Did You Know? 12 Fascinating Food Facts
1️⃣ Salt isn’t a spice or an herb—it’s a mineral sourced from the sea or rock formations.
2️⃣ While sugar is commonly used in cooking, salt also plays a crucial role in baking.
3️⃣ Herbs not only enhance flavors in cooking but have been used for centuries in natural medicine.
4️⃣ Crayfish isn’t classified as a spice, but it serves as a powerful seasoning in many dishes.
5️⃣ Though they may look similar, herbs and vegetable leaves are not the same.
6️⃣ Some spices are referred to as vegetables by chefs, but scientifically, all spices are actually fruits rather than vegetables.
7️⃣ Pepper and onion are among the most widely used spices in the world.
8️⃣ Toasting or blooming your spices before use enhances their flavor and aroma.
9️⃣ Black pepper holds the title as the most commonly used pepper worldwide.
🔟 Garlic, ginger, and turmeric, often called the “Three Pillar Spices,” are among the most nutritious and are the second most widely used spices globally.
1️⃣1️⃣ Curry powder is the most popular spice blend in the world.
1️⃣2️⃣ Alcohol isn’t just for baking cakes—it’s also a fantastic ingredient for adding depth of flavor and aroma to cooked dishes.
Which fact surprised you the most? Let me know! 🍽️✨
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