Spices
Spices are aromatic substances derived from the seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or other parts of plants. They are used to flavor and color food and have been valued for their culinary, medicinal, and even preservative properties for centuries. Spices can be used whole, ground into powders, or made into pastes.
Some common spices include:
Turmeric: A bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a warm, bitter taste and is commonly used in curry powders and as a coloring agent.
Cumin: These are the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. They have a distinctive nutty, peppery flavor and are widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
Black Pepper: Produced from the dried, unripe berries of the Piper nigrum vine. It has a pungent and spicy flavor and is one of the most widely used spices worldwide.
