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70 most common culinary herbs and spices in European cuisine

70 most common culinary herbs and spices in European cuisine

herbs and spices in Europe
spices and herbs in Europe


70 most common culinary herbs and spices in European cuisine are considered to be the most used spices and herbs in European kitchens.

In Europe,Italian,German,French,spanish and Swiss cuisines are one the most famous cuisines in the world and their food is served nearly in all restaurants worldwide.

These European cuisines are renowned for their special food styles and the use of certain herbs and spices in their meals and dishes.

But,These European cuisines and kitchens have many herbs and spices in common as their food and dishes do not differ that much.

In today article,we will explore seventy common culinary herbs and spices that are present in European cuisine.

70 most common culinary herbs in European cuisine:

These herbs and spices are mainly used in saisoning and adding distinctive flavor,vivid color, a savory taste and a pleasant smell to their dishes.

  1. Anise seeds
  2. Asafoetida
  3. Basil
  4. Borage Leaf
  5. Caraway
  6. Cardamom seeds
  7. Cardamom, whole pods
  8. Celery leaves
  9. Celery seed
  10. Chervil
  11. Chillies
  12. Chives
  13. Cloves
  14. Coriander leaves
  15. Coriander seed
  16. Cumin seed
  17. Cinnamon (Cassia)
  18. Cinnamon (Cassia)
  19. Cinnamon (Cassia)
  20. Cinnamon (Cassia)
  21. Dill seed
  22. Dill tops
  23. Fennel seed
  24. Fenugreek
  25. Galanga
  26. Garlic
  27. Ginger
  28. Grains of Paradise
  29. Juniper berries
  30. Kaffir Lime Leaves
  31. Laurel (Bay) leaves
  32. Lavender Flower
  33. Lavender Leaf
  34. Lemon Grass
  35. Lovage
  36. Lovage
  37. Mace
  38. Marjoram
  39. Mexican Oregano
  40. Mustard seed
  41. Nigella seeds
  42. 'Kalonji seed'
  43. 'Black Onion seed'
  44. 'Black Cumin seeds'
  45. 'Black Caraway seeds'
  46. Nutmeg
  47. Onion and shallot, dried
  48. Oregano
  49. Paprika
  50. Parsley
  51. Pepper, green dried[3]
  52. Pepper, black
  53. Pepper, cubeb, cubebs, java
  54. Pepper, pink
  55. Pepper, white
  56. Peppermint
  57. Pimento
  58. Pimento (Allspice)
  59. Rosemary
  60. Saffron
  61. Sage
  62. Savory
  63. Summer Savory, Winter Savory
  64. Sichuan pepper
  65. Spearmint
  66. Star anise
  67. Tarragon
  68. Thyme
  69. Turmeric
  70. Vanilla  


This list of spices and herbs is not comprehensive,however ,it covers the most common and used herbs and spices in the European cuisine.
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