ALL THINGS FOOD - PART 8
Food flavors from bland to spicy Flavoring food can make it really special. 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. F ennel, chili, whole or black pepper may be used in salamis, cheeses and sausages. We can go on and on, about spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cloves and more. Soy flavor is commonly used in Asian cooking. It is prepared from soybeans and includes a combination of flavors. Salty, fermented , slightly bitter and mildly sweet. Fish, meats and vegetables are flavored with soy sauces of different types. Curry powder which involves a variety of spices such as coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili, fenugreek and cloves. Curry powder may be mild to spicy and is used to enhance the f...