Identify Global Spices and Herbs: Multiple Choice

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