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The herbs, spices, and seasonings market in Australia reached a size of AUD 229.95 million in 2020 and continues to grow.

More people are cooking with spices and experimenting with new flavours. While there are plenty you can buy on their own, blending spices will help you find new, more exciting tastes. Buying wholesale spices will give you the chance to try plenty of different blends so you can find your favourite ones.

For everything you need to know about spice blending, keep reading.

What Are Spice Blends?

A spice blend is a mixture of a variety of different spices which, when combined, can result in a unique flavour. You can use spice blends to season various types of food such as meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables, as well as pasta or rice dishes. Depending on the meal, you can season the food before cooking it, or sprinkle the seasoning on after.

Spice blending is incredibly versatile as there are so many different spices to choose from. Appetizers, main courses, and desserts can all be enhanced using different spice blends.

What Types Are There?

There are plenty of types of spice blends available. Savoury blends like Italian seasoning mix are among the most common, but there are also blends like cinnamon sugar that are ideal for sweet dishes.

If you buy spices in bulk, you'll be able to experiment with all kinds of flavours. Certain herbs and spices also offer some health benefits, so that's worth taking into consideration.

Some of the Most Common Blends

If you have a range of spices sitting in front of you, you can realistically make any combination you want. There are, however, various blends that are very popular as they're known to deliver great tastes and go well with certain dishes.

You can look at some of the most common blends to get an idea of what different spices work well together. It's worth noting that the recipes for spice blends can vary slightly depending on people's preferences.

Cajun

This is a classic choice with a strong flavour for anyone who likes things a bit spicy. It contains:

• Cayenne pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Ground white pepper
• Ground black pepper
• Thyme
• Onion powder
• Dried oregano

On top of adding a bit of heat, this is great for adding complexity to other foods to enhance the flavour.

Curry

Curry powder is another popular blend, and it can vary quite a lot. It's ideal for both meat-based and vegetarian curries and generally contains:

• Tumeric
• Coriander
• Cumin
• Chilli peppers

On top of these, it can also contain a range of other ingredients such as ginger, mustard, nutmeg, garlic, and black pepper.

Taco Seasoning

Everyone loves tacos, especially when they're seasoned just right. A typical recipe for taco seasoning may include:

• Chilli powder
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Ground cumin
• Onion powder

These offer a huge depth of flavour that has a bit of a kick to it. If you like your food spicy, you can alter the recipe as you see fit.

The Best Wholesale Spices

There are plenty of other blends to try out, and buying bulk spices is the best way to get everything you need. The Herbal Connection sells wholesale spices as well as various other products such as tea, dried fruits, and natural nuts.

If you're after some spices and want to buy in bulk, visit our spices page and you can see what we have available.