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Plants Spice Things Up!

Plants Spice Things Up!. What is a spice? . A vegetable production, fragrant or aromatic to the smell and pungent to the taste. Used in cookery; derived from parts other than stems and leaves. Seeds, roots, fruits, bark, flowers…. World Production of Common Spices. Top Producers:

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Plants Spice Things Up!

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  1. Plants Spice Things Up!

  2. What is a spice? Avegetable production, fragrant or aromatic to the smell and pungent to the taste. Used in cookery; derived from parts other than stems and leaves. Seeds, roots, fruits, bark, flowers….

  3. World Production of Common Spices Top Producers: 1. Pepper 156 million pounds 2. Chili pepper 88 million pounds 3. Cinnamon 28 million pounds 4. Cloves 28 million pounds

  4. Your Mission • Examine spices at stations around room. • By sight and/or smell, determine which spice it is…from word bank. • Record names of spices on the line. • Good luck!

  5. Number 1 • Caraway • Seed

  6. Number 2 Poppy Seed

  7. Number 3 • Laurel (Bay) • Leaves from a tree….

  8. Number 4 • Clove • Dried Flower Bud

  9. Number 5 • Cinnamon • Ground Bark

  10. Number 6 • Dill • Seed • Leaves are also used as an herb!!

  11. Number 7 • Anise • Seed

  12. Number 8 Allspice Fruit

  13. Number 9 • Sesame • Seed

  14. Number 10 • Nutmeg • Seed/pit

  15. Number 11 • Vanilla • Seed Pod

  16. Number 12 • Red Pepper • Dried Fruit

  17. Number 13 • Paprika • Dried Fruit (ground)

  18. Number 14 • Mustard • Seed (ground)

  19. Number 15 • Pepper • Dried Fruit

  20. Number 16 • Celery • Seed

  21. Number 17 Curry Powder: The plant often sold as the curry plant is called Helichrysum, but it is not the source of curry powder. Curry powder is a mixture of several different spices, including cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper and others.

  22. TIME TO CHOOSE!!!!! • Pick a spice that interests you (or that you like to eat!!). • Raise your hand and Mrs. Hadley will call on you, first come first served. • Complete research and cooking. DUE 2/25/14 TUESDAY!!!!!!

  23. HERBS: SHARE AND EAT! • What spice did you choose? • Which plant parts are involved? • What food did you bring? • What is the country of production? • Name an interesting fact about it!

  24. Herb/Spice Planting Choices Parsley Catnip Chives Dill Oregano Cilantro Basil

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