Common Herbs and Spices

Description: Test your knowledge of common herbs and spices used in cooking.
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Which herb is commonly used in Italian cuisine and has a pungent, slightly bitter flavor?

  1. Basil

  2. Oregano

  3. Thyme

  4. Rosemary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basil is a popular herb in Italian cooking, known for its distinct, slightly bitter flavor and aromatic scent.

What is the scientific name for the herb commonly known as cilantro?

  1. Coriandrum sativum

  2. Petroselinum crispum

  3. Mentha spicata

  4. Thymus vulgaris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for cilantro is Coriandrum sativum.

Which spice is made from the dried bark of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine?

  1. Cinnamon

  2. Cumin

  3. Cardamom

  4. Turmeric


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cinnamon is a spice made from the dried bark of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.

What is the main ingredient in paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine?

  1. Dried red peppers

  2. Dried green peppers

  3. Dried yellow peppers

  4. Dried orange peppers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paprika is made from dried red peppers and is commonly used in Hungarian cuisine.

Which herb is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine and has a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor?

  1. Fennel

  2. Dill

  3. Tarragon

  4. Parsley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fennel is a herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine and has a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor.

What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as nutmeg?

  1. Myristica fragrans

  2. Piper nigrum

  3. Syzygium aromaticum

  4. Cinnamomum verum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for nutmeg is Myristica fragrans.

Which spice is made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?

  1. Cumin

  2. Chili powder

  3. Paprika

  4. Cayenne pepper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a spice made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

What is the main ingredient in saffron, the most expensive spice in the world?

  1. Stigmas of the saffron crocus flower

  2. Petals of the saffron crocus flower

  3. Stamens of the saffron crocus flower

  4. Leaves of the saffron crocus flower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saffron is made from the stigmas of the saffron crocus flower and is the most expensive spice in the world.

Which herb is commonly used in Asian cuisine and has a slightly bitter, peppery flavor?

  1. Cilantro

  2. Parsley

  3. Mint

  4. Basil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cilantro is a herb commonly used in Asian cuisine and has a slightly bitter, peppery flavor.

What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as black pepper?

  1. Piper nigrum

  2. Capsicum annuum

  3. Zingiber officinale

  4. Allium sativum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for black pepper is Piper nigrum.

Which spice is made from the dried fruit of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine?

  1. Cardamom

  2. Cumin

  3. Turmeric

  4. Fennel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cardamom is a spice made from the dried fruit of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.

What is the main ingredient in turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine?

  1. Root of the turmeric plant

  2. Leaves of the turmeric plant

  3. Flowers of the turmeric plant

  4. Seeds of the turmeric plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turmeric is made from the root of the turmeric plant and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Which herb is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine and has a slightly minty, licorice-like flavor?

  1. Mint

  2. Tarragon

  3. Dill

  4. Parsley


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tarragon is a herb commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine and has a slightly minty, licorice-like flavor.

What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as ginger?

  1. Zingiber officinale

  2. Allium sativum

  3. Capsicum annuum

  4. Piper nigrum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for ginger is Zingiber officinale.

Which spice is made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine?

  1. Cumin

  2. Cardamom

  3. Turmeric

  4. Fennel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cumin is a spice made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.

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