Why We Chose These Spices for the FRN Collection
This hand-picked collection of spices was curated with our plant-powered community in mind — each one selected for its bold flavors and potential to elevate whole food, plant-based meals with ease and delight.
Cinnamon Verum: Naturally sweet, subtly herbal, and complex, this antioxidant-rich spice is perfect for sweet and savory dishes alike. We love it in oatmeal, curries, and cozy plant-based baked goods
Black Mineral Salt: A game-changer for egg-free recipes! Its distinctive sulfurous aroma adds an “eggy” flavor to scrambles, tofu salads, and quiches.
Noble Sweet Paprika: Mild, warm, and slightly smoky, this paprika adds richness and depth to any recipe, including sauces, soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and more. It’s a must-have for flavor-forward cooking without the heat.
Buffalo Ginger: Known for its fruity aroma and powerful heat, this single-origin ginger packs a punch in both flavor and digestive support. A little goes a long way in stir-fries, marinades, baked goods, teas, and even mocktails.
Za’atar: A savory, tangy, and herby Middle Eastern blend that instantly transforms salads, roasted vegetables, hummus, and grain bowls. It’s one of the easiest ways to add a flavor boost with no extra prep.
New Harvest Turmeric: Sweet, floral, and buttery, this organic turmeric is a star anti-inflammatory ingredient that shines in golden milk, salad dressings, curries, soups, and beyond.
Together, these six spices offer a versatile, antioxidant-rich, and deeply flavorful toolkit for everyday plant-based cooking — helping you turn simple ingredients into nourishing, unforgettable meals.
Why we trust Burlap & Barrel
At Food Revolution Network, we care deeply about where our food comes from—and how safe it is to eat. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Burlap & Barrel.
Their spices are single origin and directly sourced from farmers they know and work with personally. Every batch is tested by third-party labs for safety and purity and their standards go above and beyond FDA requirements. They never irradiate their spices, and they take extra steps—like additional testing and sterilization when needed—to make sure everything they sell is safe, fresh and full of flavor.
Their commitment to transparency, better-than-fair-trade pricing for farmers and responsible sourcing is why we’re excited to share their spices with you.
The 6-Spice Set Includes:
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Our Cinnamon Verum (aka Ceylon cinnamon or "true" cinnamon) is complex, herbal and a little savory, with notes of pine, citrus peel and sea salt. It comes from Zanzibar, where our partner farmers harvest the inner bark of the cinnamon tree, then dry and grind it.![]()
Origin:Zanzibar, Tanzania
Size: 1.8 ozTrue Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum)
- Add to braises or sauces that need a little sweetness
- Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
- Stir into your favorite coffee, tea or hot chocolate
- Adorn the top of baked goods and pastries
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Black Mineral Salt (commonly called kala namak) is a classic ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is used in the practice of Ayurveda. The salt is mined in the Himalayas and fired in a kiln at extremely high temperatures, hot enough to melt the salt and give it a scorched black color. The heat changes the chemical composition, bringing out its beloved savory, tart and eggy aroma and flavor.![]()
Origin:Uttar Pradesh, India
Size: 2.5 ozKiln-fired salt
- Use to make a vegan tofu scramble
- Add to beans, stews and chilies
- Use in place of salt in noodle, rice and lentil dishes
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Our rich, vibrant Noble Sweet Paprika is grown on a small regenerative farm in the oldest paprika-growing region of Hungary. Perfect for classic Hungarian dishes, this sweet paprika adds richness and depth to anything it touches.![]()
Origin:Kalocsa, Hungary
Size: 1.8 oz![]()
Heat index: Mild![]()
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Sweet paprika peppers (Capiscum annuum), dried and ground
- Add to soups and stews for a gorgeous color and fresh, sweet flavor
- Use in rubs, marinades and dressings
- Make classic Hungarian dishes like goulash, chicken paprikash and stuffed cabbage
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Inspired by the traditional Palestinian za'atar blend, we mixed Palestinian za'atar oregano with our famous black lime from Guatemala, as well as benne seeds, a sesame relative with African roots that's grown in the American south. Stir into olive oil for a classic bread dip, or rub over meats and vegetables before roasting.![]()
Origin:Palestine, Guatemala, Turkey, USA
Size: 1.6 ozToasted benne seeds, sumac, za'atar oregano (Origanum syriacum), kosher salt, black lime
- Mix with olive oil as a dip for bread or rub for vegetables or protein
- Use as a rub for baked chicken or eggs
- Roast vegetables and potatoes, then top with tahini and za'atar
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Our ground Buffalo Ginger is an heirloom ginger variety grown by a group of farmers in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Known for its fruity, floral aroma and powerful heat, this is a complex and flavorful ginger powder that will elevate baked goods, stews and curries, and beverages from hot drinks to cocktails.![]()
Origin: Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Size: 1.8 ozGinger, ground (Zingiber officinale)
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- Add to apple pies, cookies, cakes and other baked goods
- Use in place of fresh ginger in soups, stir-fries and braises
- Mix ¼ teaspoon with water and honey for a potent ginger tea (or skip the water and stir a pinch of ginger into honey)
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Our exceptionally sweet, floral New Harvest Turmeric is grown organically on a farm in southern India by Dr. Salunkhe, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. Its high curcumin content (4%) makes it ideal for both culinary and nutritional uses, and it's perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes, as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.![]()
Origin:Satara, India
Size: 1.9 ozGround turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Blend into a chicken or vegetable soup
- Mix into sweet or savory doughs for a vibrant color and earthy flavor
- Sprinkle into rice dishes
- Use as a marinade for fish, tofu or other light proteins
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