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ð§ Herbs & Spices
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Questions
Which herb is the main ingredient in classic pesto from Genoa?
Mint
Parsley
Coriander
Basil
20s
Cinnamon comes from which part of a tree?
The dried seeds
The young leaves
The inner bark
The roots
20s
Which spice gives many curries their bright yellow colour?
Paprika
Cardamom
Turmeric
Cumin
20s
Saffron, the world's most expensive spice by weight, comes from which part of the crocus flower?
The bulb-like corms
The pollen
The stigmas
The petals
30s
What does the Scoville scale measure?
The acidity of vinegar
The heat of chilli peppers
The sweetness of fruit
The saltiness of food
20s
Vanilla comes from the pods of which type of plant?
A bean-family vine
A flowering lily
A climbing orchid
A tropical palm
30s
In Hindi, what does the name of the spice blend 'garam masala' roughly mean?
Sweet spice mixture
Smoked pepper blend
Green herb paste
Warm spice mixture
30s
Nutmeg and mace come from the same tree. What is mace?
The seed's red lacy covering
The dried young leaves
The dried inner bark
The dried flower buds
30s
Which chemical compound makes chilli peppers taste hot?
Menthol
Piperine
Capsaicin
Curcumin
30s
The Moluccas, once famous as the 'Spice Islands' for nutmeg and cloves, are part of which present-day country?
Sri Lanka
Philippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
30s