Health benefits of spices:
Spices are not just ingredients of recipes but have been traditionally used to treat ailments and chronic diseases through Ayurveda. Here are some spices that are used for specific purposes.
Digestion:Cumin, fennel, and coriander seeds.
Vit C:Anice, Chili pepper, Cardamom, tabasco, jalapeno
Antioxidants:Clove, cinnamon, oregano, pepper, sage, rosemary
Antibacterial and anticarcinogenic: Turmeric
Herbs are the leaf part of a plant that is used in cooking - these can be used fresh or dried. Any other part of the plant, which is usually dried, is referred to as a spice
Tarragon is an herb which is very predominate in French cooking as well as spice mixes such as Fines Herbes. It can be used fresh, dried and ground.
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terigon is a herbal spice in cooking .
Just a spice to cook with.
Natural flavors are usually monosodium glutamate, salt, herbs and spices. The most common ingredient in natural flavoring is MSG.
Basil is a common herb in Italian cooking.
Peanuts are neither herbs or spices. They are classified as legumes.
Several spices are considered to be a "must have" in a spice rack although what a herbs and spices a rack should contain is down to individual needs. Someone who does little cooking will only need and use a few choices. A keen cook will want a broader range. Popular spices include; Oregano, Basil, Italian mixed herbs, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary and Parsley although there is an exhaustive list of spices and herbs one could add.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Shargar is an spice used for cooking in India