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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
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Bird's Eye Chile (Thai Red Chili), Fresh
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Black Salt / Kala Namak
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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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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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Hawaiian Black Salt
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Jamaica Chile Lime Sea Salt
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Kalamansi, Fresh (Each)
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Kalonji
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Kampot Red Peppercorns - Organic
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Peppercorns Whole, Green, Organic
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Salak (Snake Fruit), Fresh
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Sesame Seeds, Black
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Smoked Coarse Sea Salt
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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."