A whole spice can be a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Whole spices are always more fresh, fragrant, and flavorful. Whole spices keep their flavors for about 2x longer than the same product ground up. Some of the most commonly used spices are Turmeric sticks, Red Chillies, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg etc.
