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chapter 8 spices and herbs Flashcards

1
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According to Cornell University, how does a countries climate correlate to the spices they use?

A

The hotter the climate the more spices used

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2
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Have spices started wars?

A

yes

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Which empire used scented oil lamps, perfumes, and flavoring their food? (They began a direct trade with India in 65A.D.)

A

Roman Empire

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4
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“Quills” comes from what spice?

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Cinnamon

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5
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What part of the plant does the clove spice come from?

A

The unopened flower buds

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6
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Which spice is not similar to Allspice?

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Turmeric

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7
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What 2 spices come from the same plant, one form can be toxic in large quantities?

A

Mace and Nutmeg

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8
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Which spice is used in “Chai” tea

A

Cardamom

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9
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What spice is Zingiber officinale?

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Ginger

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10
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What spice is used to dye Hindu priest’s robes and bride wedding dresses yellow

A

Turmeric

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11
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How many autumn crocus flowers are needed to make 1 pound of saffron?

A

100,000

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12
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What part for the autumn crocus is the saffron?

A

Stigma

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13
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Wood bark and coal tar can make what extract

A

Vanilla

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14
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Madagascar is the leading producer of what spice?

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Vanilla

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15
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Which is the hottest capsicum pepper? It has a scoville heat unit of 2,200,000SHU

A

Carolina reaper pepper

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16
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Which pepper has a 0SHU on the scoville heat scale?

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Bell pepper

17
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What is the 3rd most popular condiment in the US next to salsa and ketchup?

A

Mustard

18
Q

Horseradish and wasabi are in what family

A

Mustard family

19
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Oregano became popular because pizza became popular in what war?

A

World War II

20
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Historically what were spices used for?

A

to preserve stale meat

21
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At what age did Marco Polo begin his journey?

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He was 17

22
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List 5 of the most important spice in the world. (1600s – 1700s) (5pts

A

Allspice, cinnamon, Cloves, nutmeg, pepper

23
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Give one food/product cinnamon is used in?

A

Cinnamon cookie

24
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What is the difference between black pepper and white pepper? Explain (2pts)

A

Black pepper- From picking unripe fruit that is green dipped in boiling water
White pepper- Ripe fruit that are picked, fleshy part falls off one red is left behind

25
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What is one medical use for ginger

A

Relives stress and headaches, digestion problems

26
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How many types of mustards did we talk about? What are they?

A

Black, Brown and White

27
Q

nstead of real Wasabi, What is the wasabi you are receiving at many sushi restaurants in the US?

A

Horse radish with mayonnaise and green food coloring

28
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Name one use for spearmint and peppermint?

A

Toothpaste

29
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What needlelike herb can be used in aromatherapy?

A

Rosemary

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