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Saffron cultivation and usage reaches back more than 3,000 years and spans many cultures, continents, and civilizations. Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus.        It  has remained among the world's most costly substances throughout history. With its bitter taste, hay-like fragrance, and slight metallic notes, saffron has been used as a seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine. Saffron is native to Southwest Asia, but was first cultivated in Greece.

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The name Saffron comes from the Arabic word,” zafaran ” which  means yellow and it is the official color of Buddhist robes in India.

It is estimated that it takes some 14,000 stigmas to produce only one ounce of saffron threads. The labor-intensive process makes the cost of these bright red threads upwards of $50 per quarter-ounce.

Spain, India, and Iran are primary producers of commercial saffron.

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Potassium
Vitamin C
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Vitamin A

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It contains high amounts of vitamin C, which acts as a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce your risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and other conditions caused by oxidative stress.

Saffron is a source of magnesium, which acts as a cofactor in  enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body. Saffron is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, iron and potassium.

There are 4 main bioactive components in saffron: crocin, crocetin, safranal and picrocrocin. These compounds give saffron its characteristic flavor and fragrance They are also responsible for the spice's pharmacological effects. Crocin is found to relieve pain,  help protect against cancer, and is an antidepressant .

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https://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/11875-shrimp-and-orzo-risotto-with-saffron-and-lemon

https://www.cooksillustrated.com/videos/3027-spanish-braised-chicken-with-sherry-and-saffron-pollo-en-pepitoria

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Black pepper is native to present-day Kerala in South India, and extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. Vietnam is the world's largest producer and exporter of pepper, producing 34% of the world's crop, as of 2013.

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Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperacea, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which usually is dried and used as a spice or seasoning.

Accounting for about 20% of the monetary value of the world's spice trade, Black pepper is mainly produced in India, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Black pepper has been used for cooking for over 4,00 years.

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Copper
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
vitamin C
vitamin B2
vitamin B6

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The name derives from the Hebraic and Arabic term amomon, meaning fragrant spice plant. Cinnamon was discovered in 1518. Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their rituals.

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Cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum verum trees grown in Sri Lanka. The 2 most popular types of cinnamon are: Ceylon and Cassia. Cinnamon can potentially be deadly.

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Cinnamon contains 26.1 mg of calcium. It also has 0.21 mg of iron. Cinnamon also has vitamin A.

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Cinnamon is high in fiber and calcium which helps improve colon health.Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that aids in controlling blood sugar. Cinnamon also helps digestive issues.

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1. https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/easy-cinnamon-rolls-from-scratch/

2. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238979/apple-cinnamon-zucchini-muffins/

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basil is a excellent source for vitamins and minerals because it comes with vitamin k,vitamin c and it also has iron and manganese in it

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1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnynYDfKIYY

2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWSa25O6m0

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Originated in the levant region of eastern mediterrianian cumin has been in use as a spice for thousands of years these seeds excavated in syria were dated to the second millennium bc.

Cumin was also used heavily in ancient roman cuisine in india it was used for millena as a traditional ingredient

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The dried seed of the cumin plant make cumin seedsCumin makes up most of curry powder

Cumin seeds been in use since ancient times.cumin seeds have been in use since acient times the ancient egyptians used cumin seeds as a spice and as a preservative in mummification

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Tarragon has only been cultivated for about 600 years.

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Since the ancient times we have been using mustard seeds as a condiment and as a spice. The first earliest mention ever about the mustard was back in the 5th century which was before the Christ story which was in India about Gautama Buddha. Mustard seed is also well known in preparation of mustard when they grind the seeds with water or vinegar which creates a paste consistency which nowadays we use as a condiment on hot dogs, hamburgers, and on other dishes as well and we can also make mustard oil using the mustard seeds.

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Mustard seeds come from a mustard plant which has a hair pod that is filled with miniature creamy, black, white, and light brown seeds. Usually the seeds are about 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter. When the mustard seeds are ground it can be used as a spice to add flavor to a dish or even a meal. The spice mustard seed is mentioned several times throughout the bible as a symbol of faith.

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Mustard seeds contain vitamin A and C. Mustard seeds have many minerals in them. These minerals are iron, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and calcium.

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We use the seed and the oil of the seed to make medicine. Black mustard seed is used for causing vomiting, relieving water retention by increasing urine production and increasing appetite. Black mustard oil is also used for the common cold, painful joints, arthritis, and muscles.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1JqgA5Uhf4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM-UyvyVUck

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Cumin is a good source of magnesium,iron,calcium and phosphorous alsorich in vitamin e,a,c,k and b6 consuming about 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds

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Cumin helps with your digestive system and reducing food borne infections and it also helps with weight loss and improving blood sugar control and cholesterol

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Cumin Seeds : Substitutes, Ingredients, Equivalents ...

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the history of this herb is interesting to me because it can be used for cooking,health issues and it originated from egypt and has became a valuable herb in the world you can also put it on pizza but this herb is also put in ice cream Basil is annual plant

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interesting facts about basil is that there is different flavors of basil like lemon,cinnamon and other kinds what's also interesting is that basil belongs to the mint family,it's such a refreshing herb

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some medicinal uses for basil is it can help a woman before and after her pregnancy how?it allows more blood circulation throughout the body,Also it also can help if certain parts of your body is in pain for example ya stomach,liver,and respiratory system because of the things thats in the herbs