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Herbs and Spices
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Mariya
There and thousands of them! Spice up your knowledge and see what is used in other parts of the globe to make food more delicious.
Question 1:
This flowering plant, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and southwest Asia, is used as a spice in different liqueurs like raki and ouzo.
Chicory
Cardamon
Anise
Allspice
Question 2:
This herb, regarded as the "king of herbs" in many cooking books, is also known as Albahaca and St. Joseph's Wort.
Basil
Annato
Calamus
Bergamot
Question 3:
Which popular substance, derived from orchids, is widely used in the making of desserts.
Oregano
Lovage
Vanilla
Nigella
Question 4:
Mace is one of the spices, derived from the fruit of this evergreen tree, indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia.
Poppy
Nutmeg
Primrose
Paprika
Question 5:
Oregano is a spicy perennial herb, particularly common to which region in Europe?
The Baltic Region
The North Region
The Arabic Region
The Mediterranean Region
Question 6:
This highly aromatic perennial herb, native to southern Europe, is widely used in salads, meat and potato balls, and its flavor is similar to that of anise.
Licorice
Ginger
Hyssop
Fennel
Question 7:
The seeds of which of these herbs are the key spice in Indian curries?
Thyme
Coriander
Costmary
Tansy
Question 8:
Which special type of wormwood, used exclusively for spicing, is one of the four "fines herbes" of French cooking?
Tarragon
Sumac
Mustard
Rocket
Question 9:
This aromatic perennial herb, that is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, is widely used in many cuisines, especially in the Mediterranean.
Paprika
Thyme
Pepper
Poppy
Question 10:
Sesame is an annual plant , whose closest relatives originated in which continent?
Asia
South America
Europe
Africa
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