What type of spice is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree, called the Myristica fragrans.
What type of spice is Cardamom?
Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seed pods of certain plants in the ginger family.
Thyme, marjoram, oregano and basil are all members of the mint family.
There about 3,500 members of the mint family and they include basil, thyme, lavender, lemon balm, oregano, marjoram and rosemary.
Star Anise is a type of cinnamon.
Star Anise is a type of spice that comes from the star-shaped fruit of the Illicium verum plant, it has a licorice-like flavor, and is used in savory dishes and in the production of liquors.
What type of spice are Cloves?
Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, an evergreen tree in the myrtle plant family.
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Both white and black pepper come from the same plant.
Black pepper is made using unripe berries from pepper plants that are gathered and dried until the skins are blackened. White peppercorns are fully ripened berries that have been soaked in water to ferment. They both come from the same plant.
What type of spice is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is a type of spice that comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree.
Black pepper comes from the dried, ground bark of a tree.
Black pepper is a spice made from the unripe fruit of the vine Piper nigrum.
What type of spice is Saffron?
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus and is known for its distinct flavor, color and aroma.
What type of spice is Cumin?
Cumin is a type of spice that comes from the seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant, which is a member of the parsley family. It is used to add a warm, earthy flavor to dishes.
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Fenugreek is derived from the unripe fruit of a plant in the Fabaceae family.
Fenugreek is a type of spice that comes from the seeds of the fenugreek plant in the Fabaceae family.
What type of spice is Paprika made from?
Paprika is made from dried and ground chili peppers and is used to add color and flavor to dishes.
