What are spices?

Answer 1

Spices are minerals or produce of roots, seeds or fruit of plants, used to colour or flavour dishes. Herbs are generally used to the same effect, but are made from fresh or dried leaves and flowers.

Some examples for spices are cinnamon (bark), pepper (seed), salt (mineral), nutmeg (fruit). Examples for herbs include oregano (leaves) and lavender (flowers).

Note the division between spices and herbs isn't always clear. Lavender flowers are used as a herb, but cloves or safran, both parts of flowers, are considered spices.

Spice is a flavoring that is added to food to enhance it's natural flavor. Spices can be used in everything from cake to meat.

Answer 2

The most widely used is the chili pepper, for which there are dozens of varieties, such as jalapeno, red, poblano and cascabel.

Other spices commonly found in Mexican cuisine include cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cilantro, coriander, garlic, mint, mustard, nutmeg, oregano, parsley and thyme.

Answer 3

Some common spices added to Mexican food include:

• Salt
• Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Garlic
• Mint
• Nutmeg
• Cocoa (or mixed with sugar, chocolate)
• Chili pepper (there are more than 100 varieties of such condiment)
• Onion
• Cilantro
• Oregano
• Lemon lime
• Vanilla

Answer 4

Cilantro, Culantro, Sazon Completa, Cinnamon, Pico de Gallo, and peppers are all good things to add to Mexican food.

Answer 5

Cilantro. Chile (many different kinds). Salt.

Answer 6

Cumin ( comino), garlic, chili powder, peppers, black pepper, onion powder, Mexican oregano...

Answer 7

There are many spices commonly used in Mexican cooking. Such spices include garlic, saffron, cumin, tarragon, ginger, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, oregano, and parsley.