Spices

Spices have been used in cooking since before the birth of Christ.

The first evidence of spices is from 5000BC. Aromatically scented herbal products have been used since ancient times to flavour foods and for preparing incenses and perfumes.

Spices can be loosely categorised into three groups:

1. Herbs: Sage and Rosemary

2. Aromatic Seeds: Aniseed or Caraway

3. Spices: Pepper and Nutmeg

5000BC

First evidence of spices being used

1200

Guild of Pepper established in London

1AD

Extravagant use of spices in Ancient Rome

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Spices

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Its Origins

The Uses of Spice

The Spice Trade

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