HERBS AND SPICES AND THEIR USES

What are herbs and spices?

Herbs and spices are widely used around the globe.
They are used as a way to enhance the taste of food,
as a preservative or for medicinal purposes. Spices

 such as saffron, which is derived  from the flower of
the Crocus sativus, adds aroma and color to foods
such as rice. 

Special medicinal value

           It is suggested that cinnamon lowers blood sugar, as well
           as blood pressure. Ginger is known to help in digestion.
It is also known to have antioxidant properties.

Spices such as fennel, chili, whole or black

  pepper may be used in salamis, cheeses and
sausages.

Spices are used to enhance the taste of food like salamis and sausages.