Buy Whole Spices in the UK
Our whole spices are for cooks who like to toast and grind their own. The range includes black, white and mixed peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, whole chillies, nigella seeds and whole nutmeg. Most are packed in sizes from 50g to 500g, so you can buy little and often or stock up.
Why Choose Whole Spices?
Whole spices hold their aroma for longer than ground spices, because the flavour stays sealed inside until you crack them open. Toasting seeds in a dry pan for a minute before grinding brings out a deeper, nuttier flavour that ground spices cannot quite match.
How to Use Whole Spices
Tempering and infusing
Sizzle cumin seeds, nigella and whole chillies in hot oil at the start of a curry or dal. Drop cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice berries into stews, mulled drinks and poaching liquids, then remove them before serving.
Grinding fresh
Use a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder for peppercorns, coriander and cumin. Grate whole nutmeg straight over custards, white sauces and mashed potato.
Prefer them ready to use? Our ground spices save the grinding, and ground mustard powder is handy for dressings and rubs.
Storing Whole Spices
Keep whole spices in airtight jars, away from heat, light and steam. Stored well, they keep their flavour for much longer than ground spices.
See the full range in herbs and spices, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £40.