HERBS AND SPICES 2

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The dried parts of aromatic plants and may be fruit, bark, seed, root, or flower bud.

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SPICES

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An herb that is used in cooking; the leaves and oil are also used to make medicine.

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BAY LEAVES

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A strong, pungent herb with spikey leaves; it is also excellent for use with barbecued meat.

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ROSEMARY

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A type of spice that has a sweet, pungent flavor used for baking and flavoring.

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CINNAMON

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Primarily used as spice and can be cooked or dried and powdered.

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CHILI PEPPER

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An herb with a distinct smell; the flowers, leaves and oil are commonly used to flavor foods and are also used as medicine.

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THYME

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Most often used at the table as a condiment on cold and hot meals; it is also used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, vinaigrette, marinades, and barbecue sauce.

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MUSTARD

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Which of the following are examples of herbs? MINT, GINGER, MUSTARD, BAY LEAVES, THYME, SAGE, PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER, PARSLEY, LEMON GRASS, CURRY PLANT, SAFFRON

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BAY LEAVES, THYME, SAGE

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Which of the following are examples of spices? SAGE, THYME, PEPPER, CHIVES, CORIANDER, ROSEMARY, CINNAMON, CLOVES, SESAME SEEDS, TAMARIND, TURMERIC, MINT

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CINNAMON, CLOVES, SESAME SEEDS

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What defines herbs and spices?

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Herbs are the leaves of the plant, such as rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, or cilantro. Spices, on the other hand, come from the non-leafy parts, including roots, bark, berries, flowers, seeds and so on. This would include cinnamon, star anise, ginger, turmeric, and pepper.