Assorted Spices

Assorted spices are a blend of dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor or color. They are typically sourced from plants and processed through drying and grinding.

Manufacturers add assorted spices to enhance the taste and aroma of foods. They are commonly found in savory products like dips, salsas, ketchup, mustard, sauces, seasoning mixes, and marinades.

Assorted spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual spices, but a 'blend' is too broad for a single evaluation. While generally safe in typical food amounts, some spices can cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals. Research into specific health effects of spice blends is ongoing.