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1. Sometimes used interchangeably, there’s actually a distinct difference between herbs and spices. What is it?
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2. In general, to make the most of their flavours and aromas, herbs should be added … in the cooking time, while spices should be added …
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3. Cinnamon is derived from the bark of a tree. Where do the majority of cinnamon trees grow?
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4. Ras el hanout is a well-known Moroccan spice blend that can consist of as many as 50 spices. An Arabic phrase, what does 'ras el hanout' roughly translate to?
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5. Spices from the East were so sought-after in medieval Europe, that they eventually altered the course of world history. What monumental historical event of the 15th century was in part driven by the need for new spice routes?
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6. What viral social media challenge – involving the ingestion of large amounts of a certain spice in under 1 minute – is highly discouraged by doctors due to the possible health risks, including severe throat irritation, pneumonia and, in extreme cases, asphyxiation?
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7. What measurement system is used to gauge the heat of chilli peppers?
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8. A laurel is a type of wreath, worn on the head in ancient times as a mark of victory or honour. Traditionally, laurels were made from the leaves of what herb?
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9. Saudi Arabia prohibits the import of which spice, due to its hallucinogenic properties?
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10. Found amply in Asian and South American cuisines, and used both as an herb (the leaves) and a spice (the seeds), this aromatic seasoning has entered popular culture as the one of the world’s most hated – even Julia Child has said she can’t stand it.
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11. In our modern world, we sometimes don’t know what the plants look like that yield our favourite foods. What ubiquitous spice will the fruit of this vine produce?
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12. What is by far the world’s most expensive spice?
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13. Chewing on what spice has been known to alleviate toothaches since medieval times?
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14. An autumnal blend known as “pumpkin pie spice” has outgrown its original use and can now be found flavouring everything from Oreos to beer and Starbucks lattes. Recipes vary, but what 3 main spices usually form the backbone of the blend?
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15. This particularly spicy country is responsible for 70% of the world’s overall spice production...
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16. What spice do Hungarians use in abundance, and even have two museums dedicated to it?
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17. In the 17th century, the Dutch traded Manhattan with the British in exchange for the Banda Islands, mainly to obtain what spice?
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