Common Herbs and Spices
Test your knowledge of common herbs and spices used in cooking.
Questions
Which herb is commonly used in Italian cuisine and has a pungent, slightly bitter flavor?
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Rosemary
What is the scientific name for the herb commonly known as cilantro?
- Coriandrum sativum
- Petroselinum crispum
- Mentha spicata
- Thymus vulgaris
Which spice is made from the dried bark of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine?
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Cardamom
- Turmeric
What is the main ingredient in paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine?
- Dried red peppers
- Dried green peppers
- Dried yellow peppers
- Dried orange peppers
Which herb is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine and has a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor?
- Fennel
- Dill
- Tarragon
- Parsley
What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as nutmeg?
- Myristica fragrans
- Piper nigrum
- Syzygium aromaticum
- Cinnamomum verum
Which spice is made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
What is the main ingredient in saffron, the most expensive spice in the world?
- Stigmas of the saffron crocus flower
- Petals of the saffron crocus flower
- Stamens of the saffron crocus flower
- Leaves of the saffron crocus flower
Which herb is commonly used in Asian cuisine and has a slightly bitter, peppery flavor?
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Mint
- Basil
What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as black pepper?
- Piper nigrum
- Capsicum annuum
- Zingiber officinale
- Allium sativum
Which spice is made from the dried fruit of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Indian cuisine?
- Cardamom
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Fennel
What is the main ingredient in turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine?
- Root of the turmeric plant
- Leaves of the turmeric plant
- Flowers of the turmeric plant
- Seeds of the turmeric plant
Which herb is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine and has a slightly minty, licorice-like flavor?
- Mint
- Tarragon
- Dill
- Parsley
What is the scientific name for the spice commonly known as ginger?
- Zingiber officinale
- Allium sativum
- Capsicum annuum
- Piper nigrum
Which spice is made from the dried seeds of a tropical tree and is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine?
- Cumin
- Cardamom
- Turmeric
- Fennel