Question: The spice called mace comes from the mace tree.: Answer: Mace comes from the nutmeg tree. It is the ground seedpod.

Question: Spices are mostly found in the Arctic regions of the world.: Answer: Spices are the dried parts of various plants that are found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. The Spice Islands, for example, lie on the Equator.

Question: Spices are used only in foods.: Answer: Spices are widely used in foods. However, the essential oils of spices are also used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, and toothpastes.

Question: Cinnamon comes from tuberous plants.: Answer: Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of a tree that is native to Sri Lanka. It is extensively grown on that island, as well as in China and India.

Question: Ginger grows on vines.: Answer: Ginger is a spice that comes from the root of the ginger plant, a kind of herb.

Question: Saffron comes from a kind of tree grown in North America.: Answer: Saffron is a spice made from the stamen of the crocus flower, which is native to southwestern Asia.

Question: Cloves come from trees.: Answer: Cloves are the small, reddish brown flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree believed to be native to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia.

Question: Spices come from different plant parts.: Answer: Spices come from the seeds, fruits, or barks of plants. The fragrant oils in these plants cause the spices to have flavor.

Spice and herb. Herbs. Spices. Food. Baskets of herbs and spices on display at a market stall, France.

Spices: Fact or Fiction?

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