Spice Overview

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If a dish requires a spice derived from the bark of a tree, commonly used in both baking and savory dishes, which spice is most likely called for?

  • Cinnamon (correct)
  • Cardamom
  • Saffron
  • Turmeric

Which spice, recognized as the 'king of spices,' might be recommended for someone seeking relief from colds and coughs due to its health-friendly properties?

  • Black pepper (correct)
  • Mustard seeds
  • Clove
  • Cumin seeds

A chef is preparing a high-end dish that requires the most expensive spice, primarily used for adding color and aroma, and also intended for use in a perfume; which spice should they choose?

  • Saffron (correct)
  • Clove
  • Turmeric
  • Cumin seeds

In traditional medicine, which spice is often included in remedies aimed at alleviating asthma symptoms, as well as being used to garnish sweet dishes and flavor beverages?

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Which of the following spices, available in black, white, and brown varieties, is typically chosen to enhance the flavor of pickles and various food preparations?

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If a culinary expert seeks to incorporate a spice that is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine and known for being a significant source of iron, which spice would be the best choice?

<p>Cumin seeds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food scientist is exploring spices that, when added to meat and curry dishes, not only enhance flavor but also provide therapeutic benefits for coughs and toothaches. Which spice aligns with these criteria?

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Given its unique flavor profile and rich content of vitamins and iron, which spice is often selected for use in curries to boost the dish's nutritional value and taste?

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A cosmetic company is formulating a new skincare line, and they're seeking a spice known as the 'golden spice of life' for its ability to enhance skin health and add color. Which spice fits this description?

<p>Turmeric (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seeds, often referred to as 'onion seeds' despite having no relation to onions, are commonly sprinkled on naans to enhance their flavor and presentation?

<p>Nigella seeds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Turmeric

Called the 'golden spice of life', used to flavour curries and make skin creams.

Cinnamon

Bark of a tree, commonly used in baking and making curries and sweets.

Cumin Seeds

Common ingredient in Indian cuisine, rich source of iron.

Black Pepper

'King of Spices', known for health properties; prevents boils, colds, and coughs.

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Mustard Seeds

Available in black, white, and brown, it's used to flavour food and pickles.

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Saffron

Most expensive spice in the world, used to colour food and make perfumes.

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Cardamom

Used to garnish sweet dishes, flavour drinks; helps in asthma.

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Clove

Added to meats and curries for flavour; relieves coughs and toothaches.

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Coriander Seeds

It has a unique flavour and is used in curries. It is a rich source of vitamins and iron.

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Study Notes

  • Spices are derived from dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or leaves of plants.
  • They are used to flavor food, and are widely used in the cosmetic industry.
  • They are ingredients for many medicines.

Spice Overview

  • Turmeric is called the 'golden spice of life'; used to flavor curries and make skin creams.
  • Cinnamon is sourced from the bark of a tree and is used in baking, curries, and sweets.
  • Cumin seeds are found in every Indian kitchen, a common curry ingredient, and a rich source of iron.
  • Black pepper is known as the 'king of spices' with health benefits and also prevents boils, colds, and coughs.
  • Mustard seeds are available in black, white, and brown varieties; they flavor food and pickles.
  • Saffron is the most expensive spice, used to color food and make perfumes.
  • Cardamom is used to garnish sweet dishes and flavor cold drinks, coffee, and tea, and helps in asthma.
  • Clove is added to meats and curries to improve flavor, and relieves coughs and toothaches.
  • Coriander Seeds provide a unique flavor in curries and are a source of vitamins and iron.
  • Nigella seeds, also called onion seeds or kalonji, are sprinkled on naans (Indian flatbread) but are unrelated to onions.

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