Spices and Plants
Spices and Plants: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Garam Masala Powder, Spice Producing Plants, Uses of Black Pepper, Uses of Turmeric, and Economic Importance of Spices.
Important Questions on Spices and Plants
List the spices that are used in the Garam masala powder.
Garlic contains a compound called _____ (Alicin/Curcumin).
The _____ of garlic plant is used as garlic in cooking.
A compound, called _____ is found in turmeric.
Cloves are the aromatic flower _____.
Seeds of greater cardamom alleviates _____.
| Plant part | Name of spices |
| Bark of tree | Nutmeg |
| Buds | Clove |
| Floral parts | Saffron |
The above-given match of plant part and name of spices is correct.
Piperine is responsible for the hot taste of black pepper.
Name of plants which give us spices.
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the leaves of a tree.
The plant which is used as a source of spice as well as dye is
_____ is the antibacterial component found in garlic. (Allicin/Curcumin)
Garam masala is an aromatic mixture of ground spices used in cooking.
_____ is the key active ingredient in turmeric.
_____ is responsible for the hot taste of black pepper.
_____ are used to enhance the taste of food and also used as a preservative. (Herbs/Spices)
Paul has defined spice as ‘Dry and hard plant materials which possess essential oil and are used in powder form.’
Spices have a very high calorific value.
Write a short essay on spices.
