"peppercorn" - 1 õppematerjal

Spices and Herbs

2 slajd Spices Spices are dried roots, stems, and seeds of plants that are usually grown in the tropics. Aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative Used to add flavor and zest to foods Not all spices are hot like many may think, but most do add flavor. Spices are sold in whole and ground forms, with ground being the most popular. 3 slajd On the picture you can see some example of spices: Caraway, cayenne, cloves, chili powder 4 slajd On this picture are also spices Peppercorn , paprika , poppy seed, saffron, nutmeg , ginger, coriander, cumin 5 slajd Leaves of plants that lack woody stems. Typically, the green, leafy part of the plant is used in cooking. The plants are grown for their flavor and medicinal value. Some define herbs as plants with healing properties. 6 slajd From very early times, herbs have been used for healing. By the fifth century, people in England had 500 herbs they used as medicines. Around the 1600s, people started thinking about herbs