Which Spice Girl Are You?
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- 1.
Which of the following is the main ingredient in traditional pesto sauce?
- A.
Basil
- B.
Avocado
- C.
Oregano
- D.
Parsley
Correct Answer
A. Basil -
- 2.
Which of the following is the most expensive spice in the world?
- A.
Ginger
- B.
Turmeric
- C.
Cardamom
- D.
Saffron
Correct Answer
D. Saffron -
- 3.
What is the name of the spice that grows as a tall, tropical green grass with a lemony taste?
- A.
Ginger
- B.
Asafetida
- C.
Lemon Balm
- D.
Lemongrass
Correct Answer
D. Lemongrass -
- 4.
What purple-flowered spice is often used in making soaps and potpourri?
- A.
Saffron
- B.
Lavender
- C.
Poppy Seeds
- D.
Nutmeg
Correct Answer
B. Lavender -
- 5.
What spice grows feathery leaves and is used for pickling?
- A.
Cumin
- B.
Sage
- C.
Dill
- D.
Cinnamon
Correct Answer
C. Dill -
- 6.
Which spice is not generally used in Indian cooking?
- A.
Turmeric
- B.
Garam Masala
- C.
Cardamom
- D.
Tarragon
Correct Answer
D. Tarragon -
- 7.
What cooking herb comes in lemon, woolly and silver varieties?
- A.
Oregano
- B.
Basil
- C.
Thyme
- D.
Rosemary
Correct Answer
C. Thyme -
- 8.
Which of these spices is made from the leaf of a plant?
- A.
Coriander
- B.
Cloves
- C.
Parsley
- D.
Cinnamon
Correct Answer
C. Parsley -
- 9.
Coriander and what other spice come from the same plant?
- A.
Lavender
- B.
Rosemary
- C.
Parsley
- D.
Cilantro
Correct Answer
D. Cilantro -
- 10.
What does the Scoville Scale measure?
- A.
The Hotness Of Chilies
- B.
Exactly An Ounce Of Saffron
- C.
The Amount Of Oil In Several Spices
- D.
The Length Of Vanilla Beans
Correct Answer
A. The Hotness Of Chilies -
- 11.
What spice is made from the seeds of the plant whose leaves are called cilantro?
- A.
Coriander
- B.
Dill
- C.
Caraway
- D.
Nutmeg
Correct Answer
A. Coriander -
- 12.
What spice needs 75,000 blossoms to make one pound of spice?
- A.
Nigella
- B.
Poppy Seed
- C.
Saffron
- D.
Mace
Correct Answer
C. Saffron -
- 13.
What spice, also called laurel, was used for head wreaths in ancient Rome?
- A.
Bay Leaves
- B.
Fenugreek
- C.
Mint
- D.
Lemon Balm
Correct Answer
A. Bay Leaves -
- 14.
Which flower yields the spice saffron?
- A.
Crocus
- B.
Dandelion
- C.
Orchid
- D.
Tulip
Correct Answer
A. Crocus -
- 15.
Which ancient civilization used food spices for embalming from as early as 3000 B.C.?
- A.
Egypt
- B.
Greece
- C.
China
- D.
Mesopotamia
Correct Answer
A. Egypt -
- 16.
Which single spice combines the tastes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, juniper and pepper?
- A.
Allspice
- B.
Garam Masala
- C.
Star Anise
- D.
Mace
Correct Answer
A. Allspice -
- 17.
Which spice is derived from the purple crocus flower?
- A.
Lavender
- B.
Clove
- C.
Turmeric
- D.
Saffron
Correct Answer
D. Saffron -
- 18.
What are common ingredients of five-spice powder?
- A.
Cumin, Paprika, Curry
- B.
Sugar, Cumin, Turmeric
- C.
Pepper, Anise, Ginger
- D.
Salt, Paprika, Nutmeg
Correct Answer
C. Pepper, Anise, Ginger -
- 19.
Of the following, which are distinctly Mediterranean spices?
- A.
Fennel, Star Anise And Peppercorns
- B.
Cumin, Turmeric And Cinnamon
- C.
Purslane, Chaya And Cilantro
- D.
Spearmint, Sumac And Aleppo Pepper
Correct Answer
D. Spearmint, Sumac And Aleppo Pepper -
- 20.
The bark of the cassia tree is often used to produce a lesser grade of what spice?
- A.
Nutmeg
- B.
Frankincense
- C.
Cardamom
- D.
Cinnamon
Correct Answer
D. Cinnamon -
- 21.
What is the basic difference between spices and herbs?
- A.
Spices Are Sweet
- B.
Herbs Are Annual Plants
- C.
Herbs Are Just Leaves And Stems
- D.
Spices Bloom Only At Night
Correct Answer
C. Herbs Are Just Leaves And Stems -
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