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Questions
- Which spice is known as "king of spices"?
- What spice is obtained from the inner bark of several tree species?
- Referred to as "red gold, what is the most valuable spice in the world?
- Which spice is made from dried and ground red peppers?
- Which popular culinary spice is also called Chinese parsley or cilantro?
- What spice is the dark-red outer covering of the nutmeg seed?
- Which spice, often used in baking and confectionery, is known for its licorice-like flavour?
- The "Queen of Spices" and the third most expensive in the world, which spice is made from green, black, and white pods?
- Vanilla is a spice derived from which plant?
- What spice gives curry its golden colour?
- Originally used by American Indians to preserve fish and meat, what spice is also known as Jamaica pepper?
- The Chinese have used which spice for over 5000 years as a digestive aid and anti-nausea remedy?
- Which spice is prepared from a plant from the cabbage family also known as the Japanese horseradish?
- Saffron consists of the dried stigmas of which flower?
- Which base ingredient in curry powder is sometimes confused with caraway?
Answers
- Black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Saffron
- Paprika
- Coriander
- Mace
- Anise, or aniseed
- Cardamom
- Orchids
- Turmeric
- Allspice
- Ginger
- Wasabi
- Crocus (saffron crocus)
- Cumin