In this list, we’ll explore 37 delicious spices that start with C, ranging from familiar favorites like cinnamon and cumin to more exotic options like cardamom.
1. Cabbage seed
Cabbage seed is a spice made from the seeds of the cabbage plant, which has a pungent, slightly sweet, and musty aroma.
2. Cacao
Cacao is a spice made from the seeds of the cacao tree, which has a chocolatey flavor and is used to make chocolate.
3. Cajun seasoning
Cajun seasoning is a spice blend typically made with a mix of paprika, salt, garlic, and other herbs and spices, having a spicy and savory flavor.
4. Cajun spice
Cajun spice is a spice blend typically made with a mix of paprika, salt, garlic, and other herbs and spices, having a spicy and savory flavor.
5. Calabrese pepper
Calabrese pepper is a type of chili pepper with a medium to hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
6. Calendula
Calendula is a spice made from the petals of the calendula flower, which has a slightly bitter and tangy taste.
7. California chili pepper
California chili pepper is a type of chili pepper with a mild to medium level of heat and a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
8. Cambodian chili pepper
Cambodian chili pepper is a type of chili pepper with a very hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
9. Candle nut
Candle nut is a spice made from the seeds of the candle nut tree, which has a buttery and slightly sweet flavor.
10. Canela
Canela is a spice made from the bark of the Canela tree, which has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
11. Caraway seed
Caraway seed is a spice made from the seeds of the caraway plant, which has a warm, slightly sweet, and pungent flavor.
12. Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of the cardamom plant, which has a sweet, floral, and slightly spicy flavor.
13. Cardamom pods (black)
Cardamom pods (black) are a spice made from the seeds of the cardamom plant, which has a sweet, floral, and slightly spicy flavor. Black cardamom pods have a smokier flavor than green cardamom pods.
14. Cardamom pods (green)
Cardamom pods (green) are derived from the cardamom plant, which has a fresher, more floral flavor than black cardamom pods.
15. Cardamom seeds
Cardamom seeds are a spice made from the seeds of the cardamom plant, which has a sweet, floral, and slightly spicy flavor.
16. Carolina Reaper pods
Carolina Reaper pods are a type of chili pepper with a very hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
17. Carom seed
Carom seed is a spice made from the seeds of the carom plant, which has a slightly sweet and pungent flavor.
18. Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper with a very hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
19. Celery salt
Celery salt is a blend of salt and ground celery seeds, which has a savory and slightly salty flavor.
20. Celery seeds
Celery seeds are a spice made from the seeds of the celery plant, which has a pungent, slightly sweet, and slightly bitter flavor.
21. Celery stalk
Celery stalk is a spice made from the stalks of the celery plant, which has a fresh and slightly sweet flavor.
22. Ceylon cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon is a spice made from the bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree, which has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
23. Chai blend
Chai blend is a spice blend that is typically made with a mix of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and other spices, has a warm and slightly sweet flavor.
24. Charoli
Charoli is a spice made from the seeds of the charoli tree, has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
25. Chicken seasoning
Chicken seasoning is a spice blend that is typically made with a mix of herbs and spices that are commonly used to flavor chicken, has a savory and slightly salty flavor.
26. Chicken soup base
Chicken soup base is a seasoning base made from chicken broth, has a savory and slightly salty flavor.
27. Chile de Arbol
Chile de Arbol is a type of chili pepper with a medium to hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
28. Chilies crushed
Chilies crushed is a spice made from crushed chili peppers, has a very hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
29. Chilies whole
Chilies whole is a spice made from whole chili peppers, has a very hot level of heat and a slightly sweet and fruity flavor.
30. Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a spice blend that is typically made with a mix of parsley, garlic, vinegar, and other herbs and spices, has a tangy and slightly spicy flavor.
31. Chinese 5 spice
Chinese 5 spice is a spice blend that is typically made with a mix of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Szechuan pepper, has a warm and slightly sweet flavor.
32. Chipotle mango
Chipotle mango is a spice blend that is made with a mix of chipotle peppers and mango, has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
33. Chipotle pepper
Chipotle pepper is a type of chili pepper that has been smoked and dried, has a smoky and slightly sweet flavor.
34. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice made from the bark of the cinnamon tree, has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
35. Cloves
Cloves is a spice made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, has a sweet and slightly bitter flavor.
36. Coriander seed
Coriander seed is a spice made from the seeds of the coriander plant, has a warm and slightly sweet flavor.
37. Cumin seed
Cumin seed is a spice made from the seeds of the cumin plant, has a warm and slightly sweet flavor.
