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Since 1994, South China Seas has spent over 30 years sourcing the most intense and flavourful spices from around the world. We grind, blend and package our spices in Vancouver, Canada. Our ever-growing collection of spices, herbs and blends represents our passion for global flavours & exploring international cultures through food.
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Annatto Seed
South China SeasOriginal price $8.95 - Original price $8.95Original price$8.95$8.95 - $8.95Current price $8.95The seeds of a tropical tree (bixa orellana) native to the Americas and brought, like many other good things, to Far East by the Spaniards. Also ca...
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Bird's Eye Chile (Thai Red Chili), Fresh
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Black Salt / Kala Namak
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Butterfly Pea Flowers
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Chaat Masala
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Chef’s Apron - Blackout Edition
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Cinnamon Ground, Ceylon, Organic
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Cinnamon Sticks, Korintje, Organic
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Coriander Seeds
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Curry Leaves, Fresh (Package)
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Fennel Seed
South China SeasOriginal price $6.95 - Original price $6.95Original price$6.95$6.95 - $6.95Current price $6.95Fennel (foeniculum vulgare) seeds add a warm, spicy, licoricey flavour and fragrance to Indian and Far Eastern curries and spice mixes It is also u...
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Galangal, Fresh (WT)
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Gift Set - Flavours of China
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Gift Set - Global Heat
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Gift Set - Indian Spice
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Gift Set - Middle Eastern Classics
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Gift Set - Smokey Chile
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Ginger, Young, Fresh (WT)
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Grains of Paradise Seeds
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Hawaiian Black Salt
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Jamaica Chile Lime Sea Salt
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Kaffir Lime (Makrut), Fresh (each)
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Kalamansi, Fresh (Each)
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Kalonji
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Kampot Red Peppercorns - Organic
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"The definitive location for all of your exotic cuisine needs, the South China Seas Trading Company does an excellent job of stocking unique items from all over Asia, Latin America, India and the Caribbean."

"Excellent spot to find otherwise obscure ingredients. I found long peppercorns after a year of searching and real wasabi!"

"I've been shopping at South China Seas for over 20 years and I'm always happy with the selection of products . . . I can always find the sauces and ingredients that I need for my favourite Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Latin American recipes."