According to American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) spice is defined as “any dried plant product used primarily for seasoning purposes”.
| Spice | Part of the plant |
|---|---|
| Star anise | Fruit |
| Basil | Leaf |
| Bay | Leaf |
| Cardamom | Fruit |
| Cinnamon | Bark |
| Chives | Leaf |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Leaf |
| Cloves | Bud |
| Coriander Seed | Seed |
| Cumin | Seed |
| Dill | Leaf |
| Fennel | Seed |
| Fenugreek | Seed |
| Ginger | Root |
| Juniper | Berry |
| Mace | Aril |
| Mustard | Seed |
| Nutmeg | Seed |
| Oregano | Leaf |
| Parsley | Leaf |
| Black pepper / White pepper | Berry |
| Peppermint | Leaf |
| Poppy | Seeds |
| Rosemary | Leaf |
| Sage | Leaf |
| Savory | Leaf |
| Sesame | Seed |
| Spearmint | Leaf |
| Tarragon | Leaf |
| Thyme | Leaf |
| Vanilla beans | Fruit |
| Bell Pepper | Fruit |
| Celery | Leaf / Stalk |
| Garlic | Bulb |
| Onion | Bulb |
| Annatto Seed | Seed |
| Paprika | Fruit |
| Saffron | Stigma |
| Turmeric | Root |
| Red Chillies | Fruit |
Reference
Buzzanell, P. J. (1995). The spice market in the united states: Recent developments and prospects.
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