Herbs, Spices, & Salts

Why not prepare a delectable feast before indulging in handcrafted chocolates? With this wide diversity of sustainably & ethically sourced herbs, salts, & spices, you can prepare amazing dishes with worldwide flavors!

The majority of these spices come from the Curio Spice Co., based in Cambridge, MA. Curio Spice specializes in sustainably produced spices, sourced locally and from around the world. Their mission is to build relationships with small-scale farmers, share their stories, through our unique blends, and support fair trade. They are an independent, woman-owned benefit corporation.

Bacon Salt, TBJ Gourmet
Unit net weight: 4.9 oz. Gluten free. Delivered shelf life: 24 months.
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Himalayan Ghost Salt, TBJ Gourmet
Pink Himalayan salt infused with ghost pepper Unit net weight: 4.9 oz. Gluten free. Delivered shelf life: 24 months.
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Unit net weight: 2.3 oz. Gluten free. Delivered shelf life: 24 months.
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Magic Salt
A new smoky, sultry creation from the Curio Spice kitchen that will bring magical flavor to all of your meals. Made by accident (some of the best discoveries happen this way!), this blend became a staff favorite before we started packing it for sale.
A blend of our favorite Turkish Maras chile flakes with smoked paprika, chipotle, cayenne and Maine sea salt, this medium-hot salt blend makes seasoning any breakfast, lunch or dinner a breeze.
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Aegean Salt
This blend combines delicate, crunchy Cypriot salt with the piney scent of mastiha resin, thyme and lemon peel. Perfect for adding to a bread crumb topping for fish, or for roasted vegetables, dips, dressings or even a bloody Mary. 2.8 oz tin.
Ingredients: Cyprus sea salt, mastic, lemon peel, thyme.
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Kampot & Salt
This blend combines Kampot black pepper and traditional Cambodian flavors with Maine Sea salt to make a bright, refreshing blend perfect for tossing with vegetables, adding to dressing, rubbing into meat (such as steak) or for sprinkling on seafood after cooking. 2.7 oz tin.
Ingredients: Maine sea salt, Kampot pepper, ginger, lime, tarragon.
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Supeq Spice
This blend, made from 100% new England sourced ingredients. Nutrient-rich dulse seaweed is mixed with shiitake mushroom, ginger (yes, grown in Massachusetts!), nettle, and hot paprika to create a wicked delicious spice blend that's healthy, too. 1.5 oz tin. Packed in vintage-style tins.
Ingredients: Dulse (ME), sea salt (ME), shiitake (ME), ginger (MA), paprika (MA), nettle (VT), hot chile (MA).
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Ferla Spice
Our ferla spice captures the aroma of this enchanting place. We source the herbs directly from the farm, combine them with a touch of Sicilian sea salt and a pinch of the island’s chili to create a dynamic and robust herbal blend. Sicilian signature blend. 1 oz tin.
Ingredients: Rosemary, wild fennel, Trapani sea salt, oregano, thyme, chile flakes.
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Kozani Spice
This blend is an aromatic combination of herbs and spices that can be used in soups, salad dressings or sauces. Try mixing with fresh lemon juice and spooning over fish or chicken, or toss with vegetables before roasting. 1.5 oz tin.
Ingredients: Fennel, lemon peel, oregano, lemon verbena, sage, bee pollen, saffron. Made in United States of America

Fleur Spice
Pink pepper brings a bright, floral quality balanced by the citrusy quality of hibiscus and the intoxicating scent of rose. Delicious as a rub on salmon, lamb or duck. Also delicious with rice & grain salads, strawberries, yogurt and ice cream. 1.7 oz tin.
Ingredients: Hibiscus, pink pepper, anise, fennel, coriander, cardamom, lavender, rose, mint, ylang ylang.
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Kandy Spice
This blend is warm, comforting and delicate. Made with the soft-stick Sri Lankan (formerly called Ceylon) cinnamon which has a subtler, more citrusy quality than the Vietnamese cinnamon, this blend is perfect for baking, as well as for curries, roasted squash and pumpkin or mulled wine. 1.6 oz tin.
Ingredients: Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, fennel, coriander, star anise, fenugreek, black pepper, clove, mace, cardamom.

Comfort Curry
Inspired by South Indian style curries, this deeply aromatic yellow curry spice is blended from our gorgeous Sri Lankan turmeric along with mace, nigella and white pepper. A mild curry, you can easily add cayenne to ramp up the heat. Great for classic curried chickpeas, daal, potatoes, or try in egg salad. Contains: Turmeric, coriander, cumin, fennel, cinnamon, black pepper, caraway, ginger, white pepper, nigella, mace, cardamom, clove.
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Herbs de Romance
Our version of Herbes de Provence is filled with New England herbs and lots of love. Great with eggs, poultry, vegetables or anywhere you need a delicious herbal touch. Contains: Rosemary, oregano, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, coriander, bay, mint, lemon verbena, oregano flowers, & garlic.
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Ras el Hanout
“Ras el Hanout” translates to “top of the shop” and ours is no exception. This blend of 13 spices is delicate and robust at once, with floral and earth notes. Use in rice dishes, tagines, with roasted vegetables and fish. Contains: Fennel, cumin, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, rose petals, turmeric, cubeb pepper, grains of paradise, Kampot white pepper, orris root, mace, saffron, fennel pollen.
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Smoked Paprika
Pimenton de la Vera, D.O.P. Sweet, rich flavor with balanced smokiness. Use in paella, or with meats, veggies or eggs! Sourced from a women-owned farming cooperative in Spain.
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Rose Harissa
Harissa is a popular North African spice and condiment used for vegetables, meat, eggs and breads. Ours has a mild-medium heat tempered by sweet rose petals. The spice can be used as a dry rub, or combined with a splash of water, vinegar and olive oil to use as a paste. It brings savory, spicy, complex flavors to any dish. Contains a small amount of sea salt. Contains: Chilies, cumin, coriander, caraway, rose buds, grains of paradise, garlic, sea salt.
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Creole Spice
This smoky, rich mix is a Louisiana classic. Our version includes directly-sourced Pimenton de la Vera (Spanish smoked paprika) and wild pepper from Madagascar. Great for gumbos, jumbalaya, seafood, corn, and AMAZING mixed into mayo on a chicken sandwich! Contains: Smoked paprika, thyme, lemon peel, rosemary, chipotle chile, allspice, garlic, wild pepper, onion, cayenne.
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Greek Saffron
This saffron from the Kozani region of Greece adds the perfume of figs, hay, and honey to rice dishes, baked goods and other desserts.

Baies Roses, Pink Peppercorn                                                                                Also called ‘pink pepper,’ though not a true pepper but the fruit of Schinus molle, a shrub botanically related to the cashew. Fruity & floral; pairs well with seafood, fruit, chicken, cheeses & desserts. Try using in cocktails or salad dressings!
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Bazaar Baharat Spice 
Baharat” translates to “spice mix” in Turkish and varies from home to home and region to region. Ours is inspired by the wonderful flavors of the Spice Bazaar in central Istanbul and is deeply aromatic with cumin, cassia, nutmeg and a touch of mint. Perfect for meats, stews, vegetables and legumes. Contains: Cassia cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Black pepper, clove, cardamom, nutmeg and mint.

Bonga Spice 
The newest addition to our Signature Blend collection! This green, piquant blend is inspired by the fertile, leafy countryside of Bonga, Ethiopia where we source herbs and spices from a women’s cooperative. While different from traditional Ethiopian blends, it’s anchored in iconic flavors like koseret (a lemony herb) and besobela (a type of basil). Rub onto chicken, beef, or veggies for mildly hot, lively flavor. Use to season lentils or sautéed greens. Great for marinating too! Contains: Chilies, coriander, cumin, koseret, besobela (basil), turmeric, black cardamom, nigella, parsley, garlic. 1.4 oz Tin
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Chili Today! 
Perfect for bean chili, hash browns, spiced nuts or as a rub for meat. Turkish urfa chile adds a chocolatey, fruity note complimented by Cambodian long pepper (a relative of black pepper). Organic toasted cumin, ancho chile and Mexican oregano round out the party. Chili today, hot tamale! Contains: ancho chile, urfa chile, cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, Mexican oregano, long pepper.

Da Lat Spice 
Made with Vietnamese lam dong cocoa nibs that impart a spicy flavor, this rub has a touch of coffee and star anise that makes it beautiful for rubbing on pork or beef, adding to noodle dishes (like pho) or even sprinkling over cut melon or ice cream. 1.8 oz tin. Ingredients: Cocoa nibs, coffee, black pepper, star anise, ginger, coriander, turmeric, cassia cinnamon.

Edo Spice 
This blend, with its bright, hot flavors and nutty, umami notes is inspired by the traditional Japanese 7 spice (shichimi togarashi) which is believed to have first been assembled in kitchens during the edo period. 1.5 oz tin. Ingredients: Black sesame, orange peel, Japones chilies, wild nori, dulse, sea lettuce, poppyseed, ginger, pickled cherry blossom (cherry blossom, salt, umeboshi vinegar), sansho, yuzu peel.

Garam Masala 

We’re proud to bring this family recipe to you as part of a collaboration with our friend Suman Shah’s Fork on a Road. This versatile Indian spice blend is used across India, and you’ll find as many variations in its recipe as there are families in India. This one is bursting with aromatics, a deep toasted fragrance and a hint of heat from MA grown chile peppers. Contains: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, mace, Indian bay leaf, cloves, chilies, daggad phool (stone lichen). 2 oz jar.
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Sichuan Five Spice 
Our take on Chinese Five Spice, this blend of coriander, cassia, star anise, clove and sichuan pepper makes an exciting flavor for savory and sweet foods alike. Traditionally used in Chinese braises, stir-fries and soups, it's also super fun for grilled veggies and fruit (try sprinkling on peaches after grilling!) or in cocktails. Contains: star anise, cassia, coriander, clove, Sichuan pepper.

Sri Lankan Sweet Cinnamon 
Directly sourced from Sri Lanka, this beautiful cinnamon is also called “Ceylon” cinnamon or "true cinnamon". It has a delicate, warm, citrusy flavor that makes it lovely for baking as well as for savory recipes.