Spice mixes are blended
spices or
herbs. When a certain combination of herbs or spices is called for in a recipe, it is convenient to blend these ingredients beforehand. Blends such as
chili powder,
curry powder,
herbes de Provence,
garlic salt, and other
seasoned salts are traditionally sold pre-made by grocers, and sometimes baking blends such as
pumpkin pie spice are also available. These spice mixes are also easily made by the home cook for later use.
The Arabic etymology was originally used for perfumery Ingredients only, the word Masalaha مصالحة means reconciliation. In the context of perfumery it's used to refer to fixatives. The Arabic words commonly used for spices are tawābil or bihārāt.
Notable spice mixes by region
Americas
Jerk, a spicy Jamaican dry-rub for meat primarily made with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers
Za'atar, a Middle Eastern mix which is both an individual herb and a blend of that herb with
sesame seeds and sometimes dried
sumac
Asia
Wuxiang powder (
Chinese: 五香粉, Wǔxiāng Fěn), a widely used spice mix in Chinese cuisine. Its name suggests that Wuxiang powder is made up of five fragrant spices in powder. But in practice, it doesn't have a determinate composition, nor must be made up of five spices. Most often-used spices in Wuxiang powder are
laurel leaf、
star anise、
Sichuan pepper、
cinammon、
fennel fruits and clove.
Shisan Xiang (
Chinese: 十三香, Shísān Xiāng), a kind of Wuxiang powder whose names suggests which being made up of thirteen spices. The most popular Shisan Xiang is produced by Wang Shouyi(王守義), a time-honored brand in He'nan(河南) province of China.
^Kloman, Harry (February 13, 2011).
"Glossary". Ethiopian Food ♦ Mesob Across America.
Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017. Afrinj አፍርንጅ. A very mildly spiced condiment for kids or anyone who can't handle berbere or mitmita.
Spice mixes are blended
spices or
herbs. When a certain combination of herbs or spices is called for in a recipe, it is convenient to blend these ingredients beforehand. Blends such as
chili powder,
curry powder,
herbes de Provence,
garlic salt, and other
seasoned salts are traditionally sold pre-made by grocers, and sometimes baking blends such as
pumpkin pie spice are also available. These spice mixes are also easily made by the home cook for later use.
The Arabic etymology was originally used for perfumery Ingredients only, the word Masalaha مصالحة means reconciliation. In the context of perfumery it's used to refer to fixatives. The Arabic words commonly used for spices are tawābil or bihārāt.
Notable spice mixes by region
Americas
Jerk, a spicy Jamaican dry-rub for meat primarily made with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers
Za'atar, a Middle Eastern mix which is both an individual herb and a blend of that herb with
sesame seeds and sometimes dried
sumac
Asia
Wuxiang powder (
Chinese: 五香粉, Wǔxiāng Fěn), a widely used spice mix in Chinese cuisine. Its name suggests that Wuxiang powder is made up of five fragrant spices in powder. But in practice, it doesn't have a determinate composition, nor must be made up of five spices. Most often-used spices in Wuxiang powder are
laurel leaf、
star anise、
Sichuan pepper、
cinammon、
fennel fruits and clove.
Shisan Xiang (
Chinese: 十三香, Shísān Xiāng), a kind of Wuxiang powder whose names suggests which being made up of thirteen spices. The most popular Shisan Xiang is produced by Wang Shouyi(王守義), a time-honored brand in He'nan(河南) province of China.
^Kloman, Harry (February 13, 2011).
"Glossary". Ethiopian Food ♦ Mesob Across America.
Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017. Afrinj አፍርንጅ. A very mildly spiced condiment for kids or anyone who can't handle berbere or mitmita.