Spice Blends For Yogurt Marinades
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Simple Principles
Every flavor follows the same principles.
Whole Ingredients Only
Every ingredient is a real spice, herb, or root that you'd recognize in a kitchen.
No Artificial Anything
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or fillers.
Honest About Ingredients
Every ingredient is listed. We don't hide behind "natural flavors" or "spice extracts."
Small-Batch Blended
Every blend is made in small batches for peak aroma and freshness.
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French
Sodium: 405mg
Sugar: 0g
Thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley, fennel, garlic, onion, black pepper, dried lemon peel, salt — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Korean
Sodium: 440mg
Sugar: 1.56g
Gochugaru, paprika, sea salt, raw sugar, cumin, garlic, mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Thai
Sodium: 460mg
Sugar: 0g
Lemongrass, galangal, coriander, cumin, white pepper, chili flakes, garlic, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, salt, shallots, kefir lime leaves — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Jamaican
Sodium: 563mg
Sugar: 1.8g
Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, black pepper, brown sugar, allspice, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Greek
Sodium: 640mg
Sugar: 0g
Oregano, garlic, cumin, thyme, onion, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, lemon peel — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Indian
Sodium: 650mg
Sugar: 0g
Curry powder, cumin, garlic, onion, red chili, salt, black pepper, cilantro — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Moroccan
Sodium: 690mg
Sugar: 0g
Cumin, coriander, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, white pepper — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Lebanese
Sodium: 710mg
Sugar: 0g
Za'atar, sumac, thyme, cumin, garlic, coriander, black pepper, salt — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
Note: Za'atar may contain traces of wheat, nuts, and sesame seeds. This blend is not gluten-free.
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Peruvian
Sodium: 710mg
Sugar: 0g
Aji amarillo, cumin, annatto, oregano, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, dried lemon — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
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Turkish
Sodium: 1,770mg
Sugar: 3g
Cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, turmeric, chili pepper, salt, jaggery powder, black pepper, garlic — and nothing else.
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, or additives.
All flavors are produced in a facility that processes other allergens including wheat, nuts, and sesame. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before purchasing.
About Sodium & Sugar
We get asked about these a lot. Here's the full picture.
Sodium
Salt is a necessary ingredient in spice blends — it balances and amplifies the other flavors. Our blends range from 405mg to 710mg sodium per tablespoon, with one exception: our Turkish blend at 1,770mg. We're working on bringing that number down without losing what makes it one of our most popular blends.
Each packet contains 6 tablespoons total. For context: the FDA's recommended daily sodium limit is 2,300mg, a tablespoon of soy sauce has about 900mg, and a typical bottled marinade has 300-500mg per tablespoon with a far shorter, less interesting ingredient list.
If you're watching sodium closely, our French blend (405mg), Korean blend (440mg), and Thai blend (460mg) are your best options.
Sugar
Seven of our ten blends contain zero sugar. The three exceptions use small amounts of traditional sugars that are authentic to their respective cuisines: Korean (1.56g raw sugar — used in traditional Korean barbecue seasoning), Jamaican (1.8g brown sugar — a staple in jerk seasoning), and Turkish (3g jaggery powder — an unrefined cane sugar used in Turkish cooking). For reference, a single tablespoon of ketchup contains about 4g of sugar. We use the minimum amount needed for the authentic flavor profile.
Everything Else
Nine of our ten blends are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. The Lebanese blend contains za'atar which may have traces of wheat, nuts, and sesame seeds, so it is not gluten-free. No preservatives, no artificial flavors, no anti-caking agents, no fillers in any blend. Every ingredient in every blend is listed on this page and on each product page.
Your Yogurt Choice Matters Too
We only ship spices — so the final nutritional profile of your marinade depends on the yogurt you pair with. Here are trusted plain whole-milk yogurts organized by dietary preference.
USDA Organic
For customers prioritizing certified organic dairy: Stonyfield Organic, Wallaby Organic, Maple Hill Creamery, Kalona SuperNatural, Nancy's Organic, Straus Family Creamery, and Seven Stars Farm. The Greek variants of Stonyfield, Wallaby, and Maple Hill also carry USDA Organic certification.
100% Grass-Fed
If you're looking for milk from cows on pasture year-round: Maple Hill Creamery (100% grass-fed across its entire line), Kalona SuperNatural, Nancy's Grass-Fed line, Seven Stars Farm (biodynamic Jersey cows), and Pequea Valley Farm (Amish farm, Lancaster County). Grass-fed yogurt tends to have a richer, more complex flavor.
Traditional Cream On Top (Non-Homogenized)
Yogurt made the old-fashioned way with a natural cream layer that rises during culturing: Brown Cow Cream Top, Maple Hill Creamery Cream on Top, Kalona SuperNatural, Nancy's Organic, Seven Stars Farm, and Pequea Valley Farm. Stir the cream in before using — it adds a lush richness to the marinade.
Indian-Style Dahi
The yogurt style traditionally used in tikka, tandoori, and biryani marinades: Desi Fresh Foods (Farmingdale, NY-based, sold at Walmart, Fairway, and Indian grocery chains nationwide). Dahi is slightly tangier and less strained than Greek — closer to what South Asian home cooks use daily.
Greek And Strained Styles
These work but require a bit more effort to spread across the meat: Fage Total 5%, Chobani Plain Whole Milk Greek, Stonyfield Organic Greek, Wallaby Aussie Greek, Maple Hill Greek, and Siggi's Icelandic Skyr. Thin them with a splash of milk if you want easier coating.
Now You Know What's Inside
Choose the spice blends that work for your diet and your taste buds.