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China
Mala Seasoning
3.5oz
A special blend of mouth numbing Sichuan peppercorns with fragrant spices like fennel, clove, star anise and cardamom. Sprinkle on snacks like popcorn and potato chips or toss with chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, or roasted veggies. In the words of our son Jude “That was so spicy, it took 23 city blocks to feel my tongue again.” A little goes a long way!
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Ethiopia
Berbere Spice
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: passion berries, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, ginger powder, onion, black pepper, ground allspice, anise, garlic, cayenne, coriander, toasted cumin seed, salt. Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend and the foundation of the country’s most iconic dishes. Originating in the Ethiopian Highlands, it reflects centuries of culinary tradition shaped by ancient trade routes and local ingredients. Built around sun-dried red chili peppers and layered with warming spices such as garlic, ginger, fenugreek, coriander, and cloves, berbere delivers a bold, aromatic, and deeply complex flavor. At SosChefs, we honor this heritage while adding our own signature touch by blending in passion berries, introducing a subtle fruity brightness that enhances the warmth of the spices and adds a new layer of sensory experience. Used in stews, lentils, meats, and vegetables—most famously doro watand misir wat—this berbere celebrates Ethiopian tradition while inviting a fresh, modern expression.
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Italy
Fennel Pollen
3grams · 1oz
Fennel pollen is very popular in Italy where they make fennel pesto or mix it with olive oil for bread. A sweet smelling, very versatile pollen, adds bright bursts of flavor to just about anything, from vegetables to roast chicken. Excellent sprinkled on salads, over pork roast. Especially good for fish such as salmon.
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South American
Passion Fruit Powder
2oz · 8oz
A resourceful way to bring the sweetness of passion fruit to your spooncakes, puddings, and muffins. Or turn your morning yogurt into a passion fruit parfait by stirring in a spoonful, and topping with toasted nuts.
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Mediterranean
Coriander Seed, Ground
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Coriander is a sweet spice with a lemony taste. It is commonly used in chili and curry dishes. Coriander is used in many different types of cooking such as Central and South American, Middle Eastern, and Indian. It is also used to flavor cookies, pastries, breads, sausages and corned beef and pastrami.
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India
Garam Masala
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, Garam Masala is a classic spice blend from the Indian subcontinent, deeply rooted in regional cooking traditions and family recipes passed down for generations. Rather than heat, garam masala focuses on warmth and aroma, blending spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper to create a balanced, layered flavor. At SosChefs, we honor this tradition while carefully crafting our own blend adding Vetiver root it adds a grounding base note that balances sharper spices like clove, pepper, and cardamom—kind of like a “bass line” in the blend. enhancing depth and harmony, adding it toward the end of cooking to preserve its fragrance and complexity. Used across Indian cuisine to finish curries, vegetables, lentils, and meats, garam masala brings warmth, richness, and a refined aromatic finish—an essential expression of comfort and culinary heritage.
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France
Herbs de Provence
1oz · 4oz · 8oz
Herbes de Provence tastes like light.Dry air, warm stone, and herbs brushing against the sun. Rooted in the south of France, this blend is built from hardy Mediterranean herbs — thyme, rosemary, oregano, savory — sometimes softened with lavender for a floral whisper. These herbs are made to withstand heat.They release slowly, blooming in olive oil, roasting gently, and clinging to vegetables, meats, and breads. Herbes de Provence doesn’t shout.It seasons with restraint, bringing clarity, earthiness, and a sense of place. Perfect for roasting, grilling, stews, or simply stirred into oil and left to do its work. A blend for slow summers, open windows, and food that doesn’t need much to be complete.
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Asian
Mixed Peppercorn Blend
2oz · 8oz
A colorful medley of White, Green, Pink, Tellicherry, and Red Kampot. Salt and pepper are the foundations of any great pantry, and should be chosen with care. The wonderful thing about using a peppercorn mix is that the nuances of each variety play off of one another, creating depth of flavor. For example, Red Kampot Peppercorns, rarely found in your typical pepper blends, add notes of fruit and jasmine, an ideal compliment to the rosy flavor of Pink Peppercorns. Use this mix to spice up a fruit salad, enhance your Cacio e Pepe, sprinkle on tahini, rim your cocktail glasses, or top a piece of fish.
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Asian
Star Anise, Whole
2oz · 4oz · 8oz
Star anise—a spice that looks like it fell from the night sky and tastes like warm mystery.Native to southern China and Vietnam, star anise comes from the fruit of an evergreen tree. Each point of its star-shaped pod holds a glossy seed, a tiny capsule of culinary bounty bursting with sweet-licorice notes, hints of fennel, clove, and pepper. It’s a backbone of Chinese five-spice, a quiet hero in Vietnamese phở, and a fragrant secret in mulled wine, chai, and slow-simmered stews.Beyond flavor, star anise has long been treasured for its health benefits—traditionally used to aid digestion, ease bloating, soothe coughs, and support immunity thanks to its antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds.In folklore, its star shape symbolized guidance, protection, and good fortune. Some cultures believed it could help travelers find their way—both on the road and in life.A spice that feeds the body, warms the soul, and tells a story in every point.Welcome to the world of star anis 🐝
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India
Fennel Seed, Whole
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Fennel seed is a sweet cooking spice with an aroma of black licorice, traditionally used in biscotti, bread, charcuterie, and delicious on delicate, lactic cheeses. Roasting brings out warmer, saltier notes, making them perfect for curry. This particular variety from Locknow, India are brighter in color and sweeter in taste than varieties cultivated elsewhere.
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Middle Eastern
Cardamom, Green
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Often called the Queen of Spices, cardamom is more than just a flavor — it’s a story, a medicine, and a little enigma.The best cardamom comes from warm, humid regions like India and Guatemala, where the pods are hand-picked and carefully dried. When you open a fresh pod, you release a perfume that’s citrusy, floral, spicy, and slightly sweet — nothing artificial can compare.In the kitchen, cardamom is incredibly versatile: • It elevates coffee and tea • Brings depth to desserts and pastries • Transforms rice, curries, and stews • Even surprises in savory sauces and marinadesBut cardamom isn’t just about taste.For centuries, it’s been used for its health benefits:And then there’s the mystery.Cardamom has always been associated with luxury, love, and protection. Ancient cultures believed it carried energy, clarity, and even attraction. Welcome to the world of cardamom🐝
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African
Feuille De Brik
10sheets
Brick dough is ideal for folded pastry pies, triangles and crescent pastries, thanks to their crisp & golden envelope.
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Asian
Black Garlic
1 head · 1lb
Rich and mellow. The taste is nothing like the sharp garlic you eat fresh. This has aged and gotten sweet with lots of umami flavor. Mash up and add to sauces to give texture and richness.
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Egypt
Dukkah
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: coriander, cumin, caraway, sesame seeds, rose petals, sea salt, kala namak, pepper, white pepper, almond flour, hazelnut flour. Dukkah is a fragrant Egyptian spice blend made by toasting and crushing nuts, seeds, and spices. Classic versions mix hazelnuts or almonds with sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin, creating a nutty, aromatic crunch. Traditionally, it’s enjoyed by dipping fresh bread into olive oil and then into the spice mix, but modern kitchens use it on roasted veggies, grilled meats, fish, and even desserts. Every sprinkle tells a story of Egyptian tradition, hospitality, and flavor—simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.
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Mexico
Ancho Chili Powder
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Ancho chilis, which are dried poblanos, are the backbone of Mexican cooking, especially moles. Mild and rich, they have raisin and cranberry sweetness. Use the powder as the base to a deep sauce, or in stews & braised beans.
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Asian
Ginger, Ground
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Considered a sweet baking spice, ground ginger is used in gingerbread, and often paired with cardamom, cinnamon, apples, and orange. It can also be brewed as a tea, which supports digestion.
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Turkey
Urfa Biber
2oz · 1lb
Also known as Isot pepper, this is wonderful crushed chili from the Turkish town of Urfa. It has a rich, earthy flavor and smoky aroma that makes great additions to dishes such as salad, pasta, pilaf, pizza and meats. Its sweetness works well with chocolate, a sprinkle on top of cakes, puddings, and ice cream is delicious.
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Italy
Sicilian Pistachio
1lb · 5lb
This variety of pistachio grows only in two places in the world – Iran and Sicily – and from appearance to texture, it is like no other. Bright green and buttery it pairs well with rose and honey in pastry, or to garnish poultry, or a pizza with mortadella.
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Japan
Nomura Mitsuboshi Soy Sauce
900ml
Horikawaya Nomura has been making this soy sauce for over 300 hundred years without ever upgrading their production methods. Which speaks volumes to the flavor of sweet soy with the slightest hint of smoke and such a balanced umami. The level of flavors are amazing, one playing off each other. Simply put, this is a truly remarkable brew. Produced from only Japanese-grown soybeans, wheat and natural sea salt. Please refrigerate after opening.
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Japan
Wasabi Sesame Seeds
2oz · 1/2 lb
Wasabi soaked sesame seeds as a pop of heat and tang that adds flavor to rice dishes, a piece of fish, or roasted vegetables.
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China
Szechuan Peppercorn, Red
1oz · 4oz
Native to China, Red Szechuan peppercorns are the open seed pods of a shrub in the Rutaceae (citrus) family. They are a lighter in flavor than their green cousins, with citrus and wood notes. Szechuan pepper is a distinctive and versatile ingredient, popular in Chinese cuisine. Excellent in meat marinades or for adding a touch of Chinese spiciness to roast vegetables.
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USA
Yuzu Vinegar
8oz · 32oz
Our house made vinegars are comprised of a cider base and the freshest produce around. This Yuzu variety is delicious on Asian inspired salads, it works well with seaweed, fish, radish, and greens. Splash some into your seltzer water for a acidic kick citrus of citrus.
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South American
Cayenne Pepper
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
In American cooking, cayenne pepper was added to many dishes; not just for heat, but also for its subtle enhancement of other flavors. In older spice trade definitions, any pepper that was really hot was called “cayenne” this is the pepper that will spark up any dish. When a recipe calls for red pepper, this is the pepper to do the job.
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China
Sichuan Peppercorn Oil
4oz
Experience fragrant aromas and a tingling sensation like no other. This peppercorn oil is an essential ingredient in most Sichuan dishes. A little goes a long way- drizzle over dishes as a garnish or experiment adding a few drops to cocktails & sweet treats.
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Greece
Dry Thyme
1oz · 4oz · 8oz
Thymus Vulgaris This thyme grows wild in Greece among sage and rockrose. It is used in mushroom dishes, with cream and citrus, and is also a common component of Herbs de Provence.
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Lebanon
Dried Mint Morocco
1oz · 4oz
These whole dried mint leaves from Lebanon have a cooling aroma, so sweet they smell naturally like honey. This dry mint retains more flavor when cooked than fresh, and pairs beautifully with lamb and wild Madagascar peppercorns.
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Asian
Yuzu Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Yuzu soaked sesame seeds add a pop of citrus and umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Indonesia
Nutmeg, Whole
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
The finest nutmeg comes from the Banda Islands of Indonesia and Grenada, where the seeds are still prized for their deep, sweet aroma. Grated fresh, nutmeg elevates creamy sauces, vegetables, and slow-cooked dishes, while in pastry it brings warmth to custards, cakes, fruit desserts, and festive bakes.Used for centuries to aid digestion, relaxation, and balance, nutmeg was once carried as a talisman against illness and misfortune—a spice so mysterious it sparked wars and was worth more than gold.A pinch is enough.Welcome to the world of nutmeg 🐝
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African
Vanilla Extract
4oz · 1lb
A super concentrated bourbon vanilla extract that includes vanilla seeds. This extract is unique in that each spoonful has the flavor and the black specs from the seeds. Not only that, the base of the extract is sugar syrup instead of your typical alcohol, upping the intensity of flavor.
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African
Passion Berries
1oz · 4oz
One of the main ingredients in Berbere Spice, Passion Berries carry a strong passion fruit flavor. Mix them into a sugar or a salt and use it to finish a scallop crudo or avocado salad. Or, steep them like a tea, with hibiscus. Even though they appear green, they’ll turn your water a brilliant red color.
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Madagascar
Vanilla Beans (Madagascar)
1bean · 4oz
We've been working with the same Vanilla Bean purveyors in Madagascar for over 27 years. These beans are juicy and flavorful, measuring 16-23 cm long. Vanilla Beans are the cured seedpod of a primrose-colored climbing orchid. The beans release their complex, floral aroma when split open. Most commonly used in baking, or paired with chocolate.
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Middle Eastern
Cardamom, Ground
2oz · 8oz · 1lb
Often called the Queen of Spices, cardamom is more than just a flavor — it’s a story, a medicine, and a little enigma.The best cardamom comes from warm, humid regions like India and Guatemala, where the pods are hand-picked and carefully dried. When you open a fresh pod, you release a perfume that’s citrusy, floral, spicy, and slightly sweet — nothing artificial can compare.In the kitchen, cardamom is incredibly versatile: • It elevates coffee and tea • Brings depth to desserts and pastries • Transforms rice, curries, and stews • Even surprises in savory sauces and marinadesBut cardamom isn’t just about taste.For centuries, it’s been used for its health benefits:And then there’s the mystery.Cardamom has always been associated with luxury, love, and protection. Ancient cultures believed it carried energy, clarity, and even attraction. Welcome to the world of cardamom🐝
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Lebanon
Trip To Byblos Blend
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: olive seeds powder, turmeric, thyme, salt, aleppo, pepper, coriander, cumin, paprika, caraway, onion, garlic, orange, brown sugar. I crafted this blend after an incredible trip to Beirut and Byblos—where every corner was alive with amazing food, art, music, and fashion. I fell in love with the city so deeply that I had to create this spice blend as a tribute to the city’s rich culinary heritage. Perfect on chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or chickpeas—every sprinkle brings a touch of Lebanese elegance to your table.
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India
Madras Curry Powder
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, mustard seeds, fenugreek, cinnamon and cloves. Madras curry is a bold, aromatic spice blend and curry style that originates from the southern region of India, particularly around the city of Chennai (formerly Madras). Known for its vibrant color and spicy heat, this curry reflects the region’s love of robust flavors and complex spice combinations. Traditional Madras curry powders typically include coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, mustard seeds, fenugreek, at soschefs we add cinnamon and cloves. In Indian cuisine, Madras curry is used to create rich, deeply flavored gravies for meats, seafood, vegetables, and lentils. Its heat and aromatic depth make it a favorite for slow-cooked dishes, where the spices have time to meld and develop complexity. Beyond savory dishes, creative chefs are experimenting with Madras curry in marinades, sauces, and even fusion desserts, where its warm, spiced profile adds an unexpected twist.
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About SOS Chefs
At SOS Chefs we are amazed everyday by the variety of wonders nature has to offer. We thrive on bringing an abundance of high quality products from all over the world and aim to stay connected with our customers and their suggestions to continue growing. Through our work we have witnessed and contributed to so many iconic and beautiful stories, and our reputation, love, and dedication to everything beautiful and delicious continues to set us apart as we do so. We welcome you to visit, taste our selection, and help Save Our Spices with our community of creation.
