Mixed spice celebration at December 5. "Koekkruiden" contain cardamom. Mixed spice typically contains: It may also contain, or commonly have added to it: Boston Spice The British Are Coming! English Mixed Spice Blend 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
SPICE Arena to the public in 2016. In 2017, the SPICE Convention & Exhibition Centre, which has an internal capacity of , was launched. Aside from these facilities, SPICE Canopy, the retail component of the project, was also completed in 2015. A four-star hotel situated adjacent to these facilities is currently under construction. The hotel is scheduled for completion by 2019. The SPICE Arena, with an internal space of , can accommodate 10,000 guests in a terrace-style seating arrangement, or 180 exhibition booths. The arena's capacity is further boosted by the Concourse at Level 3, which can sit a further 250 booths.