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How spices differ from spices and seasonings
Many people often confuse concepts such as spices, condiments, and spices. And most people mistakenly believe that black pepper and mustard are spices. In fact, these are different things, and here’s why.
Spice: what is it
These are parts of fragrant plants: leaves, seeds, stems, buds, roots. They give food a pleasant aroma and a certain taste. For example:
- pepper (black or allspice);
- cloves;
- cinnamon;
- rosemary;
- dill;
- garlic;
- saffron;
- vanilla;
- Bay leaf;
- caraway;
- zira;
- coriander;
- sesame;
- anise;
- badyan;
- horseradish;
- celery;
- ginger;
- fennel;
- mint;
- cardamom;
- mustard (seeds);
- basil;
- paprika.
Spicy mixes: curry, Thai mix, suneli hops.
What is spice
Spices are flavors that are added to food during cooking. Their role is to enhance the taste (pungent, sweet, sour, salty, spicy). It is also a regulator of the thickness of the dish. For example:
- salt;
- sugar;
- vinegar;
- baking soda;
- starch;
- lemon acid;
- vanillin (not to be confused with vanilla).
What is seasoning
Condiments, food dressings are a complex product that includes both spices and herbs. For example:
- sour cream;
- ketchup;
- adjika;
- tomato paste;
- sauce;
- mayonnaise;
- mustard.
Interesting Facts
The Chinese thinker Confucius in his writings mentioned the beneficial properties of spices.
In ancient Greece, spices were available only to the nobility. They symbolized luxury and wealth.
Once in the ancient world, salt was more valuable than gold.
Before an audience with the emperor, Chinese courtiers freshened their breath by chewing dry clove buds.
Left Imeretian saffron (marigolds), right – real saffron
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices because the threadlike stigmas are hand-picked. Each flower contains only up to 5 stigmas. For the production of 1 gr. you need 100 flowers. In ancient times, swindlers were burned for counterfeiting saffron, buried alive in the ground along with fake goods.
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