Spices are plant products that flavor foods and beverages. Basically, their aromas have been used for thousands of years to prepare and preserve foods. Occasionally, spices are also used to embalm the deceased in places where they are native such as Hindustan and the Spice Islands. Significantly, in the Middle Ages European countries sent expeditions out into the world to establish trade routes to the spice-producing territories of the world. Accordingly, Marco Polo was one of those who ventured away from his homeland seeking to establish such trade relations. Undoubtedly, several wars have been fought for control of spice-producing countries since the Spice Trade was crucial to national economies.
Spice use varies throughout the world. In some cuisines, spices are more important than others. Spice use is largely determined by population locations. For example, Indonesian foods tend to be “hot”, while middle-European dishes are thought of as bland. There is another beneficial use of spices that includes the reduction of foodborne illnesses and food poisoning. Spices have always played a role in herbal medicine.
What follows is a list of the most highly sought after and expensive spices
- Black Pepper – used along with salt. Comes from Vietnam, India, Brazil, and China. True Black Pepper costs $10 a pound.and
- Cloves – is $15 a pound. Used in curries, marinades, and meats. Sources- Indonesia, Madagascar, and Tanzania.
- Black Cumin Seed – $15 a pound. Found in Asia, the Middle East, southern Europe, and southwest Africa. Used in medicines.
- Ceylon Cinnamon – a product of Sri Lanka. Cakes, cookies, and pastries. $20 a pound.
- Pink Peppercorn – native to South America, some from California, and Reunion, a French Island in the Indian Ocean. Butter-based sauces, salads, seafood, dressings, and poultru. $25 per pound.
- Black Cardamon – Spice blends, rubs, and seasonings. Himalayas, India, and Nepal. $28 a pound.
- Green Cardamon – Indian cuisine, coffee, and tea flavoring, and Nordic baking. Guatemala and India. $38 a pound.
- Grains of Paradise – (aka Atar) is pepper-like. Africa, Liberia, and Nigeria. $39 a pound.
- Kaffir Lime Leaves – Curries, chicken, pickling. Laos, Burma, and the Netherlands. $44 a pound.
- Long Pepper – Lentil soup, roasted meats, BBQ sauce, and veggies. India, Indonesia, amd Bali. $47 per pound.
- Mahlab – Cakes, cookies, and pastries. Mediterranean and Central Asia. $80 a pound.
- Vanilla Bean – Cakes and pastries. Mexico, Central and South America. $170 per pound.
- Fennel Pollen – Sweet and savory dishes. Mediterranean and USA. $400 or more a pound.
- Saffron – Seasoning and coloring agent. Iran and the Mediterranean. $500 to 5000 per pound.
Specifically, They are the “Spice of Life”! Certainly, since the prices of spices are a clear indication of the value people have long placed upon them.
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