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South American
Tonka Beans
2oz · 8oz
The perfume of the Tonka Bean is enormously layered, including notes of vanilla and tobacco. These layers are captured by grating the bean fresh like nutmeg to intensify the flavor of a dish, especially where vanilla might be used. Infuse the Tonka Bean into an oil, simple syrup, or sweet caramel sauce to impart the nutty, sweet flavor into your cocktails, baked goods and beyond.
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Asian
Plum Sesame
2oz · .5lb
Plum soaked sesame seeds add a pop of salty, umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Asian
Yuzu Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Yuzu soaked sesame seeds add a pop of citrus and umami flavor to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Iran
Saffron (Iran)
1gram · 10grams
At SOS Chefs we carry the best Saffron from Iran, Morocco, and Spain. Though we recognize other origins, Iranian and Spanish saffron are the premium quality. A few threads in rice, or even water, give a nectar sweetness and intense gold color. Scroll through to see our saffron family (crocus, oil, bouquet, and loose strands).
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Japan
Togarashi
2oz · 8oz
Shichimi togarashi, often simply called togarashi, is Japan’s iconic seven-spice blend, known for its balance of heat, aroma, and texture. Originating in Edo-period Japan, it was first sold by spice merchants near temples and shrines, where it was valued as much for its warming qualities as for its flavor. The blend traditionally includes chili pepper, citrus peel, sesame seeds, sansho pepper, ginger, and seaweed, though the exact combination varies by region and maker. Each variation reflects local taste—some brighter with citrus, others earthier or more numbing with sansho—making togarashi a quiet expression of regional identity. In Japanese cuisine, shichimi togarashi is a finishing spice, sprinkled over noodles, rice, grilled meats, vegetables, and soups to add depth rather than overpower. Beyond savory dishes, its citrus and spice notes can subtly enhance sweets, pairing beautifully with chocolate, caramel, citrus desserts, and even shortbread.
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Jordan
Za'atar Jordanian Green
2oz · 8oz
Zaatar is more than a spice blend; it is a story of land, memory, and identity. Found across the Levant, each region—Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Jordan—claims its zaatar as the best, shaped by local soil, climate, and tradition. At its heart, zaatar combines wild thyme, toasted sesame seeds, tangy sumac, and salt, with subtle variations passed down through generations. Traditionally a staple of everyday meals, zaatar has long been enjoyed with olive oil and flatbread, valued for both nourishment and flavor. In the kitchen, it is endlessly versatile—bringing depth to breads, meats, vegetables, and dairy, and even lending an unexpected herbal elegance to desserts when paired with honey, citrus, or chocolate. Zaatar’s true magic lies not just in taste, but in what it represents: a shared heritage where every blend tells a personal story, and every region is certain theirs is the finest.
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Asian
Trip To Tokyo Blend
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: black sesame, roasted sesame, white sesame, plum sesame, wasabi sesame, kimchi chili, yuzu zest. This house made sesame blend is comprised a blend of different sesame seeds carefully blended with yuzu zest and kimchi chili. It elevates any rice, fish, roasted vegetable dish. If you’re in need of a savory crunch for bread or pizza it works beautifully there as well. It is versatile, fun, and will make you feel like you’re traveling to Japan for a little while.
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Asian
Kimchi Sesame Seeds
2oz · .5lb
Kim chee soaked sesame seeds add a pop of heat, fermentation, and crunch to salads, a piece of fish, or rice dishes.
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Latin American
SOS Chili Blend
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: Ingredients: aji, New Mexican crushed, cayenne, green hatch, Louisiana hot, Aleppo, Kashmiri, pasilla, urfa, ancho, chipotle, guajillo, smoked paprika, brown sugar.We were inspired by our chat with Rebecca Gao from Bon Appetit where, amongst other things, we discussed all things chilis. We quickly realized we were missing a blend that featured all of our favorite chili notes, so we made one! Each chili in this blend plays off one another adding tingly, fruity, earthy heat to elevate your meat, vegetable, and rice dishes.
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India
Vadouvan Curry
2oz · 8oz
Ingredients: crushed red pepper, curry, kaffir lime leaves, curry leaves, salt, telicherry pepper, garlic, Vadouvan, often called French curry, is a distinctive spice blend from South India shaped by centuries of cultural exchange during the French colonial era in Pondicherry. It combines traditional Indian spices such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, and mustard seed with aromatics like onion, garlic, and sometimes curry leaves, resulting in a blend that is warm, savory, and gently sweet rather than spicy. At SosChefs, we craft our Vadouvan with care, balancing the spices and aromatics to achieve depth and softness, allowing the flavors to unfold slowly during cooking. Traditionally used in vegetable dishes, seafood, poultry, and lentils, Vadouvan adds richness and complexity, bridging Indian spice tradition with refined, comforting elegance.
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USA
Orange Vinegar
8oz · 32oz
With a citrus-forward flavor and bright orange color, this vinegar goes great with a sturdy extra virgin olive oil and can dress everything from salads to grilled fish. All of our house made vinegars are created with a cider vinegar base and the freshest produce available. Contact us to find the flavor you're looking for!
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Italy
Sicilian Pistachio
1lb · 5lb
This variety of pistachio grows only in two places in the world – Iran and Sicily – and from appearance to texture, it is like no other. Bright green and buttery it pairs well with rose and honey in pastry, or to garnish poultry, or a pizza with mortadella.
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About SOS Chefs
At SOS Chefs we are amazed everyday by the variety of wonders nature has to offer. We thrive on bringing an abundance of high quality products from all over the world and aim to stay connected with our customers and their suggestions to continue growing. Through our work we have witnessed and contributed to so many iconic and beautiful stories, and our reputation, love, and dedication to everything beautiful and delicious continues to set us apart as we do so. We welcome you to visit, taste our selection, and help Save Our Spices with our community of creation.
