Cinnamon: Bark from a tree; sweet and warm
Black pepper: Dried berry of a vine; the most traded spice
Ginger: A spicy root used fresh or dried
Turmeric: Bright yellow-orange root; colors curry
Cumin: Earthy seeds common in Mexican and Indian food
Paprika: Ground dried red peppers
Chili powder: A mix with ground chilies and other spices
Cayenne: A hot red pepper powder
Nutmeg: Seed of a tree grated into sweet dishes
Cloves: Dried flower buds with a strong smell
Allspice: A berry that tastes like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves together
Cardamom: Seed pods with a sweet, citrusy flavor
Vanilla: Flavor from the pod of an orchid
Saffron: Thread-like stigmas of a crocus flower; the world's costliest spice
Coriander: Seeds of the cilantro plant
Cilantro: Leafy herb used in salsa and curry
Mustard seed: Tiny seeds ground into mustard
Sesame seed: Small seeds used on buns and in tahini
Poppy seed: Tiny blue-black seeds used in baking
Fennel seed: Licorice-flavored seeds
Star anise: Star-shaped pod with a licorice flavor
Basil: Sweet green herb used in pesto and pizza
Oregano: Herb popular in Italian and Greek food
Thyme: Small-leaved herb with a gentle flavor
Rosemary: Needle-like leaves with a piney smell
Sage: Soft gray-green herb
Parsley: Bright green herb; curly or flat leaf
Mint: Cool, fresh-tasting leaves
Dill: Feathery herb used on pickles and fish
Chives: Thin green stalks with a mild onion flavor
Bay leaf: Dried leaf added to soups and removed before eating
Tarragon: Herb with a mild licorice flavor
Lemongrass: Tall grass with a lemon scent, used in Thai food
Wasabi: Sharp green paste served with sushi
Garlic powder: Dried, ground garlic
Onion powder: Dried, ground onion
Curry powder: A blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander
Garam masala: An Indian spice blend
Italian seasoning: A blend of dried herbs such as oregano and basil
Herbes de Provence: A French herb blend
Salt: A mineral, not a spice, used to flavor food
Spice route: Old trade paths that carried spices between Asia and Europe
What are spices?: Seeds, bark, roots or buds used to flavor food
What are herbs?: Usually the green leaves of plants used to flavor food
Spice Islands: The Maluku Islands in Indonesia, once the only source of cloves and nutmeg
Pumpkin pie spice: A mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves
Peppercorn colors: Black, white, green and pink peppercorns come from different stages or plants
Capsaicin: The chemical that makes chili peppers hot
Scoville scale: A scale for measuring how hot peppers are
Jalapeno: A medium-hot green pepper
Habanero: A very hot orange pepper

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