives. No preservatives. No fillers.
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Certified Organic and wild-grown on Greek mountainsides
• High in Carvacrol – a key flavor compound with wellness benefits
• Gluten-Free | Vegan | Non-GMO | No Irradiation
• Pairs Well With: Thyme, garlic, basil, lemon, sumac, rosemary
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📖 Spice Story
In ancient Greece, oregano was a symbol of joy and was even used to crown newlyweds. Today, Greek oregano is revered as the most potent and flavorful variety of all. Grown in the mineral-rich soil and fresh mountain air of Greece, our oregano reflects centuries of culinary heritage. It’s bold, it’s honest, and it’s the finishing touch your Mediterranean meals deserve.
TURKISH RED PEPPER
Price range: $8.98 through $26.03🌶️ Turkish Red Pepper – Vibrant, Sweet Heat from the Mediterranean
Also Known As:Pul Biber, Marash Pepper, or Sweet Aleppo-Style Chili Flakes
Botanical Name:Capsicum annuum
Origin: Southeastern Turkey
Form: Crushed red pepper flakes
Net Weight Options: 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz
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🌍 Product Description
Turkish Red Pepper, or Pul Biber, is the prized chili flake of Turkish cuisine—bright, fruity, and warm, with a subtle touch of smoky sweetness. Milder than cayenne and more flavorful than common red chili flakes, these oil-cured crushed peppers are sun-dried and coarsely ground, giving them a soft texture and deep color.
Used in everything from kebabs to lentil soup to Turkish eggs, it’s the go-to pepper for cooks who want flavorful warmth without overwhelming heat. At Herbivore Spice, we bring you an authentic, high-oil content blend—direct from Turkey’s chili-growing heartland.
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✨ Key Features
• Flavor: Sweet, smoky, fruity, and gently spicy
• Texture: Moist, oily, flaky—not dry like ordinary red pepper
• Color: Bright red with glistening sheen
• Heat Level: Mild to medium (3–5 out of 10)
• Aroma: Rich, slightly tangy and sun-dried
• Processing: Sun-dried and stone-crushed, then lightly oil-cured
• Shelf Life: 12–18 months in an airtight jar
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🥄 Ingredients
• 100% Crushed Turkish Red Chili Peppers (Capsicum annuum)
• No salt, no preservatives, no fillers, no additives
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🍴 Common Uses
• Sprinkle over grilled meats, kebabs, and roasted vegetables
• Stir into soups, stews, tomato sauces, and bean dishes
• Essential for Turkish menemen (spiced scrambled eggs) and lahmacun
• Elevate avocado toast, eggs, pizza, pasta, and dips
• Perfect addition to compound butters, olive oil infusions, or hummus
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Authentic Turkish Pul Biber – high oil content & sun-dried flavor
• Gourmet Texture – soft, rich, and easy to blend into dishes
• Bold but Mellow – flavorful without overpowering
• Pairs Well With: Garlic, cumin, yogurt, lemon, eggplant, lamb
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | Salt-Free | Non-GMO
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📖 Spice Story
In Turkey, Pul Biber isn’t just a spice—it’s a table essential. Found in every home and restaurant, it’s spooned over food the way salt and pepper are in other countries. Our Turkish Red Pepper comes from chili peppers grown in the Kahramanmaraş region, slowly dried under the sun and crushed with care. The result? A spice that’s deeply flavorful, warm, and endlessly versatile. One taste and you’ll know—this is not your average red pepper flake.
TURKISH URFA BIBER
Price range: $9.20 through $9.50🌶️ Turkish Urfa Biber – Smoky Heat, Deep Flavor
Type: Crushed Chili Pepper Flakes (Sun-Dried & Cured)
Botanical Name:Capsicum annuum
Origin:Şanlıurfa Region, Southeastern Turkey
Net Weight Options: 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz
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🌍 Product Description
Urfa Biber, also known as Urfa Pepper, is a rich, smoky chili flake from the southeastern region of Turkey. Unlike ordinary chili flakes, Urfa Biber is slow sun-dried by day and wrapped at night to sweat, creating a soft, oily texture and building layers of complex flavor. With a heat level that’s gentle yet persistent, Urfa Biber offers a warm burn that unfolds gradually—sweet, smoky, earthy, and just the right amount of spice.
At Herbivore Spice, we import our Urfa Biber directly from trusted growers in Şanlıurfa. This pepper is a secret weapon for chefs who want depth without overwhelming heat.
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✨ Key Features
• Color: Deep burgundy to purplish-black
• Texture: Moist, flaky, oily crushed chili
• Flavor: Smoky, sweet, tangy, raisin-like, slow-building heat
• Aroma: Warm, fruity, and earthy with tobacco-like depth
• Processing: Sun-dried during the day, wrapped to sweat at night
• Heat Level: Mild to medium (4–5/10)
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🍽️ Common Culinary Uses
• Sprinkle over grilled vegetables, meats, or eggs
• Stir into tomato sauces, stews, and dips
• Add to olive oil or yogurt for a flavorful drizzle
• Works beautifully in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and fusion dishes
• Delicious on pizza, roasted cauliflower, and shakshuka
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🥄 Ingredients
• 100% Sun-Dried Crushed Urfa Chili Peppers
(No salt, oil, preservatives, or additives added)
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Rich and Balanced: Sweet-smoky heat with wine-like complexity
• Slow-Building Warmth: Great for layering flavors without overpowering
• Pairs Well With: Garlic, cumin, sumac, pomegranate molasses, lamb, eggplant
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | No Salt | No Sugar | No Fillers
• Small-Batch Packed for Peak Freshness
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📖 Spice Story
Grown in the sun-baked fields of Şanlıurfa, Turkey, this pepper carries the essence of its land—ancient, proud, and full of soul. The unique two-part drying process brings out a complexity that can’t be replicated in commercial chilies. At Herbivore Spice, we honor this tradition by sourcing true Urfa Biber, freshly packed and ready to transform your kitchen into a spice-rich journey.
TURMERIC
Price range: $6.20 through $14.99🌿 Turmeric
(Curcuma longa)
Tagline:Earthy, Warm & Golden – The Ancient Spice of Life
🌟 Description
Turmeric is a golden-yellow spice derived from the dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, native to South Asia. With a warm, bitter, and slightly peppery flavor, turmeric is a cornerstone of many global cuisines and is prized not only for its taste but also for its wellness properties. A powerful natural dye and a symbol of purity in many cultures, turmeric has been used for over 4,000 years in cooking, traditional medicine, and ceremonies.
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🧂 Key Features
• Color: Vibrant golden-yellow
• Flavor: Earthy, slightly bitter, mildly peppery
• Aroma: Warm, musky, with hints of orange and ginger
• Health Benefits: Rich in curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound
• Culinary Use: Adds color and flavor to curries, rice, soups, smoothies, and marinades
• Cultural Use: Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, religious rituals, and skincare
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🍽️ Common Uses
• Cooking: Indian curries, lentils, rice dishes, golden milk, smoothies, pickles
• Health: Herbal teas, wellness shots, anti-inflammatory recipes
• Beauty: Face masks and skin-cleansing scrubs
• Natural Dye: Used in textiles and homemade coloring
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🧄 Ingredients (if used in a spice blend or supplement)
• Pure Ground Turmeric Root
(Optional additions in blends include: black pepper for absorption, ginger powder, or cinnamon.)
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✨ Spice Highlights
• Contains Curcumin: The bioactive compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
• Pairs Well With: Ginger, cumin, coriander, garlic, cinnamon, black pepper
• Used In: Indian, Thai, Moroccan, Indonesian, and Middle Eastern cuisines
• Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to preserve its color and potency
VIETNAMESE CINNAMON
Price range: $7.50 through $10.95🍂 Vietnamese Cinnamon – Sweet Heat with Bold Aromatics
Also Known As:Saigon Cinnamon
Botanical Name:Cinnamomum loureiroi
Origin: Highlands of Central Vietnam
Form: Ground or Whole Quills (Sticks)
Net Weight Options: 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz
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🌍 Product Description
Vietnamese Cinnamon, also known as Saigon cinnamon, is one of the world’s most flavorful and aromatic varieties. Grown in the misty highlands of central Vietnam, this cinnamon boasts exceptionally high oil content—more than double that of ordinary cassia—giving it a sweet, fiery bite and intense aroma.
Our cinnamon is harvested from the inner bark of mature trees, then sun-dried and finely ground (or rolled into whole quills), delivering a bold flavor that’s perfect for both baking and savory dishes. At Herbivore Spice, we source only the finest Vietnamese cinnamon to bring unmatched warmth to your spice shelf.
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✨ Key Features
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, rich, spicy with a warming heat
• Aroma: Strong, sweet, and woody with clove-like depth
• Color: Deep reddish-brown (ground); rich golden-brown quills
• Oil Content: Exceptionally high—up to 5–6% volatile oils
• Processing: Bark is sun-cured and stone-ground or rolled into quills
• Shelf Life: 18–24 months when stored in a cool, airtight container
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🧄 Ingredients
• 100% Pure Vietnamese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi)
No fillers, preservatives, or anti-caking agents.
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🍴 Common Culinary Uses
• Sweet Recipes: Cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, baked apples, banana bread, pancakes
• Savory Dishes: Pho broth, Indian curries, stews, and Moroccan tagines
• Beverages: Chai, coffee, mulled wine, golden milk, cocktails
• Homemade Blends: Pumpkin spice, garam masala, and holiday rubs
• Health Rituals: Tea infusions, smoothies, and functional elixirs
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🌟 Spice Highlights
• Premium Saigon Variety – Sourced directly from Vietnam
• High Oil Content = Big Flavor – More powerful than standard cinnamon
• Pairs Well With: Nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, allspice, vanilla, citrus
• Vegan | Gluten-Free | Non-GMO | No Sugar or Salt
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📖 Spice Story
In the lush mountain forests of central Vietnam, cinnamon trees are harvested for their bark by local farmers who’ve passed down this tradition for generations. The result is a cinnamon that’s bolder, sweeter, and more aromatic than any other on earth. Known for its high cinnamaldehyde content (the compound that gives cinnamon its kick), this spice is beloved by bakers, chefs, and wellness seekers alike. At Herbivore Spice, we bottle that tradition—pure and powerful.
