Although it is referred to as the caraway seed, it's actually a dried fruit. Grown largely in Europe, Finland is the single biggest global grower with Canada, The Netherlands, Egypt and other central...

Calendula isn't a spice but a group of perennial plants more commonly known as marigolds due to its resemblance to that type of plant's petals. Often referred to as the poor man's saffron, it is used...

Dried spices don't go bad the same way that dairy or other products with a shelf life do. While whole spices may last up to 3 years when properly stored, ground spices will last 1 - 2 years and maybe...

The most expensive spice in the world is saffron followed by vanilla. The third most expensive spice in the world is cardamom. You may also see it spelled cardamon or cardamum but it's the same...

Vanilla is widely regarded as the second most expensive spice in world. It comes from the vanilla plant and more specifically the vanilla bean which is the part of the plant that what we use for...

The most expensive spice in the world by weight is saffron. Largely produced in Iran, other major but much smaller producers include India, Greece and Afghanistan. Iran produces around 430 tonnes per...