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Herbs & Spices — GD Food Guide

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Anchovy Paste
low0g/100

Anchovy Paste

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Apple Cider Vinegar
Caution
low0.9g/100

Apple Cider Vinegar

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Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Caution
low0g/100

Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

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Baba Ganoush (no added salt)
low10.5g/100

Baba Ganoush (no added salt)

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Barbecue Sauce
high38.5g/100

Barbecue Sauce

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Beef Broth
low0.5g/100

Beef Broth

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Black Vinegar
low7g/100

Black Vinegar

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Bone Broth
low0.2g/100

Bone Broth

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Chicken Broth
low0.3g/100

Chicken Broth

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Chili Paste
low8g/100

Chili Paste

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Chutney
high55g/100

Chutney

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Coconut Vinegar
low0.4g/100

Coconut Vinegar

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Coconut aminos
low25g/100

Coconut aminos

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Curry Paste
low15.2g/100

Curry Paste

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Dashi
Caution
low0.3g/100

Dashi

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Dijon Mustard
low9.5g/100

Dijon Mustard

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Fermented Bean Paste
low25.4g/100

Fermented Bean Paste

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Fermented Chili Sauce
low9g/100

Fermented Chili Sauce

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Fish sauce
low1.2g/100

Fish sauce

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Fish stock
low0.5g/100

Fish stock

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Garlic Paste
low30.2g/100

Garlic Paste

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Ginger Paste
low10.5g/100

Ginger Paste

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Gochujang
high43.5g/100

Gochujang

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Ham Stock
low0.5g/100

Ham Stock

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Hoisin Sauce
high53.5g/100

Hoisin Sauce

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Hot Sauce
low3.5g/100

Hot Sauce

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Hummus (plain, no added salt)
low14.3g/100

Hummus (plain, no added salt)

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Ketchup
medium25g/100

Ketchup

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Kimchi Juice
low3.1g/100

Kimchi Juice

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Kombu Dashi
Caution
low0.5g/100

Kombu Dashi

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Lamb Broth
low0.5g/100

Lamb Broth

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Lemon Juice
low9.3g/100

Lemon Juice

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Lime Juice
low8.4g/100

Lime Juice

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Low FODMAP Bone Broth
low0.2g/100

Low FODMAP Bone Broth

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Mayonnaise
Caution
low0.6g/100

Mayonnaise

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Miso Broth
low2.2g/100

Miso Broth

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Miso Paste
low25.4g/100

Miso Paste

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Mushroom Broth
low1.5g/100

Mushroom Broth

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Mustard
low9.2g/100

Mustard

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Nutritional Yeast (Flakes)
low38g/100

Nutritional Yeast (Flakes)

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Onion Paste
low14g/100

Onion Paste

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Pasta Sauce (No Garlic or Onion)
low8g/100

Pasta Sauce (No Garlic or Onion)

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Pesto
low4.2g/100

Pesto

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Pickle Relish
high38g/100

Pickle Relish

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Pork Broth
low0.5g/100

Pork Broth

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Rice Wine Vinegar
low0.1g/100

Rice Wine Vinegar

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Salsa
low7.8g/100

Salsa

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Sambal oelek
low4g/100

Sambal oelek

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Sauerkraut juice
Caution
low3.4g/100

Sauerkraut juice

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Seafood Broth
low0.5g/100

Seafood Broth

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Shellfish Stock
low0.5g/100

Shellfish Stock

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Shrimp Paste
Caution
low2.1g/100

Shrimp Paste

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Soy Sauce
low5.6g/100

Soy Sauce

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Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
low8.1g/100

Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

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Sugar-Free Jam
low10g/100

Sugar-Free Jam

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Sugar-Free Ketchup
low11.8g/100

Sugar-Free Ketchup

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Sun-dried Tomato Paste
medium43.5g/100

Sun-dried Tomato Paste

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Tahini Sauce (diluted)
low10.6g/100

Tahini Sauce (diluted)

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Tamari
low5.6g/100

Tamari

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Teriyaki Sauce
high16g/100

Teriyaki Sauce

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Tomato Paste
low19g/100

Tomato Paste

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Tomato purée
low8.6g/100

Tomato purée

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Tomato sauce
medium6.1g/100

Tomato sauce

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Turkey Broth
low0.5g/100

Turkey Broth

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Tzatziki (plain)
low5g/100

Tzatziki (plain)

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Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)
low10.5g/100

Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)

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Unsweetened Applesauce
medium11.3g/100

Unsweetened Applesauce

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Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree
medium12g/100

Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree

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Vegetable Broth
low1.5g/100

Vegetable Broth

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Verjus
low6g/100

Verjus

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Vinegar (white, apple cider, balsamic, rice)
low0.9g/100

Vinegar (white, apple cider, balsamic, rice)

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Worcestershire sauce
low19.1g/100

Worcestershire sauce

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Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
low39.2g/100

Ajwain (Carom Seeds)

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Allspice
low72.1g/100

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Amchur (Dried Mango Powder)
low85g/100

Amchur (Dried Mango Powder)

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Anise
low50g/100

Anise

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Annatto
low57.3g/100

Annatto

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Asafoetida (Hing)
low67.8g/100

Asafoetida (Hing)

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Baharat
low55.2g/100

Baharat

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Berbere
low55.2g/100

Berbere

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Black Pepper
low63.9g/100

Black Pepper

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Caraway
low49.9g/100

Caraway

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Cardamom
low68.5g/100

Cardamom

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Cinnamon
Caution
low80.6g/100

Cinnamon

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Cloves
low65.5g/100

Cloves

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Coriander
low55g/100

Coriander

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Cumin
low44.2g/100

Cumin

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Curry powder
low58.2g/100

Curry powder

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Dukkah
low17.7g/100

Dukkah

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Fenugreek
Caution
low58.4g/100

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Five Spice Powder
low70g/100

Five Spice Powder

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Galangal
low15.3g/100

Galangal

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Garam masala
low57.5g/100

Garam masala

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Ginger
low17.8g/100

Ginger

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Ginger Chews
high91.7g/100

Ginger Chews

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Juniper Berries
Caution
low37.3g/100

Juniper Berries

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Mace
Caution
low50.5g/100

Mace

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Mahleb
low35.2g/100

Mahleb

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Nutmeg
Caution
low49.3g/100

Nutmeg

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Paprika (sweet, mild)
low54g/100

Paprika (sweet, mild)

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Pink Peppercorn
low64.8g/100

Pink Peppercorn

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Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free)
low75.3g/100

Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free)

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Ras el hanout
low55.2g/100

Ras el hanout

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Saffron
Caution
low65.4g/100

Saffron

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Smoked Paprika (mild)
low54g/100

Smoked Paprika (mild)

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Star Anise
low50g/100

Star Anise

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Sumac
low71.3g/100

Sumac

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Tamarind Powder
medium73.6g/100

Tamarind Powder

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Turmeric
low67.1g/100

Turmeric

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Vanilla
low12.7g/100

Vanilla

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White Pepper
low68.6g/100

White Pepper

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Za'atar blend
low50.1g/100

Za'atar blend

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SugarCurve has rated 144 herbs & spices foods for gestational diabetes. This includes: Ajwain (Carom Seeds), Allspice, Amchur (Dried Mango Powder), Anchovy Paste, Anise, Annatto, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asafoetida (Hing), Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, Baba Ganoush (no added salt), Baharat, Barbecue Sauce, Basil, Bay leaves, Beef Broth, Berbere, Black Pepper, Black Vinegar, Bone Broth, Borage, Burnet, Caraway, Cardamom, Chervil, Chicken Broth, Chili Paste, Chives, Chutney, Cilantro (Coriander Leaves), Cinnamon, Cloves, Coconut Vinegar, Coconut aminos, Coriander, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Paste, Curry powder, Dandelion Root, Dashi, Dijon Mustard, Dill, Dukkah, Epazote, Fennel fronds, Fenugreek, Fenugreek Leaves (Methi), Fermented Bean Paste, Fermented Chili Sauce, Fish sauce, Fish stock, Five Spice Powder, Galangal, Garam masala, Garlic Paste, Ginger, Ginger Chews, Ginger Paste, Gochujang, Ham Stock, Hoisin Sauce, Hot Sauce, Hummus (plain, no added salt), Juniper Berries, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Ketchup, Kimchi Juice, Kombu Dashi, Lamb Broth, Lemon Juice, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Lime Juice, Lovage, Low FODMAP Bone Broth, Mace, Mahleb, Marjoram, Mayonnaise, Mint, Miso Broth, Miso Paste, Mushroom Broth, Mustard, Nutmeg, Nutritional Yeast (Flakes), Onion Paste, Oregano, Pandan Leaves, Paprika (sweet, mild), Parsley, Pasta Sauce (No Garlic or Onion), Peppermint Oil, Pesto, Pickle Relish, Pink Peppercorn, Pork Broth, Pumpkin Spice Blend (Salt/Sugar-Free), Ras el hanout, Rice Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Salsa, Sambal oelek, Sauerkraut juice, Seafood Broth, Shellfish Stock, Shiso (Perilla), Shrimp Paste, Smoked Paprika (mild), Sorrel, Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, Sugar-Free Jam, Sugar-Free Ketchup, Sumac, Sun-dried Tomato Paste, Tahini Sauce (diluted), Tamari, Tamarind Powder, Tarragon, Teriyaki Sauce, Thyme, Tomato Paste, Tomato purée, Tomato sauce, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Turkey Broth, Turmeric, Tzatziki (plain), Umeboshi (Pickled Plum), Unsweetened Applesauce, Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree, Vanilla, Vegetable Broth, Verjus, Vietnamese Coriander (Rau Ram), Vinegar (white, apple cider, balsamic, rice), Watercress (as herb), White Pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Za'atar blend. Each food is evaluated for glycemic index, blood sugar impact, and safe serving size during pregnancy.