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Can You Ace This Zesty Spice Quiz?

We all have spices in our kitchens, but how much do we know about them? Play this quiz and find out.
Sreedevi Nair

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A dash of spice is all it takes to dramatically alter a savory dish or dessert. Not only do these powerhouses of flavor and aroma add richness to dishes, they are also known for their medicinal properties. Find out more about spices with this fun quiz.
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TURMERIC
Turmeric is known as the Indian saffron because it imparts a distinct yellow hue to food when mixed in it. India considers turmeric the holy grail of spice because of its powerful medicinal properties.
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CLOVES
This flower-bud-like spice is extensively used as a flavoring agent in dishes but is also known for its medicinal and anesthetic properties. It consists of eugenol which helps reduce inflammation and pain in the tooth. Chewing a clove is also great for digestion.
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BLACK PEPPER
As a symbol of opulence, black pepper had once been called 'black gold.’ Back in the days when black pepper was one of the costliest spices to acquire, Empires demanded it as ransoms and countries fought for dominance over pepper spice trade routes.

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SAFFRON
Iranian saffron is known for its quality-conscious harvesting methods, making it the world's most expensive spice. Iran produces 90% of the world's finest saffron.
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POPPY SEEDS
Poppy seeds, also known as khus khus, are a staple spice in many cuisines. However, they are banned in the UAE. Poppy seeds are illegal in Dubai, and if caught one may be jailed or deported.
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CAROLINA REAPER
Currently ranked the hottest pepper in the world with a Scoville scale of over 2.2 million, Carolina Reaper is the meanest pepper in the world. When eaten raw, the burning sensation in the mouth lasts up to 20 to 30 minutes! 
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MACE
Mace and nutmeg both come from the same tree. Mace is the outer coating on the seed that is removed after the fruit has ripened and dried separately from the nutmeg tree. Even though nutmeg and mace have similar flavors, mace is milder and sweeter.
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CINNAMON
Around the world, cinnamon is commonly used to poach fruits, mix in cake batters, and sprinkle on coffee. This woody bark spice lends superb flavors to desserts and hot beverages. Just a whiff while cooking is enough to get you salivating.
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WUXIANG BLEND
The Wuxiang spice blend is a compound of five main spices - star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cassia, and Sichuan pepper. Also known as five spice, this Chinese spice blend is extensively used in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine.
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VANILLA
Vanilla is an all-time favorite flavoring and aroma enhancer for beverages and desserts. Traditionally, this aromatic type of spice is harvested from vanilla orchid seed pods, its seeds are scraped, then processed into essences, or used directly in cooking.

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