January 27, 2023
Allspice # Illustration of Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Allspice (Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr.) is a culinary spice from the Myrtaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of S. Mexico to C. America; Caribbean.2 It is used for its unripe fruit and leaf, primarily for pickles, wines, desserts, liquors. Its aroma is described as pungent, mixed, spicy, with a heat index of 4.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian allspice فلفل إفرنجي 多香果 szegfűbors Overview # id allspice species name Pimenta dioica (L.
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January 27, 2023
Anise # Illustration of Pimpinella anisum L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) is a culinary spice from the Apiaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of nan.2 It is used for its fruit and oil, primarily for pastries, candies, liquors. Its aroma is described as licorice-like, sweet, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian anise أنيسون 茴芹 ánizs Overview # id anise species name Pimpinella anisum L.
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January 27, 2023
Asafoetida # Illustration of Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Asafoetida (Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Apiaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Iran; W. and C. Asia.2 It is used for its gum-resin (latex), primarily for curries; expectorant. Its aroma is described as pungent, rotten, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian asafoetida حلتیت 阿魏 ördöggyökér Overview # id asafoetida species name Ferula foetida (Bunge) Regel family Apiaceae part used gum-resin (latex) macroarea Asia region of origin Iran; W.
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January 27, 2023
Caraway # Illustration of Carum carvi L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Caraway (Carum carvi L.) is a culinary spice from the Apiaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Mediterranean; Eurasia.2 It is used for its fruit, primarily for breads, sausages, cheese; carminative. Its aroma is described as warm, sweet, anise-like, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian caraway كراويا 葛縷子 fűszerkömény Overview # id caraway species name Carum carvi L.
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January 27, 2023
Cardamom # Illustration of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) is a culinary spice from the Zingiberaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of India.2 It is used for its fruit (seed pods, capsules), primarily for desserts, coffees, curries. Its aroma is described as pungent, eucalyptus-like, with a heat index of 2.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian cardamom هال 豆蔻 kardamom Overview # id cardamom species name Elettaria cardamomum (L.
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January 27, 2023
Cassia # Illustration of Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J.Presl. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J.Presl.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Lauraceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of nan.2 It is used for its bark and fruit, primarily for flavor; diarrhea. Its aroma is described as pungent, cinnamon-like, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian cassia سليخة 肉桂 kasszia(fahéj) Overview # id cassia species name Cinnamomum cassia (L.
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January 27, 2023
Chile # Illustration of Capsicum annuum L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Chile (Capsicum annuum L.) is a culinary spice from the Solanaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Central America.2 It is used for its fruit, primarily for flavors; analgesic. Its aroma is described as pungent, fiery, with a heat index of 4-10.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian chile فلفل حار 辣椒 paprika Overview # id chile species name Capsicum annuum L.
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January 27, 2023
Cinnamon # Illustration of Cinnamomum verum J.Presl. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J.Presl.) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Lauraceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Sri Lanka; SW. India.2 It is used for its bark and leaf, primarily for flavor; anti-microbial. Its aroma is described as sweet, fragrant, pungent, with a heat index of 3.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian cinnamon قرفة 錫蘭肉桂 fahéj Overview # id cinnamon species name Cinnamomum verum J.
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January 27, 2023
Clove # Illustration of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. \& L.M.Perry from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry) is a culinary and medicinal spice from the Myrtaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Moluccas (Indonesia).2 It is used for its flower buds, primarily for meats, sauces; anesthetic. Its aroma is described as sweet, pungent, astringent, with a heat index of 5.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian clove قرنفل 丁香 szegfűszeg Overview # id clove species name Syzygium aromaticum (L.
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January 27, 2023
Coriander # Illustration of Coriandrum sativum L. from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887) Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is a culinary spice and herb from the Apiaceae family,1 originating in the region(s) of Mediterranean; W. Asia; India; SW As.2 It is used for its fruit and leaf, primarily for curries; anti-microbial. Its aroma is described as warm, aromatic, sweet, with a heat index of 1.3
English Arabic Chinese Hungarian coriander كزبرة 芫荽 koriander Overview # id coriander species name Coriandrum sativum L.
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