Pumpkin pie spice

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Pumpkin pie spice, also known as pumpkin spice, is an American spice mix developed for flavoring the filling of a pumpkin pie. It does not include pumpkin as an ingredient. Pumpkin pie spice is similar to the British and Commonwealth mixed spice, and the medieval poudre-douce. It is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. It can also be used as a seasoning in general cooking. Coffee chain Starbucks began selling its pumpkin spice latte nationally in Fall 2004, touching off a seasonal fad of spiced products. As of 2016, pumpkin spice consumables produce $500 million in annual sales.

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