Mixed spice
Mixed spice is a blend of various warm and aromatic spices that are commonly used in cooking to add flavour and fragrance to dishes. Typically, this spice mix includes ingredients such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger. These spices are plant-based and are derived from the seeds, bark, or roots of different plants.
To make mixed spice, the individual spices are ground into powders and then combined in specific proportions to create the final blend. The exact recipe for mixed spice can vary depending on the brand or recipe, but it generally aims to achieve a balance of sweet and warming flavours. This versatile spice mix is commonly used in baking, particularly in recipes for cakes, biscuits, and fruit-based desserts.
You'll find mixed spice listed on food labels as an ingredient in various baked goods such as Christmas pudding, fruitcake, hot cross buns, and spiced cookies. It plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall taste profile of these dishes, providing a warm and comforting flavour that is synonymous with festive treats. By including mixed spice in recipes, it helps to create a well-rounded and delicious taste that many people enjoy during special occasions or as a comforting treat.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Mixed spice
Sainsbury's Cherry Rum & Coconut Mince Pies, Taste the DifferenceAsda Extra Special Hand Finished Carrot Cake
Sainsbury's Free From Fruity Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Maple & Pecan Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Robertson's Mincemeat Classic
Sainsbury's Month Mature Christmas Pudding
Sainbury's Month Matured Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Month Matured Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Baxters Plant Based Sri Lankan Sweet Potato Soup
Sainsbury's Shortcrust Mince Pies
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Autumn Edition Apple & Blackberry Danish Tart
