Spice Blend

SpiceAromaticAromaticWarmEarthyPepperyComplexSavory

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 325
Protein (g): 12
Fat (g): 14
Carbs (g): 50
Fiber (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 60

Approximate; specific spice ratios and any added salt or sugar change values.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

A spice blend is a dry mixture of ground or whole spices used to season food. It ranges from fine powder to coarse rub and often carries a warm, toasty aroma; cooks use it to rub meats, season vegetables, enrich soups, or bloom in oil for sauces. Common retail styles include curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, berbere, and ras el hanout.

Spice blending developed along trade routes across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa and spread globally with commerce. Many cuisines maintain signature mixes, such as garam masala in the Indian subcontinent and berbere in the Horn of Africa. Modern production dries, cleans, and mills individual spices before blending to consistent specifications.