Condiment and seasoning are used in cooking to enhance the natural flavor of food. They include spices, herbs, salt, and food additives.
Herbs:Are the leaves of plant example are garlic, thyme, mint, parsley.
Spices:Are derived from the roots, fruits, flower seed and the bark of plant example are ginger, pepper.
Classification of herbs & spices
Herbs and spices are classified into two main groups
1. Natural
2. Artificial
Natural herbs and spices
Natural herbs and spices are used directly as derive from the plant without subjecting them to any industrial processing
Example of nature herbs
1. African lemon grass
2. Bitter leaf
3. Tea bush (Efinrin In Yoruba)
Example of nature Spices
1. African nutmeg
2. African black pepper
3. Locust beans
4. Ferment locust
5. Onions
6. Ginger
7. Mustard seed
8. Red pepper
Artificial Herbs and Spices
Artificial herbs and spices are produced industrially after some processing. Example of artificial herbs and spices
1. Curry powder
2. Thyme
3. Seasoning
4. Vinegar
Uses of herbs and spices
1. To improves the flavor, taste, texture and appearance of food.
2. To tenderizer food.
For garnishing
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