Mixed spice Mixed spice Mixed spice, also called pudding spice, is a British blend of sweet spices, similar to the pumpkin pie spice used in the United States. Cinnamon is the dominant flavour, with nutmeg and allspice. It is often used in baking, or to complement fruits or other sweet foods. The term "mixed spice" has been used for this blend of spices in cookbooks at least as far back as 1828 and probably much earlier. Mixed spice is very similar to a Dutch spice mix called "koekkruiden" or "speculaaskruiden", which are used mainly to spice food associated with the Dutch Sinterklaas
Cassia (genus) more appropriate genera, such as "Senna". "Cassia" comprises the following species: The status of the following species is unresolved: The following hybrids have been described: Cassia (genus) Cassia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, and the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. Species are known commonly as cassias. Cassia is also the English common name of some species in the genus "Cinnamomum" of the family Lauraceae. Species of the genera "Senna" and "Chamaecrista" were previously included in "Cassia". "Cassia" now generally includes the largest species of the legume subtribe Cassiinae, usually mid-sized trees. "Cassia" species occur in a range