Assignment Questions Part #1
True or False - Salt is from a plant
False - Salt is not grown from a plant
What comes from the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds, or stems of plants/trees?
Spices
Where did Vanilla originate from?
Mexico
Where does paprika originate from?
Mexico
What part of Ginger do we eat?
The stem
How long do herbs stay fresh in the fridge?
5 days
What makes a well balanced meal?
Variation is KEY
What part of the plant does Cinnamon come from?
The bark
What part of Anise do we eat?
Stem and leaves
Where should you store dried herbs and spices?
a cool, dark place (need both for answer)
Where is sweet located on the tongue?
The front (maybe ⅓) of the tongue
What was the first herb to be cultivated?
Garlic
What are other uses of Nutmeg?
Boosts immune system, banish acne, soothe sore throat, relaxing.
(Don't have to name all, one is okay for answer)
If you have one teaspoon of dried herbs, how much would you need of fresh herbs in a recipe?
1 tsp. of dried is equivalent to 1 tbsp. of fresh
What is Amylose?
Enzyme in saliva that breaks down starch into sugar.
What spice includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger?
Pumpkin Spice
Name 3 of the 5 places CLOVES are grown
India, Jamaica, West Indies, Brazil, Sumatra
When do you add STRONG FLAVORED herbs to a recipe? (at the end or beginning)
Beginning - need time to slowly release flavor
What are the FIVE tastes?
Texture, Aroma, Color, Temperature, and Physical Irritation
What can symbolize luck and faith?
Mustard seeds