Medieval Spices & Nuts

A list of known Spices & Herbs eaten in the Middle Ages:

Peppercorns (Black Pepper, White Pepper)
Salt
Sugar (it was considered a spice)
Honey
Cinnamon (Cassia)
Cloves
Nutmeg
Ginger
Saffron
Sage
Rosemary
Thyme
Cardamom
Parsley
Coriander
Cumin
Turmeric
Mace
Anise
Caraway
Mustard
Grains of Paradise
Poppy Seeds
Mint
Dill
Fennel
Garlic
Anchovies  (used for flavoring)


Balsamic Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar and Wine Vinegar was used.

Butter, Olive Oil, Bacon Grease, Suet, Lard and Animal Oil/Fat used.

 

A list of known Nuts eaten in the Middle Ages:

Chestnuts
Medlars
Almonds
Hazelnuts (Filberts)
Pine Nuts
Walnuts
Pistachios
Acorns

*Almond Milk

Middle Ages (or Medieval Period) lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.

Sources: Lords and Ladies
               Medieval Spell
               Wiki: Medieval Cuisine 
               Old Cook
               Gode Cookery 
               Medieval Food 
               Smithsonian 
               Medieval Life and Times
               Medieval Recipes
               Stephan's Florilegium: Food - Condiments
               Wiki: Rosemary
               Wiki: Thyme