Identify Global Spices and Herbs

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• 01·Often called 'red gold', what is the most expensive spice in the world by weight, derived from the stigma of a crocus flower?
• 02·Which spice is primarily responsible for the vibrant yellow color of many curry powders and mustards?
• 03·The spice cinnamon is harvested from what part of the Cinnamomum tree?
• 04·What is the active chemical compound in chili peppers that produces the sensation of heat or spiciness?
• 05·In many parts of the world, including the UK, the leaves of the cilantro plant are known by what other name?
• 06·Which star-shaped spice, native to Vietnam and China, has a strong flavor profile similar to licorice?
• 07·The primary botanical flavoring in most traditional gins comes from which spice?
• 08·Which spice is the reddish, lacy covering (known as an aril) that surrounds the nutmeg seed?
• 09·Along with pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, what fresh herb is the main ingredient in traditional Italian pesto?
• 10·The spice cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of which type of tree?
• 11·Which spice, native to the Caribbean, gets its name from its aroma, which is said to resemble a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves?
• 12·The spice vanilla is derived from the fruit of a specific type of what flowering plant?