Spices

Author
FAO - AGS
Language
English
Document Type
Instructional Manual
Publisher
FAO
Pages
4
Commodities
spices, spice, paste
Year
2007
The spices are a complex variety of aromatic products that enhance the unknown aspects of the ingredients. The term “spice” appeared in Europe and it designates several products from vegetable origin (flower, fruit, seed, peel, stem, root) with accentuated aroma and/or flavor. Besides being used in cookery for seasoning and food conservation, the spices can be included into composition of the oils, cosmetics, incenses, and medicines. Two important spices are the black pepper and the curcuma.