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Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum
A small, square, mustard-yellow seed with a maple-celery aroma — the secret behind that "curry house" smell and the soul of Indian methi dishes.
Below are spices that contain the letter G anywhere in the name. Each of the 11 spices below opens to a full profile.
List of Spices That Contain G
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Galangal
Alpinia galanga
A pale, woody rhizome related to ginger but sharper and more medicinal — the foundation of Thai tom kha and Indonesian rendang.
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Ginger
Zingiber officinale
The knobby rhizome of a tropical perennial — fresh, dried, or candied, it brings warmth and bright heat to countless cuisines.
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Gochugaru
Capsicum annuum
Korean coarse red chili flake — bright, sun-dried, with a fruity sweetness behind the heat — and the defining color of kimchi.
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Grains of Paradise
Aframomum melegueta
Small reddish-brown West African seeds with peppery heat and citrusy warmth — a medieval European favorite that survives in Norwegian aquavit and craft beer.
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Green Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
The pale-green seed pod of a tropical ginger relative — the "queen of spices" and one of the world's most expensive flavorings by weight.
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Green Peppercorn
Piper nigrum
Unripe pepper berries preserved in brine or freeze-dried — soft, fresh, and herbaceous compared to their dried-black cousins.
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Hungarian Paprika
Capsicum annuum
A spectrum of paprika grades from delicate sweet to fiery hot — the soul of Hungarian goulash, paprikash, and stuffed peppers.
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Long Pepper
Piper longum
A cone-shaped catkin of fused tiny fruits with the heat of pepper and a sweeter, more complex aromatic warmth — once Europe's favorite spice, now a rarity.
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Nigella Seed
Nigella sativa
Tiny matte-black seeds (also called kalonji or black caraway) with an onion-oregano savor — dusted on naan, pickles, and Bengali fish.
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Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
The dark inner seed of a tropical fruit — warm, sweet, and intoxicating in eggnog, béchamel, and Mughal court cuisine.
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