Spices

Question 1

All Spice

Answer 1

aroma resembles a mixture of cinnimon, Cloves, and Nutmeg

Jamaica holds a small monopoly because the fruits of the tree are far superior in their aroma and flavor

Question 2

Vanilla

Answer 2

Considered the 2nd most expensive spice

• Have to be hand pollinated. Labor intensive

Question 3

Red pepper

Answer 3

Capsieum (genus)
• Native to the Americas.
• Hotness based on the oil in the fruit

Question 4

Nutmeg and Mace

Answer 4

• Single fruit produces 2 spices
• Native to South East Asia
• The seed is nutmeg the flesh is mace
• Nutmeg used as spice flavor for rum
• Became popular to 2 islands in the Caribbean’s—Trinidad and Grenada
• Picture of nutmeg is on Grenada’s flag
• Dutch tried making monopoly on nutmeg. Anyone caught cultivating will be beheaded

Question 5

Black pepper

Answer 5

• Piper nigrum—black pepper
• One of the worlds most important spices
• Native to South East Asia
• One of the most important trading items between South East and Brazil
• Brazil leads in the world’s production
• Plants do well away from origin because lacks natural pests
• Black pepper—whole fruit dried
• White pepper—just endocarp dried

Question 6

White pepper

Answer 6

endocarp dried

Question 7

Cinnamon

Answer 7

Cinnammorioum (genus)
made from the bark of a tree
introduced from South East Asia widely cultivated in our area. Canfer oil used in this product comes from Canfer tree.

Question 8

Rosemary

Answer 8

Rosmarinus (genus)
• Foam of the ocean
• Frequently found on rocks by the ocean. Make white flowers that look like foam
• Used in perfumes and shampoos

Question 9

Thyme

Answer 9

Thymus (genus)
• Oil found in this genus has the highest and antiseptic used in medicine
• Ward off nightmares

Question 10

Mint

Answer 10

Methus (genus)

• One of the most commercial exploited in US

Question 11

Saffron

Answer 11

Crocus (genus)
•	World’s most expensive spice
•	1st plant to bloom in spring
•	Comes from smallest part of flower
•	Contains intense taste and bright yellow color
•	One of the oldest spices in use

Question 12

Sage

Answer 12

Salvia (genus)

• Considered healing plant and fertilizer plant

Question 13

Mint Family

Answer 13

New name-Lamicea, Old name Laitatae
• Herbaceous
• Comes from Mediterranean climate (cool and dry)
• Very aromatic
• Oil leaves antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant